Description
Presenting an exceptional authentic antique poster: an original 1897 stone-lithograph by the celebrated Belgian artist Armand Rassenfosse (1862–1934), advertising the Exposition d’Architecture & d’Art Décoratif (Exhibition of Architecture & Decorative Art) held in Brussels on Sunday, May 28th at the Salle de l’Émulation. This certified vintage poster features a striking Art Nouveau composition: an elegant classical female figure crowned with an ornamental headdress, rendered in bold black-and-white lithographic technique.
Armand Rassenfosse, a master of Belgian graphic design and a pioneering figure in the Art Nouveau movement, elevated the poster to fine art through his distinctive use of dramatic contrast and refined line work. His work remains among the most collected antique posters of the Belle Époque period, exemplifying the sophistication of late 19th-century European printmaking. This collectible poster demonstrates Rassenfosse’s mastery of stone-lithography and his ability to distill complex exhibition information into a visually commanding image.
Executed as an original stone-lithograph on fine vellum paper stock, printed in 1897 and catalogued as Les Maîtres de l’Affiche Plate 118 (No. 281 à 1050 sur papier velin). This certified poster is presented in excellent condition and has been professionally mounted in a 20″ × 16″ acid-free archival museum mat to ensure lasting preservation. As a member gallery of the IVPDA (International Vintage Poster Dealers Association), we certify the authenticity and provenance of every vintage poster and poster print we offer.
This antique poster for sale is one of the finest examples of Belgian graphic design from the 1890s, ideal for collectors of Art Nouveau, exhibition posters, and European printmaking history. The combination of historical significance, artistic achievement, and museum-quality presentation makes this a lasting investment for any serious poster collection. Posters for sale of this caliber from the Belle Époque are increasingly difficult to locate in original condition.
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