Internet Auction 711
This item is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/12/2019
Artist: Georges Clairin ( French 1843-1919 )
Title: Portrait of Sarah Bernhardt
Medium: Offset Lithograph
Signature: Signed in the Plate
Size: Framed approximately 42 inches x 35 1/2 inches
Frame: Framed as shown - Frame has minor imperfections consistent with its age which is unknown.
Details: Georges Clairin is best remembered for his numerous portraits of Sarah Bernhardt, the most famous actress of the late 19th century. A close friend and confidant of the actress, Clairin completed both intimate views of Sarah at home and more official paintings of her playing specific roles. The present work depicts Bernhardt in the role of Mélisande in Edmond Rostand's Princesse Lointaine, first produced at the Theatre de la Renaissance in 1895.
Warranty: Item GUARANTEED to be as described
Auction Estimate: $400.00/$500.00
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