#87 • 1900 French Lithograph by Paul Berthon: "Les Boules de Neige" - Art Nouveau

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High bid $475.00

Status: Sold

This is a framed lithograph titled "Les Boules de Neige" or "Snowballs" in English. The artist, Paul Berthon (1872-1909), created the art in 1900. He was a disciple of Eugène Grasset as well as a friend and unabashed admirer. While he adopted all the principles that he learned from the master, he executed them with his own personal flair. Representations of pale pre-Raphaelite women in his signature palette of muted yellows, greens and browns, were characteristics of his work. Although he died very young, the relatively few lithographs he produced belong to the best of the French Art Nouveau movement. This piece is signed on the plate, lower right corner, and printed by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris. It is framed in a gilt wood frame with simple lines. Has "D" rings and a wire to hang by in back, and felt bumper pads. It has quite large margins. Very good condition - the art lies flat within the frame with no evidence of creases or tears. Professionally framed with UV resistant plexiglass. There is a small chip on the gilt frame at the top. Please see all photos for additional details. Frame dimensions: 28" wide x 22" tall.