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Estimate: $ 3,000 - $ 4,000
MONTE CARLO / TIR AUX PIGEONS. 1902. 491/4x351/4 inches. G. Ricordi, Milan. Condition B+: restored losses and repaired tears in margins, some affecting image; tape stains in margins. At the turn of the century Monaco was already considered to be the most elegant resort on the French Riviera, thanks in large part to the flair and dynamic presence of Mr. Blanc, the owner of the Casino and surrounding palaces. He understood the importance of advertising and commissioned the best artists of the day to help promote his properties. Mucha designed Monaco-Monte Carlo in 1897, as well as stock posters for his theatres, and Jules-Alexandre Grun and Hohenstein designed posters, each depicting the stylish and exotic activities that were available to wealthy patrons. Hohenstein's first effort was in 1900, promoting motorboat races. He followed that with this image touting the pigeon shooting tournaments in the region. The work is a soft-toned, elegant image showing an affluent couple surrounded by stylized, Art Nouveau motifs, including the unexpected depictions of the pigeons and ammunition. Maitres 1900 p. 124, Maifesti p. 62, Menegazzi p. 152.
