Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (French 1864-1901)

His (poster) masterpieces define the limits of poster style: where Cheret epitomizes a completely external, impersonal viewpoint, Lautrec is the embodiment of internal, personal vision with a point to make, not, to be sure, a moral judgment, but rather an amused, wry observation on the passing scene.

          

"Lautrec’s distinctive oeuvre is viewed as both the bridge between Post Impressionism and Art Nouveau aesthetics as well as painting and the graphic arts during the late 19th century. His lithographs, posters and advertisements, which promoted the bohemian entertainers of Montmartre, elevated popular print culture to the realm of fine art. The details of his life have captured the cultural memory: his physical handicap, his addictions and ribald participation in the bohemian lifestyle of the 1880s and 90s. More significant than these, Toulouse Lautrec depicted the melancholy, humor and humanity beneath the glamor, grit and pageantry of the dance halls he frequented. His flattened forms, severe angles, snipped compositions and acidic colors that bordered on abstraction contributed to the evolution of the Parisian avant-garde." (Sotheby's.com)

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  • La Revue Blanche

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    La Revue Blanche

    Original Full size First 1895 printing
    36 in x 50 1/2 in
    Original Lithograph in colors 
    Printed by Imprimerie Edward Ancourt, Paris, 1895 Backed...

    $18500.00
    $18500.00
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    Divan

  • Moulin Rouge - La Goulue

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Moulin Rouge - La Goulue

    PL. 122

    Original lithograph from "Les Maitres de L'Affiche" series. 
    Printed by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris, 1898. 

    Reference: Wittrock, P1B; Adriani,1; DFP-II, 822; Maitres, 122; Wagner,...

    $6500.00
    $6500.00
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  • Divan Japonais

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Divan Japonais

    PL. 2

    Original lithograph from "Les Maitres de L'Affiche" series.
    Printed by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris, 1896.
    From the deluxe printing of 100 on...

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    $3400.00
    Rare deluxe printing of 100 on Japon paper

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  • La Revue Blanche

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    La Revue Blanche

    PL. 82

    Original lithograph from "Les Maitres de L'Affiche" series. 
    Printed by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris, 1897.

    Reference: Wittrock, P16B; Adriani, 130-II; Driehaus, p. 117; PAI-LXXXIII,...

    $2600.00
    $2600.00
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  • Ambassadeurs/Aristide Bruant

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Ambassadeurs/Aristide ...

    PM.04

    Original lithograph from the "Das Moderne Plakat" series, View entire collection (50) 
    Printed by Verlag von Gerhard Kuhtmann, Dresden, 1897.
    Presented in 16 x 20 in....

    $2650.00
    $2650.00
    Reduced from $2895

  • Reine de Joie (Queen of Joy)

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Reine de Joie (Queen o...

    AL.RJ

    Original lithograph from "Les Affiches Illustrees" series, limited printing of 1025Printed by Imprimere Chaix, Paris, 1896.

    Reference: Wittrock P3; Adriani, 5; DFP-II, 823; Wagner,...

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    $850.00

  • Moulin Rouge - La Goulue

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Moulin Rouge - La Goulue

    AL.TL.2

    Condition A. Original lithograph from "Les Affiches Illustrees" series, limited printing of 1025. Printed by Imprimere Chaix, Paris, 1896.

    Presented in...

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    $1850.00
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  • Chaine Simpson

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Chaine Simpson

    PL. 238

    Original lithograph from "Les Maitres de L'Affiche" series. 
    Printed by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris, 1900.
    Presented in 16 x 20 in. acid free,...

    $1100.00
    $1100.00

  • Jane Avril

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Jane Avril

    AL.JA

    Original lithograph from "Les Affiches Illustrees" series, limited printing of 1025Printed by Imprimere Chaix, Paris, 1896.

    Reference: Wittrock, P6B; Adriani, 11-I; Wagner, 7; DFP-II,...

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    $850.00

  • Jane Avril

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Jane Avril

    PL. 110

    Original lithograph from "Les Maitres de L'Affiche" series. 
    Printed by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris, 1898.
    Presented in 16 x 20 in. acid free,...

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    $2950.00

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  • La Revue Blanche

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    La Revue Blanche

    PM.05

    Original lithograph from the "Das Moderne Plakat" series, View entire collection (50) 
    Printed by Verlag von Gerhard Kuhtmann, Dresden, 1897.
    From the rare Deluxe edition printed...

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    $1100.00
    Rare Deluxe edition of only 40 Copies

  • Jane Avril

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Jane Avril

    AL.4

    Condition A. Original lithograph from "Les Affiches Illustrees" series, limited printing of 1025. Printed by Imprimere Chaix, Paris, 1896.

    Presented in...

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    $1250.00
    Rare

  • Les Grands Concerts de l'Opera

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Les Grands Concerts de...

    LR 5

    Original page from the satirical weekly magazine "Le Rire"
    Printed in Paris 8/2/1896. 
    Presented in 16 x 20 in. acid free, archival...

    $450.00
    $450.00

  • Aux Folies-Bergere, Brothers Marco

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Aux Folies-Bergere, Br...

    LR 13

    Original page from 
    the satirical weekly magazine "Le Rire" 
    Printed in Paris 22/12/1895. 
    Presented in 16 x 20 in. acid free, archival museum...

    $250.00
    $250.00

  • Skating

    Toulouse-Lautrec, French (1864-1901)

    Skating

    LR 12

    Original page from the satirical weekly magazine "Le Rire" 
    Printed in Paris 11/1/1896. 
    Presented in 16 x 20 in. acid free, archival...

    $450.00
    $450.00