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Estimate: $ 2,000 - $ 3,000
JULES CHERET (1836-1932) ALCAZAR DE ETE / LIDIA. 1895. 48 5/8x34 3/8 inches. Chaix, Paris. Condition A-: creases in margins and image. Framed. In his memoirs, Paulus, one of the first big stars of the French café-concert scene, described Lily de Lidia as "snow and roses," a poetic compliment to her pale skin and pink complexion. He adds that she was the ideal performer to be hired "sans crainte de fatiguer les lorgnettes avides" (without worrying about tiring the peeping toms). In addition to her natural beauty, Lidia was alleged to have captivated crowds with her double-jointed act. However, early photo postcards depict her in various positions on a trapeze, indicating that her act was more athletic in nature. What is certain is that she inspired Cheret, who designed one of his most ravishing images for her. Brodio 174, Maindron 154, DFP-II 250, Maitres 25, Wine Spectator 13, Gold 171.
