Moulin Rouge (Paris Night Scene)
Limited edition print on heavy paper • Likely Guy Dessapt or an artist in the style of Michel Delacroix / Yamagata; features a pencil signature in the lower left corner and numbering in the upper left.
Style & Movement
Naïve Art / Neo-Naïve (Art Naïf); characterized by simplified perspective, vibrant colors, and whimsical, busy compositions.
Medium & Technique
Serigraph or lithograph with vibrant commercial inks; likely utilizes a flat-color graphic technique characteristic of decorative commercial art.
Creation Period
Late 20th to early 21st Century (circa 1990-2010)
Dimensions & Format
Estimated 24 x 30 inches; landscape orientation with wide white borders.
Subject Description
A bustling nocturnal depiction of the Place Blanche in Paris, featuring the iconic Moulin Rouge windmill, 'La Loco' club, and a large Coca-Cola neon sign. The streets are filled with vintage cars, dancers in white plumes, and numerous figures in a festive, idealized Parisian atmosphere.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good to Very Good; however, there is visible edge wear, slight waving of the paper, and a noticeable brown stain/foxing mark on the right white margin.
Estimated Market Value
$150 - $400 USD
Auction Estimate
$100 - $250 USD
Provenance History
Limited edition marked 624/1250. Characterized by high-volume commercial gallery distribution (e.g., Park West Gallery or similar cruise-ship/mall art entities).
Art Historical Significance
Representative of the 'Parisian Nostalgia' decorative market. While not a museum-tier piece, it reflects the enduring commercial appeal of idealized European cityscapes in the late 20th century.
Notable Features
Prominent use of American branding (Coca-Cola) within a French setting; pencil-signed by the artist and numbered as part of a large edition (1250).
Condition Issues
Notable foxing or liquid staining on the right-hand margin; minor handling creases and corner blunting; possible light fading if previously displayed in UV light.
Conservation Recommendations
Professional matting to hide the stained margin; use of acid-free backing and UV-protective glass to prevent further discoloration of the paper and fading of the pigments.