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Estimate: $ 1,500 - $ 2,000
JULES CHÉRET (1836-1932) SAXOLÉINE. 1894. 48 7/8x34 5/8 inches, 124x88 cm. Chaix, Paris. Condition B+: repaired tears, creases and abrasions in margins and image; minor restored loss along upper edge; vertical and horizontal folds. At the end of the 19th century, many industrial tycoons were also patrons of the arts. Maurice Fenaille (1855-1937) was one such figure, whose parafin for gas lights (Saxoliene) and petrol for cars (Benzomoteur) were leading products. He was both a friend of Rodin and collector of his works, and gave very generously to the French government. He also had a close relationship with Chéret, who designed frescoes for him as well as posters to help sell his many products. Between 1891 and 1900 Chéret designed twenty images for Saxoleine. Broido 948, DFP II 249.
