Art Deco Mid-Mod Treasure Louis Icart, Coursings II Etching Colour Lithograph

Glamorous Art Deco Mirror-framed Louis Icart Art. Etching, drypoint and aquatint, printed with colours, with hand-colour, signed by Louis Icart in pen. This limited edition signed piece has numerous examples of trading at auction (specifically Christies in London). It has sold for well over $5,000 on numerous occasions. Dimensions: 35.25 Wide x 29.25 High (inches) This piece has an elaborate mirror and silver frame with an art deco etching pattern on the mirror. Very solid construction. Gorgeous. Absolute museum piece beautifully framed and mounted. The elegant mirrored frame alone is worth $750 Artist: LOUIS ICART (1(contact info removed)) Art Name: COURSING II, 1929 About Artist: Louis Icart. 1(contact info removed) was born in Toulouse, France. He began drawing at an early age. He was particularly interested in fashion, and became famous for his sketches almost immediately. He worked for major design studios at a time when fashion was undergoing a radical change-from the fussiness of the late nineteenth century to the simple, clingy lines of the early twentieth century. Louis Icart fought in World War I. He relied on his art to stem his anguish, sketching on every available surface. When he returned from the front he made prints from those drawings. The prints, most of which were aquatints and drypoints, showed great skill. Because they were much in demand, Icart frequently made two editions (one European, the other American) to satisfy his public. These prints are considered rare today, and when they are in mint condition they fetch high prices at auction. Louis Icart Coursing II etching epitomizes the depiction of women during the art deco period. He created in excess of 500 etchings. He did this using a combination techniques. These include etching, dry point, and hand coloring. The book “Buying Works by Icart.”characterizes these methods in detail. He is best know for his full sized etchings. However, he also illustrated erotic illustrated books. Similarly, he produced many beautiful pastel enhanced lithographs, menu covers, posters, postcards, advertising prints, and oils on canvas

Condition

Used (normal wear)

Features

Signed, Matted, Framed

Size

35” wide x 29.25” high

Originality

Limited edition print

Style

Art Deco

Medium

Lithograph