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b. 1900 - d. 1928

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          • CHARLES GESMAR, Dancer with Golden Dress on a White Background
            Nov. 20, 2024

            CHARLES GESMAR, Dancer with Golden Dress on a White Background

            Est: $600 - $900

            CHARLES GESMAR 1900-1928 (French) Title: Dancer with Golden Dress on a White Background Technique: Original Gold paint, Gouache and Pencil on Canson & Montgolfier paper size: 52.5 x 35.5 cm / 20.6 x 13.9 in Additional Information: This work is Signed with the signature stamp of the artist "C. Gesmar" in the lower right corner. The work belonged to the estate of Jean-Marie Riviere, the legendary manager of Alcazar Nightclub. The reverse bears the collection stamp "Secession Jean-Marie Riviere". Provenance: The Estate of Jean Marie Riviere, the legendary manager of the Alcazar and Paradis Latin in Paris. Condition: Good condition, apart from surface dirt, minor stains, light creases. Some paper missing at the lower left corner. Three brown stains at the verso.

            Gilden's Art Gallery
          • CHARLES GESMAR, Lady in Golden Dress, ca. 1920's
            Nov. 20, 2024

            CHARLES GESMAR, Lady in Golden Dress, ca. 1920's

            Est: $600 - $800

            CHARLES GESMAR 1900-1928 (French) Title: Lady in Golden Dress, ca. 1920's Technique: Stamp Signed Gouache, Silver and Gold paint and Pencil on Paper size: 48 x32 cm / 18.9 x 12.6 in Additional Information: This gouache and pencil drawing is signed with the signature stamp of the artist "C. Gesmar" in the lower right corner. It comes from the estate of Jean-Marie Riviere, Legendary Manager of Alcazar Nightclub. The reverse bears the collection stamp "Secession Jean-Marie Riviere" Provenance: The Estate of Jean Marie Riviere, The Legendary Manager of the Alcazar and Paradis Latin in Paris. Condition: Very good condition, Slight discolouration of the paper at the margins. Light handling creases.

            Gilden's Art Gallery
          • Charles Gesmar, Mistinguett
            Nov. 12, 2024

            Charles Gesmar, Mistinguett

            Est: $2,400 - $3,000

            Charles Gesmar Mistinguett 1928 122.5 h x 44 w in (311 x 112 cm) In this spectacular two-sheet poster, Gesmar shows the two distinct stage personas affected by Mistinguett: the flamboyant showgirl and the Parisian street urchin. She was equally effective and popular in both guises. The poster is usually referred to as "Rags to Riches," and was the artist's last poster for Mistinguett. This is a two-sheet poster. H. Chachoin, Paris Literature: Gesmar, p. 177; Theaterplakate, p. 155; PAI- This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • Charles Gesmar, Spinelly
            Nov. 12, 2024

            Charles Gesmar, Spinelly

            Est: $4,000 - $5,000

            Charles Gesmar Spinelly 1922 62.75 h x 47.375 w in (159 x 120 cm) While Gesmar's career is most frequently associated with that of Mistinguett, his very first poster, at the age of 16, was for Spinelly. Born in 1890, she appeared in all the major music halls, eventually transferring over to radio and film by the 1930s. A similar portrait of the performer with a monkey was done by Irene Wells in 1925 for the publication Fantasio. While it is unclear what exactly the act entailed, some sources cite that she was accompanied by two monkeys named Augustus and Pepita. Imp. Devambez, Paris Literature: Gesmar, p. 83; PAI-LV, 310 This work will ship from Lambertville, New Jersey.

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • Charles Gesmar - Danseuse, 20s
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Charles Gesmar - Danseuse, 20s

            Est: €400 - €800

            pencil, watercolor and tempera on thin cardboard 30 x 40 cm Original drawing made by Gesmar during the 1920s for the costumes of a theatrical performance. Artwork published on page 108 of the volume "Non solo Erté: Costume design for the Paris Music Hall 1918 - 1940" by Angelo Luerti, published by Guido Tamoni Editore in 2006. Signed. LITERATURE Having passed away at just 28 years of age, Gesmar was one of the most creative and innovative music hall designers of the 20th century, who revolutionized the art of costume and poster art for theatre. With the astonishing and passionate use of colours, the capacity for synthesis combined with the graphic virtuosity of his creations, Gesmar developed a style that will forever be associated with the glories of the golden age of music hall. His graphic art influenced entire generations of artists.

            Finarte
          • Charles Gesmar - Danseuse, 20s
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Charles Gesmar - Danseuse, 20s

            Est: €400 - €800

            pencil, watercolor and tempera on thin cardboard 25,5 x 35 cm Original drawing made by Gesmar during the 1920s for the costumes of a theatrical performance. Artwork published on page 106 of the volume "Non solo Erté: Costume design for the Paris Music Hall 1918 - 1940" by Angelo Luerti, published by Guido Tamoni Editore in 2006. Signed. LITERATURE Having passed away at just 28 years of age, Gesmar was one of the most creative and innovative music hall designers of the 20th century, who revolutionized the art of costume and poster art for theatre. With the astonishing and passionate use of colours, the capacity for synthesis combined with the graphic virtuosity of his creations, Gesmar developed a style that will forever be associated with the glories of the golden age of music hall. His graphic art influenced entire generations of artists.

            Finarte
          • Charles Gesmar - Moulin Rouge, 20s
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Charles Gesmar - Moulin Rouge, 20s

            Est: €500 - €900

            pencil and tempera on thin cardboard 46,5 x 31 cm Original drawing made by Gesmar during the 1920s for the costumes of a theatrical performance. Artwork published on page 106 of the volume "Non solo Erté: Costume design for the Paris Music Hall 1918 - 1940" by Angelo Luerti, published by Guido Tamoni Editore in 2006. Vertical fold in the center. Signed. LITERATURE Having passed away at just 28 years of age, Gesmar was one of the most creative and innovative music hall designers of the 20th century, who revolutionized the art of costume and poster art for theatre. With the astonishing and passionate use of colours, the capacity for synthesis combined with the graphic virtuosity of his creations, Gesmar developed a style that will forever be associated with the glories of the golden age of music hall. His graphic art influenced entire generations of artists.

            Finarte
          • Charles Gesmar - Le Grand Mogol, 20s
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Charles Gesmar - Le Grand Mogol, 20s

            Est: €400 - €800

            pencil, watercolor and tempera on thin cardboard 32 x 49 cm Original drawing made by Gesmar during the 1920s for the costumes of a theatrical performance. Artwork published on page 108 of the volume "Non solo Erté: Costume design for the Paris Music Hall 1918 - 1940" by Angelo Luerti, published by Guido Tamoni Editore in 2006. Small tear on the left margin. Signed. LITERATURE Having passed away at just 28 years of age, Gesmar was one of the most creative and innovative music hall designers of the 20th century, who revolutionized the art of costume and poster art for theatre. With the astonishing and passionate use of colours, the capacity for synthesis combined with the graphic virtuosity of his creations, Gesmar developed a style that will forever be associated with the glories of the golden age of music hall. His graphic art influenced entire generations of artists.

            Finarte
          • Charles Gesmar - Mistinguett en tulle, 1921
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Charles Gesmar - Mistinguett en tulle, 1921

            Est: €450 - €800

            pencil, watercolor and tempera on thin cardboard 31,5 x 47 cm Original drawing made by Gesmar during the 1920s for the costumes of a theatrical performance. Artwork published on page 104 of the volume "Non solo Erté: Costume design for the Paris Music Hall 1918 - 1940" by Angelo Luerti, published by Guido Tamoni Editore in 2006. Creases, tears and posting holes in the margins. Signed and dated. LITERATURE Having passed away at just 28 years of age, Gesmar was one of the most creative and innovative music hall designers of the 20th century, who revolutionized the art of costume and poster art for theatre. With the astonishing and passionate use of colours, the capacity for synthesis combined with the graphic virtuosity of his creations, Gesmar developed a style that will forever be associated with the glories of the golden age of music hall. His graphic art influenced entire generations of artists.

            Finarte
          • Charles Gesmar - Danseuse, 1924
            Oct. 25, 2024

            Charles Gesmar - Danseuse, 1924

            Est: €450 - €800

            pencil, watercolor and tempera on thin cardboard 31 x 46,5 cm Original drawing made by Gesmar during the 1920s for the costumes of a theatrical performance. Artwork published on page 108 of the volume "Non solo Erté: Costume design for the Paris Music Hall 1918 - 1940" by Angelo Luerti, published by Guido Tamoni Editore in 2006. Slight creases on the edges and a small tear. Signed and dated. LITERATURE Having passed away at just 28 years of age, Gesmar was one of the most creative and innovative music hall designers of the 20th century, who revolutionized the art of costume and poster art for theatre. With the astonishing and passionate use of colours, the capacity for synthesis combined with the graphic virtuosity of his creations, Gesmar developed a style that will forever be associated with the glories of the golden age of music hall. His graphic art influenced entire generations of artists.

            Finarte
          • FRENCH DORIANE CABARET POSTER BY CHARLES GESMAR
            Sep. 28, 2024

            FRENCH DORIANE CABARET POSTER BY CHARLES GESMAR

            Est: $100 - $150

            A vintage French poster, Doriane Chanteuse, by Charles Gesmar, French, 1900 to 1928. Circa; 1920s. The French theatrical Cabaret poster features a woman performer in a yellow and pink feathered dress with beads on black background. Titled in the print upper to the center. Inscribed in the print, Imp Kaplan Paris, lower to the center. marked, Published and Distributed by Import Images, New York, lower left. Charles Geismar (born Geismar), simply known as Gesmar, was one of the greatest designers of costumes and posters during the golden age of the Paris music hall during the Jazz Age and was primarily renowned for his work for the great Parisian star Mistinguett.

            Antique Arena Inc
          • Original Vintage 1920s Gesmar Mistinguett Jewels Poster
            Sep. 21, 2024

            Original Vintage 1920s Gesmar Mistinguett Jewels Poster

            Est: $1,000 - $1,200

            Gesmar, Charles 1900 - 1928 Mistinguett Lithograph 1925 62.2 x 42.9 in. (158 x 109 cm) Printer: H. Chachoin, Paris Condition Details: (B+/B) was folded, on linen (old), small tears and losses in the margins and at the vertical fold, minor creasing in image#France #Theater

            PosterConnection Inc.
          • Charles Gesmar (1900-1928): Mistinguett - Rags to Riches
            Sep. 12, 2024

            Charles Gesmar (1900-1928): Mistinguett - Rags to Riches

            Est: $800 - $1,000

            Charles Gesmar (1900-1928): Mistinguett - Rags to Riches color lithograph poster; 1928; printed by H. Chacoin, Paris

            Abell Auction
          • Charles Gesmar,  Costume design; 
            Sep. 11, 2024

            Charles Gesmar,  Costume design; 

            Est: £600 - £800

            Charles Gesmar,  French 1900-1928 -  Costume design;  gouache, metallic paint and pencil on paper, signed lower right 'C. Gesmar', 30 x 21.6 cm: together with another double-sided gouache on paper by the same artist, of a similar subject and size (2)  Provenance:  The Estate of Jill and Michael Barrington 

            Roseberys
          • Charles Gesmar,  Costume design 'Lange'; 
            Sep. 11, 2024

            Charles Gesmar,  Costume design 'Lange'; 

            Est: £500 - £700

            Charles Gesmar,  French 1900-1928 -  Costume design 'Lange';  gouache, metallic paint and pencil on paper, signed lower right 'Gesmar', 46.6 x 27.6 cm  Provenance:  The Estate of Mistinguett (Jeanne Florentine Bourgeois 1873-1956) (according to the label attached to the reverse of the frame);  Charles Spencer Theatre Gallery, London (label attached to the reverse of the frame);  The Estate of Jill and Michael Barrington, purchased from the above  Note:  Mistinguett was a French singer and dancer and was at one time considered the highest paid female entertainer in the world. 

            Roseberys
          • CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "Mlle. Damia."
            Jun. 20, 2024

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "Mlle. Damia."

            Est: $3,000 - $4,000

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "Mlle. Damia." Study portrait of the French singer, Marie-Louise Damien, otherwise known as Damia. Gouache and pencil on paper. 14 x 11 inches. Inscribed "Mlle. Damia. Gesmar" on verso. Unfinished costume sketch on verso. DAMIA (Marie-Louise Damien, 1889-1978) was a singer in the French chanson réaliste tradition, which is to say that she sang about dark, earthbound, working-class subjects. The stars of that style, which had its beginnings before the first World War and lasted until after the second, were nearly all women, including Édith Piaf, the rough-and-tumble Fréhel, the ravaged Nitta-Jo, the disillusioned Lucienne Delyle, the flirtatious Mistinguett, the stentorian Suzy Solidor. Damia was called la tragédienne, and she embodied the role with her unflinching demeanor, her upward gaze, her invariable black sheath (an article of clothing she bequeathed to subsequent generations of torch singers), and her remarkable voice.

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "Le Mensonge."
            Jun. 20, 2024

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "Le Mensonge."

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "Le Mensonge." Fashion study illustration, 1927. Watercolor and graphite, heightened with silver, on paper. 25 x 33.5 cm 12 1/4 x 18 3/4 inches. Signed and dated "C. Gesmar - 27" in lower right image. Title from inscription. Inscribed on verso: "Mme. Aluie" and "Louise."

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "Etude de costume."
            Jun. 20, 2024

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "Etude de costume."

            Est: $600 - $800

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "Etude de costume." Fashion study illustration, circa 1920. Ink, gouache and watercolor on paper. 9 x 6 1/2 inches. Monogrammed "C.G." in pencil in bottom right image.

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Maud Loty.
            Jun. 20, 2024

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Maud Loty.

            Est: $600 - $800

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Maud Loty. Study portrait of the performer, circa 1910. Gouache over pencil on paper. 18 1/2 x 11 inches. Signed in pencil in lower right image. Maud Loty, a Bordeaux-born vaudeville comedienne nicknamed "La Maud," starred in numerous hit plays throughout the 1920s and '30s in France.

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Femme au cape argentée.
            Jun. 20, 2024

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Femme au cape argentée.

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Femme au cape argentée. Study illustration for costume, circa 1920. Ink, gouache, and watercolor over pencil on paper. 17 x 11 1/2 inches, taped to 21 3/4 x 15 1/2-inch mat. Signed "C. Gesmar" in lower left image.

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Costume with wings.
            Jun. 20, 2024

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Costume with wings.

            Est: $600 - $800

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Costume with wings. Costume with wings. Study for costume, circa 1920. Ink, gouache and watercolor on paper. 9 4/5 x 7 inches. Monogrammed "C.G." in pencil in lower right image.

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Chapeau aux poissons rouges.
            Jun. 20, 2024

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Chapeau aux poissons rouges.

            Est: $2,000 - $2,500

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Chapeau aux poissons rouges. Study for a hat with goldfish costume, circa 1920. Ink, gouache, and watercolor over pencil on paper. 18 x 12 1/2 inches, taped to 21 x 16 1/2-inch mat. Signed "Gesmar" on verso."

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Chapeau aux chats.
            Jun. 20, 2024

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Chapeau aux chats.

            Est: $2,500 - $3,000

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) Chapeau aux chats. Study for costume, circa 1920. Ink, gouache and pencil on paper. 17 3/4 x 11 1/2 inches, taped to 21 3/4 x 15 1/2-inch mat. Signed "Gesmar" on verso. Inscribed in pencil, "le faire un jeu plus grand Le chiens."

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "The Dolly Sisters en lila (in lilac)."
            Jun. 20, 2024

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "The Dolly Sisters en lila (in lilac)."

            Est: $1,500 - $2,000

            CHARLES-CARL GESMAR (1900-1928) "The Dolly Sisters en lila (in lilac)." Study for costume, circa 1920. Ink, gouache and watercolor on paper. 18 3/4 x 12 1/2 inches. Inscribed "Gesmar" on verso. The Dolly Sisters were Rosie and Jenny Dolly, identical twins who performed in vaudeville and theatre during the 1910s and 1920s.

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • CHARLES GESMAR (FRENCH, 1900-1928)
            Jun. 12, 2024

            CHARLES GESMAR (FRENCH, 1900-1928)

            Est: $200 - $300

            Bonjour Paris period lithographic program cover 12 - 1/2" x 9 - 5/8" sight size 24" x 20" framed floated on mat board, framed under glass Condition: Some toning on edges, but very good overall. Condition: Dimensions:

            Morphy Auctions
          • Work
            May. 16, 2024

            Work

            Est: ¥100,000 - ¥150,000

            each signed, each framed

            Mallet Auction
          • GEISMAR, Charles (French 1900—1928). Original costume design. 1920s. Watercolor and graphite on paper, signed lower right, 14 1/2" x 8 1/2" oval, 22" x 17" overall
            Feb. 20, 2024

            GEISMAR, Charles (French 1900—1928). Original costume design. 1920s. Watercolor and graphite on paper, signed lower right, 14 1/2" x 8 1/2" oval, 22" x 17" overall

            Est: $200 - $600

            GEISMAR, Charles (French 1900—1928). Original costume design. 1920s. Watercolor and graphite on paper, signed lower right, 14 1/2" x 8 1/2" oval, 22" x 17" overall. W/C on paper by Charles Geismar dated 1928. Despite his unique relationship with Mistinguett, Gesmar created costumes and poster designs for most of the stars of the Paris Music hall including Barbette, Maurice Chevalier, Dolly Sisters, Gilda Gray, Earl Leslie, Jane Marnac and Mitty and Tillio, to name but a few. Gesmar was born in Nancy in 1900 to a Jewish family. He attended the drawing School of Applied Arts of Auguste Vallin, and at the outbreak of the Great War, the Geismar(born name) family sought refuge in Paris. Here in early 1915, Charles met Mlle Andrée Spinelly, the famous actress-dancer who was enthusiastic about his work and asked him to design her costumes, previously created by the couturier Paul Poiret. Gesmar also designed for "L’Arciduc," a show at the Folies Bergere in October 1916 and provided illustrations for "La Baionette," "La Vie Parisienne," and "Fantasio" and "Le Rire." Charles Gesmar (born Geismar), simply known as Gesmar, was one of the greatest designers of costumes and posters during the golden age of the Paris music hall during the Jazz Age and was primarily renowned for his work for the great Parisian star Mistinguett. Although his tenure was short, his output was prolific and his creativity and talent unrivaled at the time.

            Bill Hood & Sons Arts & Antiques Auctions
          • Charles Gesmar H Chachoin Paris Mistinguett Poster
            Dec. 16, 2023

            Charles Gesmar H Chachoin Paris Mistinguett Poster

            Est: $50 - $15,000

            Charles Gesmar, Imprimerie H. Chachoin Paris, Mistinguett, Poster. Lower left corner - Success, lower right - H. Cachoin Imp Paris. Cut down at top. In antique oak frame. Poster measures 32 inches H x 24 W, frame measures 36 x 28 inches.

            Kavanagh Auctions
          • Charles Gesmar (French, 1900-1928) Mistinguett - Rags to Riches, 1922
            Dec. 14, 2023

            Charles Gesmar (French, 1900-1928) Mistinguett - Rags to Riches, 1922

            Est: $1,500 - $2,500

            Charles Gesmar (French, 1900-1928) Mistinguett - Rags to Riches, 1922 poster Image: 121 x 44 1/4 inches. Framed: 126 1/2 x 48 x 1 inches.

            Hindman
          • Mistinguett. 1925.
            Nov. 12, 2023

            Mistinguett. 1925.

            Est: $1,700 - $2,000

            ARTIST: CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928) SIZE: 45 1/2 x 61 5/8 in./116 x 157 cm PRINTER: Imp. H. Chachoin, Paris DESCRIPTION: This wry image of Mistinguett plays on her legendary performance style involving luxurious flirtation with the viewer. It's also a testament to the seamless collaboration between the showgirl and her costume-designer artist, the young prodigy Charles Gesmar, who designed thousands of costumes and 55 posters for her. Note the identical hue of coral upon wrist-bauble, nails, and lips; the lapis lazuli upon her finger, and in her eye shadow; the emerald upon her ring finger, and in her eyes; the black pearls and Mistinguett's mascara. Peek-a-boo, the colors say: I see you. (Art Deco; Music; Cabaret)

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • Leslie. 1924.
            Nov. 12, 2023

            Leslie. 1924.

            Est: $2,500 - $3,000

            ARTIST: CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928) SIZE: 46 1/2 x 62 3/8 in./118.2 x 158.4 cm PRINTER: Imp. H. Chachoin, Paris DESCRIPTION: Which sophisticated hoofer is able to leap a gaggle of chorus girls in a single bound? Leslie, that’s who! Much as we saw in another poster (see PAI-LV, 311), Gesmar makes it clear with panache to spare that Leslie was without a doubt a favorite with the ladies. (Art Deco; Cabaret)

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • Doriane Vintage Poster - Charles Gesmar
            Oct. 14, 2023

            Doriane Vintage Poster - Charles Gesmar

            Est: $2,000 - $3,000

            Doriane vintage poster with artwork by Charles Gesmar (French, 1900-1928). Gesmar dazzles us with the opulence of her costume and strandss of pearls, intrigues us with the mystery of her dark eyes and places her agains a black background as if she is in the spotlight. C.1926. Professionally conserved on linen, 47"x63"

            Freedom Auction Company
          • Mistinguett. 1928.
            Jul. 18, 2023

            Mistinguett. 1928.

            Est: $4,000 - $5,000

            ARTIST: CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928) SIZE: 44 1/2 x 123 1/8 in./113 x 312.5 cm PRINTER: H. Chachoin, Paris DESCRIPTION: In this spectacular two-sheet poster, Gesmar shows the two distinct stage personas affected by Mistinguett: the flamboyant showgirl and the Parisian street urchin. She was equally effective and popular in both guises. The poster is usually referred to as “Rags to Riches,” and was the artist’s last poster for Mistinguett. This is a two-sheet poster. (Art Deco; Cabaret)

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • Leslie. 1924.
            Jul. 18, 2023

            Leslie. 1924.

            Est: $5,000 - $6,000

            ARTIST: CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928) SIZE: 46 1/2 x 62 3/8 in./118.2 x 158.4 cm PRINTER: Imp. H. Chachoin, Paris DESCRIPTION: Which sophisticated hoofer is able to leap a gaggle of chorus girls in a single bound? Leslie, that’s who! Much as we saw in another poster (see PAI-LV, 311), Gesmar makes it clear with panache to spare that Leslie was without a doubt a favorite with the ladies. Rare! (Art Deco; Cabaret)

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • Charles Gesmar Mistinguett 1926 Moulin Rouge Poster
            Jun. 27, 2023

            Charles Gesmar Mistinguett 1926 Moulin Rouge Poster

            Est: $100 - $1,000

            DESCRIPTION: Antique Mistinguett Moulin Rouge lithograph in colors advertising poster by Charles Gesmar depicting the actress and singer Mistinguett holding a flower between her teeth. Backed by canvas. Mounted with tape at edges. CIRCA: 1926 ORIGIN: French DIMENSIONS: (Sight) H: 45.5" W: 28.5" (Frame) H: 55.25" W: 38.25" - CONDITION: Creased and separating at creases. Some tearing. See lot description for details on item condition. More detailed condition requests can be obtained upon sms or email.

            Akiba Galleries
          • Mistinguett. ca. 1924.
            Mar. 26, 2023

            Mistinguett. ca. 1924.

            Est: $2,000 - $2,500

            ARTIST: CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928) SIZE: 45 1/4 x 61 1/2 in./115 x 156.2 cm DESCRIPTION: Ooh, what is that you're smoking, Mistinguett? One of the rarest of Gesmar’s designs for the cabaret star, this image shows her flirtatiously smoking a pearl-encrusted pipe, glancing coyly—or is that wearily?—over her shoulder. She's shown in the "Bonjour Paris" revue of 1924-25. Gesmar also designed her costumes, beginning at the age of 16. (Art Deco; Cabaret)

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • GESMAR, Charles (1900—1928). Original costume design. 1920s...
            Mar. 16, 2023

            GESMAR, Charles (1900—1928). Original costume design. 1920s...

            Est: $300 - $500

            GESMAR, Charles (1900—1928). Original costume design. 1920s. Watercolor and graphite on paper, matted and framed, sight 15 x 10”. Horizontal folds through image. Gesmar produced a number of memorable posters for Paris music hall performers, creating Mistinguett’s best-known posters.

            Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
          • CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928). BAL DES PETITS LITS BLANCS A L'OPÉRA. 1928. 62½x45¼ inches, 159x115 cm. Francaises Reunies, Paris.
            Mar. 09, 2023

            CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928). BAL DES PETITS LITS BLANCS A L'OPÉRA. 1928. 62½x45¼ inches, 159x115 cm. Francaises Reunies, Paris.

            Est: $3,000 - $4,000

            CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928) BAL DES PETITS LITS BLANCS A L'OPÉRA. 1928. 62 1/2x45 1/4 inches, 159x115 cm. Francaises Reunies, Paris. Condition B / B+: replaced losses in margins and corners; repaired tears, one from top edge into central image; creases at edges and in image. The Bal des Petits Lits Blancs (Ball of the Little White Beds) was Paris' most important charity event to raise money for children's hospitals. Artists such as Cassandre, Jean Don, Georges Barbier and Francis Bernard also designed posters for this organization.

            Swann Auction Galleries
          • CHARLES GESMAR, MOULIN ROUGE MISTINGUETT, C. 1925
            Feb. 28, 2023

            CHARLES GESMAR, MOULIN ROUGE MISTINGUETT, C. 1925

            Est: $600 - $800

            Property from a Private Collection Hilton Head Island, SC Description: Charles Gesmar (1900-1928), Moulin Rouge Mistinguett Poster, c. 1925, signed in image upper left, printed by 'H. Chachoin Imp. Paris, 1926', unframed. Size of linen 51 in. x 34 3/4 in. Measurements: Height: of paper 47 in. x Width: 30 3/4 in. Condition: B/B+ restored condition, linen backed, vertical and horizontal central creases, multiple restored tears and small losses along edges and in corners, paper slightly rippled in some areas. Notice to bidders: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections, or the conditions of aging. Complete condition reports are available by request, no later than 24 hours prior to the live auction. All lots are offered and sold 'as is', and Everard Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated. We do not guarantee the condition of frames. By placing a bid, either in person, by phone, absentee or via the Internet, you signify that you agree to be bound by the conditions of sale. Everard Auctions does not provide any shipping or packing services. We recommend that all potential buyers obtain pack/ship estimates prior to bidding. Please contact us for a list of recommended shippers.

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          • CHARLES GESMAR GOUACHE FRENCH ART DECO COSTUME DESIGN 1920
            Nov. 17, 2022

            CHARLES GESMAR GOUACHE FRENCH ART DECO COSTUME DESIGN 1920

            Est: $600 - $900

            CHARLES GESMAR 1900-1928 (French) Title: Bird with Train / L'Oiseau avec Traine Technique: Original Silver paint, Gouache and Pencil on Canson & Montgolfier paper size: 32 x 49 cm / 12.5 x 19.2 in Additional Information: This work is Signed with the signature stamp of the artist "C. Gesmar" in the lower right corner. The work is titled in pencil at the back 'L'oiseau avec traine'. The work belonged to the estate of Jean-Marie Riviere, the legendary manager of Alcazar Nightclub. The reverse bears the collection stamp "Succession Jean-Marie Riviere". Provenance: The Estate of Jean Marie Riviere, the legendary manager of the Alcazar and Paradis Latin in Paris. Condition: Good condition, apart from foxing, minor ink stains, and light creases. Some strong discolouration due to a previous frame.

            Gilden's Art Gallery
          • CHARLES GESMAR GOUACHE FRENCH ART DECO 1920 COSTUME DESIGN
            Nov. 17, 2022

            CHARLES GESMAR GOUACHE FRENCH ART DECO 1920 COSTUME DESIGN

            Est: $600 - $900

            CHARLES GESMAR 1900-1928 (French) Title: Dancer with Golden Dress on a White Background Technique: Original Gold paint, Gouache and Pencil on Canson & Montgolfier paper size: 52.5 x 35.5 cm / 20.6 x 13.9 in Additional Information: This work is Signed with the signature stamp of the artist "C. Gesmar" in the lower right corner. The work belonged to the estate of Jean-Marie Riviere, the legendary manager of Alcazar Nightclub. The reverse bears the collection stamp "Secession Jean-Marie Riviere". Provenance: The Estate of Jean Marie Riviere, the legendary manager of the Alcazar and Paradis Latin in Paris. Condition: Good condition, apart from surface dirt, minor stains, light creases. Some paper missing at the lower left corner. Three brown stains at the verso.

            Gilden's Art Gallery
          • Simone Dulac. 1925.
            Nov. 13, 2022

            Simone Dulac. 1925.

            Est: $3,000 - $4,000

            ARTIST: CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928) SIZE: 48 x 63 in./122 x 160 cm PRINTER: Imp. H. Chachoin, Paris DESCRIPTION: Well there's a looker! Gesmar seems to have (artistically) cheated on Mistinguett by stepping out with Simone Dulac for a moment, bringing his characteristic lines, baubles, and adornments to fashion an image projecting flirtatiousness, eroticism, and a knowing wit. She's shown in the role of Micheline in the play Amours Délices in a somewhat idealized form. Other posters by Adrien Barrère, as well as contemporary photos, portray her much as she was: a comic character actress, rather than a showgirl starlet, with parts in the comedies Je Suis un Homme Perdu (I Am a Lost Man) and Le Loup Garou (The Werewolf). As such, this marvelously evocative lithograph is also quite rare. (Art Deco; Theatre)

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • Gigolette Revue.
            Nov. 13, 2022

            Gigolette Revue.

            Est: $1,700 - $2,000

            ARTIST: CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928) SIZE: 31 1/2 x 46 3/4 in./80 x 118.6 cm PRINTER: Central-Publicité, Paris DESCRIPTION: French singer Félix Mayol helped jump-start Damia’s career as a chanson réaliste. Here, she teams up with actor Aimé Simon-Girard for a performance at Mayol’s cabaret. Rare! (Art Deco; Cabaret)

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • Mistinguett : Maquette.
            Nov. 13, 2022

            Mistinguett : Maquette.

            Est: $2,500 - $3,000

            ARTIST: CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928) SIZE: 9 1/2 x 12 1/2 in./24 x 31.8 cm DESCRIPTION: Gesmar’s favorite subject is once again re-imagined—this time, she’s awash in a sea of top-hatted admirers. Gesmar also designed her costumes, and here he’s come up with a perfect Jazz Age get-up. (Art Deco; Cabaret)

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • Mistinguett. ca. 1924.
            Nov. 13, 2022

            Mistinguett. ca. 1924.

            Est: $3,000 - $4,000

            ARTIST: CHARLES GESMAR (1900-1928) SIZE: 45 1/4 x 61 1/2 in./115 x 156.2 cm DESCRIPTION: Ooh, what is that you're smoking, Mistinguett? One of the rarest of Gesmar’s designs for the cabaret star, this image shows her flirtatiously smoking a pearl-encrusted pipe, glancing coyly—or is that wearily?—over her shoulder. She's shown in the "Bonjour Paris" revue of 1924-25. Gesmar also designed her costumes, beginning at the age of 16. (Art Deco; Cabaret)

            Poster Auctions International Inc
          • Charles Gesmar, Monumental Mistinguett Poster
            Nov. 12, 2022

            Charles Gesmar, Monumental Mistinguett Poster

            Est: $1,500 - $2,500

            Charles Gesmar (French 1900-1928) Mistinguett, Rags to Riches, 1928, color lithograph printed by H. Chacoin, Paris, in water gilded frame. Dimensions: 123 x 44 in. sheet size approximate. Condition: Folded on the vertical with 7 horizontal folds, some losses to edges, creases and general wear. Not examined out of frame.

            Neue Auctions
          • Charles Gesmar, 1900-1928, well-known French artist
            Oct. 21, 2022

            Charles Gesmar, 1900-1928, well-known French artist

            Est: €150 - €300

            Charles Gesmar, 1900-1928, well-known French artist, especially fashion drawings of Art Deco in Paris, e.g. represented in the Revue du Casino, des Paris Saisons. Here: #'Quadriga- goddess of victory on the battle scales#' pencil drawing, right. Signed below, framed under glass, approx. 44x62 cm . German Description: Charles Gesmar, 1900-1928, bekannter französischer Bildender Künstler, speziell Modezeichnungen des Art deco in Paris, u.a. vertreten in der Revue du Casino, des Paris Saisons. Hier: 'Quadriga- Siegesgöttin auf dem Streitwaagen ' Bleistiftzeichnung, re. unten sign., unter Glas gerahmt, ca. 44x62 cm

            Henry's Auktionshaus
          • Charles Gesmar, 1900 Nancy-1929 Paris, well- known French
            Oct. 21, 2022

            Charles Gesmar, 1900 Nancy-1929 Paris, well- known French

            Est: €150 - €300

            Charles Gesmar, 1900 Nancy-1929 Paris, well- known French artist, especially fashion drawings Art Deco in Paris, e.g. represented in the Revue du Casino de Paris. Here: #'Armenie#', contemporary Parisian Art Deco women's fashion, watercolor pencil drawing, around 1920/25, left. signed and titled below,framed under glass, total approx. 56x49 cm . German Description: Charles Gesmar, 1900 Nancy-1929 Paris, bekannter französischer Bildender Künstler, speziell Modezeichnungen Art deco in Paris, u.a. vertreten in der Revue du Casino de Paris. Hier: 'Armenie', zeitgenössische Damenmode des Pariser Art deco, aquarellierte Bleistiftzeichnung, um 1920/25, li. unten sign., und betitelt, unter Glas gerahmt, gesamt ca. 56x49 cm

            Henry's Auktionshaus
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