Study of a dress for Paul Poiret
Original watercolor drawing on paper,
initials stamp lower right, 32.5 x 25.2 cm
In 1910, Paul Poiret, seduced by Raoul Dufy’s creations, offered him the chance to create fabrics. Together they founded a fabric printing workshop, “La petite usine”, Dufy designed the patterns,
engraved the wood used for printing and sometimes printed himself. But it was in 1912, when he signed a collaboration contract with the Lyon silk factory Bianchini-Férier, that the artist fully
expressed his talent as a fabric designer and decorator.
Mrs. Fanny Guillon-Lafaille and Mr. David Guillon-Lafaille have confirmed the authenticity of this work.
The seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
About This Piece
Study of a dress for Paul Poiret
Original watercolor drawing on paper,
initials stamp lower right, 32.5 x 25.2 cm
In 1910, Paul Poiret, seduced by Raoul Dufy’s creations, offered him the chance to create fabrics. Together they founded a fabric printing workshop, “La petite usine”, Dufy designed the patterns,
engraved the wood used for printing and sometimes printed himself. But it was in 1912, when he signed a collaboration contract with the Lyon silk factory Bianchini-Férier, that the artist fully
expressed his talent as a fabric designer and decorator.
Mrs. Fanny Guillon-Lafaille and Mr. David Guillon-Lafaille have confirmed the authenticity of this work.
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| Production Period | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Identifying Marks | This piece is attributed to the above-mentioned designer/maker. It has no attribution mark |
| Style | Modernist |
| Detailed Condition | Very Good — This vintage/antique item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. |
| Product Code | KHH-2327107 |
| Materials | Watercolor |
| Color | Terracotta |
| Width | 26 cm 9.9 inch |
| Height | 33 cm 12.8 inch |


















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