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STENBERG BROTHERS (Vladimir, 1899-1982; Georgi, 1900-
1933)
526. Negro Operetta. ca. 1926.
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Cond B+/Unobtrusive folds.
One of at least two posters the Stenberg brothers created for this all-Black
operetta, this one better utilizes photomontage than its counterpart, showcasing
the female lead in jazz age costume surrounded by two nearly identical
minstrel-type characters. The image reminds one of Paul Colin’s design for La
FRANCISCO TAMAGNO (1851-1933)
For another by Tamagno, see Lot 112.
527. Terrot / Dijon / Cycles Motocycles. ca. 1902.
38 1 �� x 53 5 �8 in./97 x 136.2 cm
Lithographie Parisienne, Paris
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The trademark of Tamagno’s Terrot advertising was the amount of attitude that
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in outpacing her competition – be it other riders, automobiles, or airplanes.
of the show itself. While Russia had been introduced to jazz in 1922, it wasn’t Here, a picture in blue, she has managed to leave winded behind her a host of
until 1926 – the year of this poster – that Black performers reached the massive fellow cyclists, one dabbing his exhausted forehead as he attempts to chase after
country, quickly developing a hot following in the major cities.
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came into its own with motorcycles as of 1901, remaining in business until the
Est: $15,000-$20,000.
1960s with one of the best makes in France.
Est: $1,500-$2,000.
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528. Terrot / Dijon / Cycles-Motocyclettes. 1902.
39 1 �2 x 55 1 �8�������������������
La Lithographie Parisienne, Paris
Cond A.
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Featuring the same blue-clad blonde as the previous image, this poster
focuses instead on Terrot’s latest model of motorcycle, the merry rider
smiling back at his exhausted competition.
Est: $2,000-$2,500.
529. Cachou Lajaunie. ca. 1900.
38 3 �� x 51 1 �� in./98.3 x 130.2 cm
Imp. B. Sirven, Toulouse-Paris
Cond A.
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“The pharmacist, Léon Lajaunie, set up his pharmacy in Toulouse. After
developing several invigorating elixirs, he turned to cachou, as an aromatic for
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Tamagno shows here, as in his other posters, great technical virtuosity, and
faultless artistic sense. A young woman, sporting a jaunty hat decorated with
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are obviously captivated by her. Each of the gentlemen represents a sample of
the professions where the Cachous were deemed particularly indispensable,
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Est: $1,700-$2,000.
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