George BARBIER (1882-1932), after - Lot 377

George BARBIER (1882-1932), after Lady with Panther Invitation card for the Cartier exhibition "Exposition d'une collection unique de perles et de bijoux de décadence antique, du 27 mai au 6 juin 1914 Chez Messieurs CARTIER, Rue de la Paix, 13". Engraving in black with gouache highlights, signed and dated in the plate. 19.4 x 15.5 cm, framed. In a handsome frame. In 1914, to illustrate an invitation to a jewelry exhibition, Louis Cartier commissioned George Barbier to paint "Dame à la panthère". The same year, the panther's coat made its first appearance at Cartier, translated into onyx and diamonds on a woman's wristwatch. From then on, the panther became the emblematic animal of the House of Cartier. (Source Cartier) Exhibitions : - "BIJOUX PARISIENS" from April 28 to July 21, 2013, The Dixon Gallery and Gardens, Memphis - USA. - Art Deco Jewellery: Charles Jacqueau, genius jewellery designer and the brilliant age of Boucheron, Lalique etc. "March 6, 2007 to April 15, 2007 at the National Museum of Western Art, Kyoto - Japan - Art Deco Jewellery: Charles Jacqueau, genius jewellery designer and the brilliant age of Boucheron, Lalique etc." from January 20, 2007 to February 25, 2007 at Umi-Mori Art Museum, Hiroshima - Japan - Art Deco Jewellery: Charles Jacqueau, genius jewellery designer and the brilliant age of Boucheron, Lalique etc.". "October 14, 2006 to January 14, 2007 at Teien Art Museum, Tokyo - Japan