Rare Paris Haute Couture Album from the Liberation Era, c. 1 - Lot 693

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Rare Paris Haute Couture Album from the Liberation Era, c. 1 - Lot 693
Rare Paris Haute Couture Album from the Liberation Era, c. 1945—Illustrated by Pierre Pagès, Jean Hugo, and Ray Gid—Rochas, Ricci, Caron, Guerlain. An extremely rare and prestigious art and Parisian Haute Couture catalog-album, published in the aftermath of the Liberation (circa 1945–1946) to celebrate the revival of French luxury. A historical document of absolute elegance.This album brings together the biggest names in fashion and fine perfumery through exceptional graphic collaborations. A sumptuous official list of couturiers including Nina Ricci, Marcel Rochas, Maggy Rouff, Robert Piguet, Worth, Paquin, Marcelle Dormoy...Illustrations and Art Plates: Pierre Pagès: a superb gouache cover depicting an elegantly draped figure in front of the festooned Arc de Triomphe, as well as several magnificent stylized inset plates on colored backgrounds (Notre-Dame de Paris, Place Vendôme).Jean Hugo: A splendid floral page featuring butterflies, created for Guerlain. Raymond Gid (Ray. Gid): A very beautiful composition in a historical style for Parfums Caron (10 rue de la Paix). André Delfau (Delfau): Delicate, romantic watercolor for Parfums du Chevalier d’Orsay. Francis Bernard. Cartier: Prestigious advertising spread for the famous jeweler on Rue de la Paix (Paris–London–New York–Monte Carlo). Condition: Exceptional condition.
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