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Offered here is an incredibly scarce copy of Étalages 1939: Photographies et projets inédits d'étalages parisiens, published in Paris by Editions "Art & Architecture".
This legendary portfolio tracks avant-garde Parisian storefront design at the absolute pinnacle of the Art Deco and early Surrealist retail movement.
COLLATED SPECIFICATIONS:Color Plates: 22 breathtaking, vibrant hand-stenciled Pochoir plates featuring striking designs by noted period artists (including Maurice Droniou, Conrad D'Angelo, Maurice Roux, and Atelier Helu).
Black & White Plates: 27 crisp photolithographs capturing authentic commercial windows across Paris (including the iconic Galeries Lafayette and Louvre storefronts).
Total Count: 49 plates out of 50 (Missing exactly one black-and-white photolithograph; all 22 highly-coveted color pochoirs are safely present).
Inclusions: Includes the original 4-page French text introduction sheet and the authentic outer hard-board portfolio folder with ribbon closure.
CONDITION REPORT:The inner plates are in overall very good vintage condition with clean imagery, bold pochoir colors, and minor marginal handling wear. The outer portfolio cover shows heavy foxing, edge toning, spotting, and shelf wear consistent with 1930s porous French paper stock. Please inspect the high-resolution listing photos closely to confirm condition details before purchasing.
