Mele. 1902.
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Mele. 1902.
One of the main selling points of the Mele department store was that the average woman could obtain high-fashion style for a relatively low dollar figure. Coined “bourgeois realism,” posters like this design by Cappiello showcase attainable glamour and elegance without making it seem pedestrian or cheap. Here in particular, Cappiello captures that moment of pure self-satisfaction as a woman finds the perfect dress to make her stand out in a crowd. This is a two-sheet poster.
Size: 59 x 80 5/8 in./149.8 x 204.8 cm
Condition: A-/ Slight tears in top text area.
Printer: Ricordi, Milano
Reference: Cappiello/Rennert, 26; Mele, Fig. 247; Ricordi, 23; Cappiello, 249; Wine Spectator, 306; PAI-LIX, 443
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Artist: Cappiello; Fashion
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Price: $5520 (starting bid + 20% buyer’s premium)
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212-787-4000 – Until July 29 only!
Mele. 1902.
One of the main selling points of the Mele department store was that the average woman could obtain high-fashion style for a relatively low dollar figure. Coined “bourgeois realism,” posters like this design by Cappiello showcase attainable glamour and elegance without making it seem pedestrian or cheap. Here in particular, Cappiello captures that moment of pure self-satisfaction as a woman finds the perfect dress to make her stand out in a crowd. This is a two-sheet poster.
Size: 59 x 80 5/8 in./149.8 x 204.8 cm
Condition: A-/ Slight tears in top text area.
Printer: Ricordi, Milano
Reference: Cappiello/Rennert, 26; Mele, Fig. 247; Ricordi, 23; Cappiello, 249; Wine Spectator, 306; PAI-LIX, 443
Key Words: Art Nouveau; Artist: Cappiello; Fashion
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