Josephine Baker Signed Casino De Paris 1931 Program by Zig Louis Gaudin Original
Josephine Baker Signed Casino De Paris 1931 Program by Zig Louis Gaudin Original
SOLD $375.00 Sold: Mar 16, 2025 on eBayOriginal Listing Description
Josephine Baker Signed Casino De Paris 1931 Program by Zig (Louis Gaudin)The Casino de Paris, where in 1930 Josephine debuted what was perhaps her most successful show to date, entitled “Paris qui Remue” (Paris that Stirs). It featured a live cheetah named Chiquita and saw Baker debut her hit song “J’ai deux amours”.The stage was appropriately set for what was arguably the most important performance run of her career – Paris Qui Remue at the Casino de Paris. The show opened on September 26, 1930. Baker performed what would become her signature song, “J’ai Deux Amours,” for the first time. And she became irrevocably identified as an animal lover when made a house pet of a stage prop, Chiquita the cheetah.The vintage poster was created in 1930 by Zig (Louis Gaudin). The lithograph was recreated using the same hand pulled process on a vintage press in 1999.Signing his work as “Zig,” Louis Gaudin is best known for his posters for night life. He began his career in the United States, designing the costumes for Broadway musicals, he later was a frequent client of Parisian fashion boutiques. During the period 1926-1932, Zig created many posters and journal covers featuring Josephine Baker and Mistinguett for the Casino de Paris.Printer: Central Publicite, ParisVery good condition. Crease in center as shown in pics.SKU 5080
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Playbill collectors and appraisers.
Original Listing Description
Josephine Baker Signed Casino De Paris 1931 Program by Zig (Louis Gaudin)The Casino de Paris, where in 1930 Josephine debuted what was perhaps her most successful show to date, entitled “Paris qui Remue” (Paris that Stirs). It featured a live cheetah named Chiquita and saw Baker debut her hit song “J’ai deux amours”.The stage was appropriately set for what was arguably the most important performance run of her career – Paris Qui Remue at the Casino de Paris. The show opened on September 26, 1930. Baker performed what would become her signature song, “J’ai Deux Amours,” for the first time. And she became irrevocably identified as an animal lover when made a house pet of a stage prop, Chiquita the cheetah.The vintage poster was created in 1930 by Zig (Louis Gaudin). The lithograph was recreated using the same hand pulled process on a vintage press in 1999.Signing his work as “Zig,” Louis Gaudin is best known for his posters for night life. He began his career in the United States, designing the costumes for Broadway musicals, he later was a frequent client of Parisian fashion boutiques. During the period 1926-1932, Zig created many posters and journal covers featuring Josephine Baker and Mistinguett for the Casino de Paris.Printer: Central Publicite, ParisVery good condition. Crease in center as shown in pics.SKU 5080
Note: This item has been sold and is no longer available. This page serves as a historical price reference for Playbill collectors and appraisers.