Primrose Print Appraisal

Alphonse Mucha's 'Primrose' and 'Feather' Art Nouveau Print

This item is a decorative art print featuring two of Alphonse Mucha's most iconic Art Nouveau lithographs, 'Primrose' and 'Feather', originally created in 1899. The print is presented on a vertical rectangular sheet of paper, protected within a clear plastic sleeve. The composition features two tall, slender panels side-by-side, each depicting a stylized, idealized woman in profile, surrounded by intricate floral and geometric patterns. The palette is characteristic of the period, utilizing muted earth tones, pale pastels, and golden ochre. The 'Primrose' panel on the left shows a woman holding a bouquet of flowers, while the 'Feather' panel on the right depicts a woman holding a large, stylized quill or feather. Both figures exhibit the 'Mucha' style with flowing drapery, elaborate hair ornamentation, and circular halos of decorative patterns behind their heads. The print quality suggests a modern reproduction rather than an original lithograph, as evidenced by the sharp, uniform coloration and the fine-print copyright information visible along the bottom edge, which appears to reference a contemporary graphics company. The condition appears excellent with no visible foxing, tearing, or light fading, largely due to its current storage in a protective sleeve. The paper appears to be a heavy-weight cardstock or high-quality art paper. This piece captures the essence of the Belle Époque era and Mucha's mastery of the 'Le Style Mucha' through organic lines and decorative harmony.