FOLLIES BERGERE PLAQUE BY MAURICE PICAUD (PICO)

Type: Wall Plaque Era: 20th Century Origin: France Style: Art Deco Maker: Maurice Picaud Material: Gesso

Dimensions  H 26" x W 26" Condition Excellent

Description and Provenance This plaque is made of Gesso (plaster) and measures approx 26 inches square. It is made from a cast which was taken from the entrance porch of the Follies Bergere Building in Paris in 1926, which depicts the dancer Nickolska. The original is of concrete and was designed by Picaud. These plaques were made in a limited number for commemorative purposes and distributed as gifts to the members of Picos family, and apparently for sale to patrons of the theatre. The amount made is unknown to me. It is gilded in very high relief, and is mounted in a quality frame of oak which is very heavy. The condition is good with some minor ageing as one would expect. This is a very rare oportunity to own one of these stunning plaques.

Price $5,040        Quantity 1