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Album Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood Covers

Description: The album remains in excellent condition, with the covers vibrant and unfaded and the interior in great shape, minimal foxing, marks, or inscriptions. This is a rare and finely preserved piece, capturing the spirit and aesthetics of its era with remarkable quality.Comes with original slipcase thought this is split at the bottom and has general wear Album Lefèvre-Utile. *Les Contemporains Célèbres.* This exquisite album presents a striking tribute to notable figures of the fin-de-siècle era, blending fine portraiture, artistic design, and biographical insight. It features 28 portraits of famous contemporaries, each accompanied by facsimile inscriptions and autographs that bring a personal touch to each subject. The portraits are enhanced by intricate Art Nouveau decorations crafted by renowned artists J.-A. Habert-Dys, Manuel Orazi, and Alexis Fraikin, lending the album a sophisticated, period-authentic charm. Biographical text by Paul Acker provides context and stories about each figure, adding depth and historical perspective. Additionally, fourteen personalities are depicted through vibrant chromolithograph caricatures by celebrated artist Leonetto Cappiello, capturing their unique features with both humor and artistry. Other portrait illustrations by Hermann Vogel lend further visual richness to the album, making it a collector's gem of visual and historical appeal. The album is beautifully bound with a decorated veneered wood cover, featuring a distinctive inset medallion of Sarah Bernhardt—a tribute to the iconic actress—rendered in the style of Alphonse Mucha. Decorative endpapers, a gilt top edge, and untrimmed other edges speak to the attention to detail that elevates this work. The album remains in excellent condition, with the covers vibrant and unfaded and the interior in great shape, minimal foxing, marks, or inscriptions. This is a rare and finely preserved piece, capturing the spirit and aesthetics of its era with remarkable quality.Comes with original slipcase thought this is split at the bottom and has general wear We will be listing lots more rare and collectable books- especially focusing on music, the arts and culture of various languages.Make sure you add us to your favourite sellers as there will be some beautiful items being listed over the next few months. Want to sell your unwanted items?We buy for cash!Search for Retroelectro online-Free Parcelforce collection from your door- up to 30kg in weightWilling to travel nationally for larger collections We ALWAYS have an amazing selection of Model Kits, Lego sets, and tons of retro and vintage games and electronics. We usually ship next day, and you can be sure your purchase will be cleaned and packed very safely.We describe all items accurately and include photos (& Video on expensive items) which shows the item from all sides. Please read the listing description and look at the photos to satisfy yourself you're happy with the condition / colour / sizes etc. of the item BEFORE you buy it. International buyers- please note your item may be liable for customs charges when it arrives in your country. Unfortunately we have no control over this We always offer 30 day returns on all our items. Should you have a problem with anything you've bought please get in touch and we will do our best to help you. If the item you have bought has arrived damaged please open a return request with ebay where you can send it back free of charge for a full refund which includes any postage costs. Your custom helps support a small business and genuinely means a lot to us!Jay @Retroelectro

Price: 179.99 GBP

Location: Rhyl

End Time: 2025-01-04T17:42:46.000Z

Shipping Cost: 52.24 GBP

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Album Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood CoversAlbum Les Celebres Contemporains Lefevre Utile 1902 Art Nouveau Wood Covers

Item Specifics

Return postage will be paid by: Buyer

Returns Accepted: Returns Accepted

After receiving the item, your buyer should cancel the purchase within: 30 days

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Binding: Fine Binding

Non-Fiction Subject: The Arts

Language: French

Special Attributes: 1st Edition, Illustrated

Publisher: Octave Beauchamp

Original/Facsimile: Original

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