"Alfons Mucha The Primrose And The Feather "
ALFONS MUCHA rare pair of silk lithographs "La Primevère" & "La Plume". The two silk lithographs forming a pendant. "La Primevère" signed lower right and dated 99. "La Plume" signed and dated lower left 99. Both are in period frames in matt and shiny gilt wood with incised decoration for one of primrose florets, for the other of laurels and spheres. On the back Label on the back Dietrich & Cie framers Brussels (wear) H. 74.4 cm W. 30.2 cm. Height with frame: 109 cm frame width 45 cm The condition of the works: Primrose: small scratches on the shoulder. Feather: tiny pits and wear in the lower part. Bibliography: Jack Rennert and Aain Weill, "Mucha", Hjert, Upsala, Sweden 1984, No. 64, reproduced pp. 242-243. Provenance: Galerie 1884, Brussels, Rue Royale, 23a. Brussels Collection