REVILLON.
Revillon frères. 1907-1908.
Paris : Draeger frères, [1907]. - In-4 square, 286 x 267 : (2 ff. first blank), 20 plates. Marbled fawn basane, double framing of gilt roulettes on the boards, name of the sign and dates of the season gilt on the first board, smooth mute spine, covers preserved (contemporary binding).

This luxurious catalog features a title page and 20 numbered plates, each presenting a female model photographed by Reutlinger. They are accompanied in the margin by a small scene, the model's name and a representation of a furry animal.

The female models are theaterwomen, including Renée Desprez from the Théâtre des Capucines, Mlle de Pouzols and Jane Faber from the Théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin, Mlle Méryl from the Théâtre des Variétés, and Mlle Cassiny from the Théâtre du Gymnase, among others.

The cover is illustrated with a reproduction of a drawing by painter and illustrator François Thévenot (1856-1943) depicting an elegant woman in a fur hat and choker.

A precious copy from the publisher Draeger, with his bookplate.

Some minor rubbing, corners slightly dulled, foxing to white leaf.

Provenance:
Draeger, with bookplate.
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Lot no. 118

REVILLON. Revillon frères. 1907-1908. Paris : Draeger frères, [1907]. - In-4 square, 286 x 267 : (2 ff. first blank), 20 plates. Marbled fawn basane, double framing of gilt roulettes on the boards, name of the sign and dates of the season gilt on the first board, smooth mute spine, covers preserved (contemporary binding). This luxurious catalog features a title page and 20 numbered plates, each presenting a female model photographed by Reutlinger. They are accompanied in the margin by a small scene, the model's name and a representation of a furry animal. The female models are theaterwomen, including Renée Desprez from the Théâtre des Capucines, Mlle de Pouzols and Jane Faber from the Théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin, Mlle Méryl from the Théâtre des Variétés, and Mlle Cassiny from the Théâtre du Gymnase, among others. The cover is illustrated with a reproduction of a drawing by painter and illustrator François Thévenot (1856-1943) depicting an elegant woman in a fur hat and choker. A precious copy from the publisher Draeger, with his bookplate. Some minor rubbing, corners slightly dulled, foxing to white leaf. Provenance: Draeger, with bookplate.

Estimate
€300 - €400
Result
€315
Buyer's premium
26%
REVILLON. Revillon frères. 1907-1908. Paris : Draeger frères, [1907]. - In-4 square, 286 x 267 : (2 ff. first blank), 20 plates. Marbled fawn basane, double framing of gilt roulettes on the boards, name of the sign and dates of the season gilt on the first board, smooth mute spine, covers preserved (contemporary binding). This luxurious catalog features a title page and 20 numbered plates, each presenting a female model photographed by Reutlinger. They are accompanied in the margin by a small scene, the model's name and a representation of a furry animal. The female models are theaterwomen, including Renée Desprez from the Théâtre des Capucines, Mlle de Pouzols and Jane Faber from the Théâtre de la Porte-Saint-Martin, Mlle Méryl from the Théâtre des Variétés, and Mlle Cassiny from the Théâtre du Gymnase, among others. The cover is illustrated with a reproduction of a drawing by painter and illustrator François Thévenot (1856-1943) depicting an elegant woman in a fur hat and choker. A precious copy from the publisher Draeger, with his bookplate. Some minor rubbing, corners slightly dulled, foxing to white leaf. Provenance: Draeger, with bookplate.
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