Symphony in Black (after George Barbier or Erté style)
Print / Lithograph or Serigraph on paper • In the manner of George Barbier or Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), unsigned or signature obscured
Style & Movement
Art Deco / Pochoir fashion illustration revival style
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography or screenprint with clean graphic ink application on heavy wove paper
Creation Period
Late 20th century (circa 1970s-1990s decorative reproduction after 1914 Art Deco aesthetic)
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 24 x 24 inches (square format, framed under glass with wide white matting and metallic silver frame)
Subject Description
An elegant, highly stylized woman in a dramatic flowing black gown and elaborate feathered headdress, holding a chained greyhound dog, reflecting the sophisticated glamour of 1920s high fashion illustration
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Very Good. The print appears clean with vibrant contrast, flat against the backing, though obscured slightly by surface glare on the protective glass.
Estimated Market Value
100 - 250 USD
Auction Estimate
50 - 150 USD
Provenance History
Acquired through commercial decorative art markets or galleries specializing in Art Deco revival prints during the late 20th century
Art Historical Significance
Illustrates the enduring popularity and commercial reproduction of early 20th-century Art Deco fashion illustration aesthetics, specifically referencing iconic magazine covers and pochoir prints of the 1910s and 1920s
Notable Features
Features the classic Art Deco visual tropes of elongated human proportions, high-contrast monochrome palette, feathered textiles, and aristocratic greyhound imagery
Condition Issues
None readily apparent from visual inspection, though potential acid burn from non-archival matting over time should be monitored behind the frame
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading of the paper or inks; ensure acid-free backing and matting if re-framing