Spanish Flamenco Art Appraisal

Gran Festival de Cante y Baile Flamenco Poster

This item is a framed vintage-style poster advertising a 'Gran Festival de Cante y Baile' (Grand Festival of Song and Dance), likely a flamenco performance. The poster features a central illustration of a flamenco dancer in motion, her back to the viewer, with her head turned to the left and arms raised. She wears a voluminous, ruffled green dress that dominates the lower half of the illustration. The background depicts a courtyard or patio scene with potted plants and architectural elements, rendered in watercolor-like tones of muted greens, yellows, and browns, suggesting an outdoor or garden setting. The artist's style is illustrative and evocative of early to mid-20th-century Spanish festival posters. Beneath the illustration, bold capital letters spell out 'GRAN FESTIVAL DE CANTE Y BAILE', followed by smaller text. Farther down, sections list 'cantaores' (singers), 'bailaores' (dancers), and 'tocaores' (musicians), with names such as JUANITO JEREZ, ANTONIO RUBIO, AMPARITO RUIZ, HERMANOS RIOS, CHIQUITO TORO, LITA DELGADO, JUAN PALACIO, ELOY MAZOUR, and CRISTIAN ROJO. It also mentions 'Cuerpo de baile', 'Conjunto de guitarras', 'Dos orquestas', and lists dance styles like 'Fandangos, Sevillanas, Zambas, Seguidillas, Tarantas'. The tagline 'Fiesta hasta la madrugada' (Party until dawn) is at the bottom. The poster is encased in a simple, thin black frame, visible around its edges. The paper appears slightly aged with a yellowish tint, common for vintage prints. There are some reflections visible on the surface, indicating it's likely behind glass or acrylic. The overall condition appears good for display, with no obvious tears or significant damage visible, though minor edge wear or discoloration under the frame cannot be ruled out without closer inspection. The style points to a mid-20th century Spanish cultural event, possibly from the 1950s-1970s, as these types of posters were popular for advertising flamenco shows.