Manuel (1860) Orazi Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Manuel (1860) Orazi Art Value Price Guide

Nov. 28, 2024
Manuel Orazi (1860-1934) – Seven Original Preparatory Works for Engravings – Jewish Figures in Poland and Palestine Painted with Gouache on paper With captioned on verso.
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
Manuel Orazi (1860-1934) – Seven Original Preparatory Works for Engravings – Jewish Figures in Poland and Palestine Painted with Gouache on paper With captioned on verso. The engravings were published in the books "Un Royaume de Dieu" (God's Kingdom) and "L'an Prochain a Jerusalem" (Next Year in Jerusalem) by brothers Jérôme et Jean Tharaud (illustrated editions published by Plon, Paris, 1933) Seven sheets; approxemmatly 23X31 cm. Good overall condition. Framed. avrg size of the frames: 40X49 cm.
Gallery 74
Nov. 07, 2024
ORAZI, Manuel (1860 – 1934). Thais. 1894. Paris: Lemercier....
Est: $500 - $700
ORAZI, Manuel (1860 – 1934). Thais. 1894. Paris: Lemercier. Color stone lithograph with gilt embellishment, vertical format, advertising the opera by Massenet as if appearing on an ancient Egyptian papyrus scroll, with a trompe l’oeil effect mimicking “centuries” of degradation. 41 ½ x 15 ¼”. Linen backed. Few tiny pieces replaced in margins. A-.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Oct. 24, 2024
'L’ Atlantide' regia di Jacques Feyder - 'L’ Atlantide' directed by Jacques Feyder
Est: €250 - €300
MANUEL ORAZI 1860-1934 'L’ Atlantide' regia di Jacques Feyder 1921 Litografia a colori, Imp. Bauduin, Paris. Qualità: B. Telato. 160,00 x 240,00 cm - MANUEL ORAZI 1860-1934 'L’ Atlantide' directed by Jacques Feyder 1921 Color lithograph, Imp. Bauduin, Paris. Condition: B. Backed on linen. 62.99 x 94.49 in.
Aste Bolaffi
Jun. 04, 2024
Manuel Orazi (1860-1934) - Charles Davis éditeur d…
Est: €200 - €300
Manuel Orazi (1860-1934) - Charles Davis éditeur d'art, Rue Meyerberg Paris. Agent des Ateliers Modernes. Circa 1910. 34x65,5cm. Lithographie sur carton fort. Condition A- papier jauni, salissures. Rare affiche.
Limoges Encheres
May. 22, 2024
Manuel Orazi 1860-1934 The Hippodrome
Est: €300 - €600
Manuel Orazi 1860-1934 The Hippodrome Color lithograph 59.5x39.5 cm - with frame 62x42 cm
Casa d'aste ARCADIA
Mar. 03, 2024
Palais de la Danse. 1900.
Est: $5,000 - $6,000
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 23 5/8 x 63 1/8 in./60 x 160.2 cm PRINTER: Imp. Bourgerie, Paris DESCRIPTION: All of Orazi’s designs are a kaleidoscope of Art Nouveau expression, featuring swirling lines and an ethereal color palette. Here, he advertises the Palais de la Danse, a dance hall popular in Paris during the 1900 World’s Fair. Shown is Terpsichore, the Greek muse of dance, in an effortless arabesque as she pours a golden bubbly liquid into her chalice. (Art Nouveau; Expositions; Dance)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 03, 2024
Théâtre de Loïe Fuller. 1900.
Est: $20,000 - $25,000
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 25 1/8 x 79 3/8 in./63.9 x 201.6 cm PRINTER: Affiches Artistiques Orazi, Paris DESCRIPTION: Orazi created this Art Nouveau masterpiece to coincide with the 1900 Exposition Universelle. His vision of Loïe Fuller is as original as the performer herself: emerging from a hazy color field anticipating Rothko, she floats upward into erotic form, then bubbles with Japanese family crests—her hair floats as if a Mucha goddess underwater—and then breathes a bouquet of white roses into being. It's one of at least three color variants. Orazi's posters are as seldom-seen as they are magnificent: famous for his exquisite La Maison Moderne poster (see PAI-LXXXV, 400), Orazi also created the Calendrier Magique, an occult themed calendar limited to an auspicious 777 copies. Rare! (Art Nouveau; Expositions; Dance)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 15, 2023
After Manuel Orazi (1860-1934) 'L'HIPPODROME' poster, circa 1905
Est: £200 - £400
After Manuel Orazi (1860-1934) 'L'HIPPODROME' poster, circa 1905 Lithographic print in colours Marked 'SOCIETE D'IMPRESSIONS D'ART INDUSTRIEL / 11bis Rue de Navarre, Paris' 58cm x 39.5cm
Roseberys
Nov. 12, 2023
L’Hippodrome. 1905.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 15 1/2 x 23 1/4 in./39.4 x 59 cm PRINTER: Société d’Impressions d’Art Industriel, Paris DESCRIPTION: One of Orazi’s most exciting and intricate designs, this theatrical recreation of a Barbarian invasion barrels toward the viewer. The Byzantine style he uses on the pagan princess’s elaborate gown is reminiscent of his rendering of Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora (see PAI-XLII, 43). This is the smaller format version of the poster. (Art Nouveau; Animals)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 12, 2023
Thaïs. 1894.
Est: $1,000 - $1,200
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 15 x 41 1/2 in./38.2 x 105.4 cm PRINTER: Lemercier, Paris DESCRIPTION: Noted by Broido, this unique poster promoting Massenet’s opera has been created to resemble “a papyrus, torn, eaten away by the centuries. Orazi has created a poster that is the first to have such a curious form.” Such a different design is in perfect harmony with the opera’s plot, which takes place in Ancient Egypt during Byzantine rule. Drawn to the beautiful courtesan Thaïs, a Cenobite monk attempts to convert her from worshiping Venus to worshiping the Christian God. Ultimately, it is revealed that his interest in her is entirely rooted in lust, whereas her morals and sense of honor are far superior. (Art Nouveau; Opera)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 28, 2023
ORAZI, Manuel (1860-1934). L’Hippodrome. Paris: Societe d’I...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ORAZI, Manuel (1860–1934). L’HIPPODROME. Paris: Societe d’Impressions d’Art Industriel, 1905. Color lithograph poster advertising the theatrical venue on the Boulevard de Clichy. An equestrienne in a stunning Art Nouveau jade and gilt dress and headpiece charges at the viewer on a black stallion, with others on the track following behind. The smaller version of this poster. Matted, 22½ × 15¼" (sight). A few soiled spots, two tears visible, laid down. B. RARE. 100 Years of Circus Posters, 30.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Jul. 18, 2023
L’Hippodrome. 1905.
Est: $2,500 - $3,000
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 15 1/2 x 23 1/4 in./39.4 x 59 cm PRINTER: Société d’Impressions d’Art Industriel, Paris DESCRIPTION: One of Orazi’s most exciting and intricate designs, this theatrical recreation of a Barbarian invasion barrels toward the viewer. The Byzantine style he uses on the pagan princess’s elaborate gown is reminiscent of his rendering of Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora (see PAI-XLII, 43). This is the smaller format version of the poster. (Art Nouveau; Animals)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 26, 2023
Théâtre de Loïe Fuller. 1900.
Est: $25,000 - $30,000
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 25 1/8 x 79 3/8 in./63.9 x 201.6 cm PRINTER: Affiches Artistiques Orazi, Paris DESCRIPTION: Orazi created this Art Nouveau masterpiece to coincide with the 1900 Exposition Universelle. His vision of Loïe Fuller is as original as the performer herself: emerging from a hazy color field anticipating Rothko, upward into erotic form, then bubbling with Japanese family crests, with hair floating as if a Mucha goddess underwater, and breathing a bouquet of white roses into being. It's one of at least three color variants. Orazi's posters are as seldom-seen as they are magnificent: famous for his exquisite La Maison Moderne poster (see PAI-LXXXV, 400), Orazi also created the Calendrier Magique, an occult themed calendar limited to an auspicious 777 copies. Rare! (Art Nouveau; Dance; Expositions)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 18, 2023
FRENCH AFFICHE LA MAISON MODERNE BY MANUEL ORAZI
Est: $100 - $150
An Art Nouveau affiche by Manuel Orazi, 1860 to 1934, an Italian artist. The poster is an advertisement for Julius Meier-Graefes gallery La Maison Moderne. Dated 1900. The artwork depicts a profile portrait of a young woman against Art Nouveau pottery, glass, lamps and jewelry. Inscription in the upper right in French: La Maison Moderne, 2 Rue de la Paix, 82 Rue de Petits Champs, L Habitations, l Ameublement et la Parure au XX Siecle, The Modern House, Dwellings, Furniture and Adornment in the XX Century. Artists emblem in the lower left. J. Minot Paris hallmark on the right. White mat, wooden frame. Julius Meier-Graefe, 1867 to 1935, was a German art critic. Collectible Wall Art For Interior Design.
Antique Arena Inc
Mar. 09, 2023
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934). LIGUE VINICOLE DE FRANCE. Circa 1901. 39x54 inches, 99x137¼ cm. Charles Verneau, Paris.
Est: $8,000 - $12,000
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) LIGUE VINICOLE DE FRANCE. Circa 1901. 39x54 inches, 99x137 1/4 cm. Charles Verneau, Paris. Condition A-: minor restoration along horizontal fold. Years before modern medicine could actually confirm the claims, the French regarded wine as a drink that was almost healthy, unlike distilled spirits (especially absinthe), which were considered the enemy of the working class. Such positive public perception was brought about by lobbying organizations like La Ligue Vinicole, the French Wine Guild. To make their case, they even quote Frédéric Passy, the famed economist and winner of the 1901 Nobel Peace Prize, who encouraged the French to drink "natural, healthy wine." Orazi designed posters throughout the Art Nouveau era, all of which remain striking and flamboyant. Here, he created a symbolic image of the positive attributes of wine drinking, with a woman, dressed a l'antique, sensually crushing grapes in a bowl into which a little cupid dips his arrow. Wine Spectator 91.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 09, 2023
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934). THEODORA. 1884. 48x34 inches,122x86½ cm. Delanchy, Ancourt & Cie., Paris.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) THEODORA. 1884. 48x34 inches,122x86 1/2 cm. Delanchy, Ancourt & Cie., Paris. Condition B+: discoloration in top margin; vertical and horizontal folds. DFP-II 672, Reims 921, Abdy p. 131.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 03, 2022
FRENCH AFFICHE LA MAISON MODERNE BY MANUEL ORAZI
Est: $100 - $150
An Art Nouveau affiche by Manuel Orazi, 1860 to 1934, an Italian artist. The poster is an advertisement for Julius Meier-Graefes gallery La Maison Moderne. Dated 1900. The artwork depicts a profile portrait of a young woman against Art Nouveau pottery, glass, lamps and jewelry. Inscription in the upper right in French: La Maison Moderne, 2 Rue de la Paix, 82 Rue de Petits Champs, L Habitations, l Ameublement et la Parure au XX Siecle, The Modern House, Dwellings, Furniture and Adornment in the XX Century. Artists emblem in the lower left. J. Minot Paris hallmark on the right. White mat, wooden frame. Julius Meier-Graefe, 1867 to 1935, was a German art critic. Collectible Wall Art For Interior Design.
Antique Arena Inc
Aug. 20, 2022
ORAZI, Manuel (1860-1934). L’Hippodrome. 1905. Paris: Socie...
Est: $3,000 - $5,000
ORAZI, Manuel (1860-1934). L’Hippodrome. 1905. Paris: Societe d’Impressions d’Art Industriel. Color lithograph poster advertising the theatrical venue on the Boulevard de Clichy. An equestrienne in a stunning Art Nouveau jade and gilt dress and headpiece charges at the viewer on a black stallion, with others on the track following behind. This is the larger, almost billboard-size version printed on two sheets. Framed, with Plexiglas glazing, 92 x 61 ½” (sight). Slight wear along sheet breaks, folds, and in margins; scattered creases in image; red ink mildly toned, but still a strong image overall. B+. RARE. 100 Years of Circus Posters, 30.
Potter & Potter Auctions Inc.
Dec. 21, 2021
Manuel Orazi (1860-1934) – Seven Original Preparatory Works for Engravings – Jewish Figures in Poland and Palestine
Est: -
Manuel Orazi (1860-1934). Seven original preparatory works for engravings. Gouache on paper. Captioned on verso. The engravings were published in the books "Un Royaume de Dieu" (God's Kingdom) and "L'an Prochain a Jerusalem" (Next Year in Jerusalem) by brothers Jérôme et Jean Tharaud (illustrated editions published by Plon, Paris, 1933). "God's Kingdom" deals with the Jews of the East European Shtetls and "Next Year in Jerusalem" describes the state of the Jews in Palestine compared to its other national and religious groups, from a romantic perspective that glorifies the Jews' devotion to the old religion and promptly rejects the idea of a national renaissance and the chances of Zionism. Manuel Orazi (1860-1934), Illustrator and poster artist, born in Rome; his work is usually characterized by graceful art nouveau figures. These works differ greatly from his usual style, which emphasized the stylized, rounded contours of art nouveau and its tendency to draw inspiration from nature, choosing instead simple realism in the nostalgic spirit of the text. Seven sheets; approx. 23X31 cm. Good general condition. Framed. Most of the frames: 40X49 cm.
Kedem Public Auction House Ltd
Dec. 16, 2021
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) Art Nouveau Woman with Sunflower Headdress. * Art Nouveau Woman Holding Kettle. [POSTERS]
Est: $7,000 - $10,000
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) Art Nouveau Woman with Sunflower Headdress. * Art Nouveau Woman Holding Kettle. Together, original painting and original study for unidentified projects, likely unpublished. Mixed media, including watercolor, gouache, metallic paint, and pencil on paper. The first is 630x500 mm; 24 3/4x19 1/2 inches (sheet). Firmly adhered to linen board. Signed with Orazi's decorative sigil in lower left image; not dated, though his use of this signature places it between 1900 and 1905. The second is 625x370 mm; 24 1/2x18 1/2 inches (sheet). Adhered to thick paper mount. Unsigned; not dated. Each matted and with simple gold-painted wood frames, study is missing glass. Provenance: Gallery Sixtyeight Auctions; Private collection, Toronto. The figure in the first and more finished artwork resembles Princesse Lointaine, who was famously played by Sarah Bernhardt and whose elaborate tiara adorned with lilies was immortalized and widely reproduced in imagery by poster artist Alphonse Mucha. While the sunflowers pictured here negate the likelihood of the artwork being intended as an image of the Princesse Lointaine, it certainly contains tropes and decorative elements quintessential to Orazi's oeuvre and the Art Nouveau style as a whole, such as use of sinuous curves and the intricate headdress, which he gives careful attention, likely due to his background as a jewelry designer. Orazi's jewelry was displayed at Samuel Bing's famed Maison de l'Art Nouveau in 1896, and his designs were also sold at La Maison Moderne. Though it differs in the details and overall composition, the original study bears resemblance to Orazi's famous lithograph Femme aux Orchidées (Nymph with Orchids) in its rendering of a silhouette of a woman in profile with long tendrils of hair blowing in the wind. Born in Italy, Orazi primarily worked in Paris creating graphic art in the Art Nouveau style and illustrations for advertisements, posters, calendars, books, and newspapers. Such original studies by Orazi are uncommon on the market and highly desirable.
Swann Auction Galleries
Dec. 12, 2021
Thais French Opera Poster
Est: $200 - $400
French Poster, Thais Opera by Jules Massenet, poster designed by Manuel Orazi (1860-1934) for an 1894 production. This unique poster promoting Massenet's opera has been created to resemble "a papyrus, torn, eaten away by the centuries. Orazi has created a poster that is the first to have such a curious form." Such a different design is in perfect harmony with the opera's plot, which takes place in Ancient Egypt during Byzantine rule. Drawn to the beautiful courtesan Thais, a Cenobite monk attempts to convert her from worshiping Venus to worshiping the Christian God. Ultimately, it is revealed that his interest in her is entirely rooted in lust, whereas her morals and sense of honor are far superior. Overall size: 45 x 18 1/2 in. Sight size: 41 x 14 1/2 in.
Sarasota Estate Auction
Nov. 14, 2021
Palais de la Danse. 1900.
Est: $4,500 - $5,500
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 22 3/8 x 63 3/4 in./57 x 162 cm PRINTER: Imp. Bourgerie, Paris DESCRIPTION: All of Orazi’s designs are a kaleidoscope of Art Nouveau expression, featuring swirling lines and an ethereal color palette. Here, he advertises the Palais de la Danse, a dance hall popular in Paris during the 1900 World’s Fair. Shown is Terpsichore, the Greek muse of dance, in an effortless arabesque as she pours a golden bubbly liquid into her chalice. (Art Nouveau; Expositions; Dance)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Nov. 14, 2021
La Maison Moderne. 1900.
Est: $70,000 - $80,000
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 46 3/4 x 31 1/2 in./118.7 x 80 cm PRINTER: Imp. J. Minot, Paris DESCRIPTION: Julius Meier-Graefe’s La Maison Moderne opened in 1899 as a competitor of Bing’s Maison de l’Art Nouveau, both high-end art dealers focusing on the latest in new, modern art—which, at the time, included the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Felix Aubert, and Pierre Selmersheim. The Maison, however, had a generally younger clientele and was more at the forefront of the movement than Bing’s. Orazi, the master lithographer and designer featured at the gallery, created one of the most brilliant masterpieces of the era to promote the gallery. The model—dance celebrity Cléo de Mérode—sits in serene stillness, surrounded by all manner of delicate object d’art, from elaborate combs to fanciful lamps, curious statues to languid glassware. These are the works of Alexander Carpenter, Maurice Dufrène, Adrien Dalpayrat, Henry van de Velde, Gustave Gurschner, and Joseph Mendes da Costa. It’s a tour de force in graphic design! (Art Nouveau)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 18, 2021
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934). LA MAISON MODERNE. 1900. 32x46 inches, 82x118 cm. J. Minot, Paris.
Est: $40,000 - $60,000
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) LA MAISON MODERNE. 1900. 32 1/2x46 3/4 inches, 82 1/2x118 3/4 cm. J. Minot, Paris. Condition B+: losses, tears and creases at top and bottom margins; tape-repaired tear at right edge, slightly into image; hinged at top on verso with archival tape. Paper. Matted. Orazi was born in Rome, received his artistic training at the famed Italian printing house of Ricordi, and then moved to Paris where he achieved instant success by participating in the second exhibition at Siegfried Bing's gallery L'Art Nouveau, for which he designed Le Calendrier Fantastique. His work "explores and crosses the influences of Byzantium, Antiquity, symbolism and occultism" (Art Nouveau p. 121). Orazi went on to design this, one of his most famous posters for Bing's competitor, Julius Meyer-Graefe, who opened up La Maison Moderne in 1898. Meyer-Graefe had spent time with the avant-garde artistic community in Berlin (he had helped establish the influential magazine Pan) before he came to Paris and opened up his store dedicated to Art Nouveau finery of the day, including pottery, glass, lamps and jewelry. He employed top notch designers like Van de Velde to help him with his merchandise and called on some top poster designers, like Orazi and Maurice Biais, to create devise his advertising. This image highlights not only the extreme elegance of the women who frequented the store, but specifically draws attention to many of the fine items that were for sale, including the furniture, jewelry and bibelots. Bertrand Mothes, in his paper, "La Maison Moderne de Julius Meyer-Graefe" helps us identify these objects: "an inkwell bearing a bronze figure of Alexander Carpenter on a base designed by [Maurice] Dufrêne and made of flamed sandstone by Adrien Dalpayrat, an armchair by Van de Velde, a bronze lamp by Gustave Gurschner, a vase by Dufrêne and Dalpayrat and a monkey figurine by Joseph Mendes da Costa." Perhaps more importantly, Mothes identifies the glamourous and impeccably coiffed and outfitted patron as "the famous dancer Cléo de Mérode, who, like a muse, lends her image to the gallery" (http://hicsa.univ-paris1.fr/documents/file/4-Mothes-Maison%20moderne.pdf, p. 17). Note that Orazi also incorporates the store's stylized "MM" logo, designed by Georges Lemmen. In addition to this rare and important poster, Orazi himself designed some items to be sold in the store. DFP-II 676, Weill 51, Art Nouveau p. 121, Wagner 80, Abdy p. 162, Maitres 1900 p. 28.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 21, 2020
Thais. 1894.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 15 x 41 1/2 in./38 x 105.5 cm PRINTER: Imp. Lemercier, Paris DESCRIPTION: Noted by Broido, this unique poster promoting Massenets opera has been created to resemble a papyrus, torn, eaten away by the centuries. Orazi has created a poster that is the first to have such a curious form. Such a different design is in perfect harmony with the operas plot, which takes place in Ancient Egypt during Byzantine rule. Drawn to the beautiful courtesan Thais, a Cenobite monk attempts to convert her from worshiping Venus to worshiping the Christian God. Ultimately, it is revealed that his interest in her is entirely rooted in lust, whereas her morals and sense of honor are far superior. (Art Nouveau; Opera)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 23, 2020
Théâtre de Loïe Fuller. 1900.
Est: $20,000 - $25,000
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 25 1/4 x 79 1/4 in./64 x 201.3 cm PRINTER: Affiches Artistiques Orazi, Paris DESCRIPTION: Orazi created this Art Nouveau masterpiece to coincide with the 1900 Exposition Universelle. His vision of Loïe Fuller is as original as the performer herself: emerging from a hazy color field anticipating Rothko, upward into erotic form, then bubbling with Japanese family crests, with hair floating as if a Mucha goddess underwater, and breathing a bouquet of white roses into being. It's one of at least three color variants. Orazi's posters are as seldom-seen as they are magnificent: famous for his exquisite La Maison Moderne posters (see PAI-LXXIX, 421), Orazi also created the Calendrier Magique, an occult-themed calendar limited to an auspicious 777 copies. Rare! (Art Nouveau; Loïe Fuller; Dance; Expositions)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 01, 2020
Poster by Manuel Orazi - Contrexéville Source du Pavillon
Est: €600 - €1,000
Contrexéville Source du Pavillon - 45x97,5, ca. 1920, on linen, on cardboard by Manuel Orazi (1860-1934)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Jan. 01, 2020
Manuel Orazi, La Maison Moderne (The Blue Lady), Lithograph Poster
Est: $200 - $300
Artist: Manuel Orazi, After, Italian (1860 - 1934) Title: La Maison Moderne (The Blue Lady) Year: Printed 1981 Medium: Lithograph Poster Size: 23 in. x 32 in. (58.42 cm x 81.28 cm)
RoGallery
Nov. 03, 2019
Manuel Orazi, La Maison Moderne (The Blue Lady), Lithograph Poster
Est: $200 - $300
Artist: Manuel Orazi, After, Italian (1860 - 1934) Title: La Maison Moderne (The Blue Lady) Year: Printed 1981 Medium: Lithograph Poster Size: 23 in. x 32 in. (58.42 cm x 81.28 cm)
RoGallery
Oct. 27, 2019
L'Hippodrome. 1905.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 15 3/8 x 23 1/2 in./39.7 x 59.7 cm PRINTER: Société d'Impressions d'Art Industriel, Paris DESCRIPTION: One of Orazi’s most exciting and intricate designs, this theatrical recreation of a Barbarian invasion barrels toward the viewer. The Byzantine style he uses on the pagan princess’s elaborate gown is reminiscent of his rendering of Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora (see PAI-XLII, 43). This is the smaller format version of the poster. (Art Nouveau; Animals)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 27, 2019
La Maison Moderne. 1900.
Est: $50,000 - $60,000
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 44 7/8 x 31 1/2 in./114 x 80 cm PRINTER: Imp. J. Minot, Paris DESCRIPTION: Julius Meier-Graefe’s La Maison Moderne opened in 1899 as a competitor of Bing’s Maison de l’Art Nouveau, both high-end art dealers focusing on the latest in new, modern art—which, at the time, included the works of Louis Comfort Tiffany, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Felix Aubert, and Pierre Selmersheim. The Maison, however, had a generally younger clientele and was more at the forefront of the movement than Bing’s. Orazi, the master lithographer and designer featured at the gallery, created one of the most brilliant masterpieces of the era to promote the gallery. The model, in serene stillness, is surrounded by all manner of delicate object d’art, from elaborate combs to fanciful lamps, curious statues to languid glassware. A tour de force in graphic design! (Art Nouveau)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 23, 2019
Thais. 1894.
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 15 1/4 x 41 3/4 in./38.7 x 116 cm PRINTER: Imp. Lemercier, Paris DESCRIPTION: Noted by Broido, this unique poster promoting Massenet’s opera has been created to resemble “a papyrus, torn, eaten away by the centuries. Orazi has created a poster that is the first to have such a curious form.” Such a different design is in perfect harmony with the opera’s plot, which takes place in Ancient Egypt during Byzantine rule. Drawn to the beautiful courtesan Thais, a Cenobite monk attempts to convert her from worshiping Venus to worshiping the Christian God. Ultimately, it is revealed that his interest in her is entirely rooted in lust, whereas her morals and sense of honor are far superior. (Art Nouveau; Opera)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Mar. 23, 2019
Manuel Orazi (French/Italian, 1860 - 1934)
Est: $800 - $1,200
Thais Poster. Lithograph on paper, 1894. Frame size, 43 x 16 inches. Notice to bidders: Condition reports and additional photographs are provided by request as a courtesy to our clients, as such any condition report is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free of defects, imperfections, restoration, wear and tear, or the effects of aging. Capo Auction shall have no responsibility for any error or omission, additionally all lots are sold 'As Is' and in accordance with the conditions of sale.
Capo Auction
Feb. 24, 2019
Thais. 1894.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 14 5/8 x 41 3/8 in./37.2 x 105 cm PRINTER: Imp. Lemercier, Paris DESCRIPTION: Noted by Broido, this unique poster promoting Massenets opera has been created to resemble a papyrus, torn, eaten away by the centuries. Orazi has created a poster that is the first to have such a curious form. Such a different design is in perfect harmony with the operas plot, which takes place in Ancient Egypt during Byzantine rule. Drawn to the beautiful courtesan Thais, a Cenobite monk attempts to convert her from worshiping Venus to worshiping the Christian God. Ultimately, it is revealed that his interest in her is entirely rooted in lust, whereas her morals and sense of honor are far superior. (Music; Opera; Art Nouveau)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 24, 2019
Panneau Décoratif.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 24 3/8 x 18 in./62 x 45.6 cm PRINTER: DESCRIPTION: This sumptuous Art Nouveau lithograph is quite the unique piece from Orazi: the refined, almost gauzy details of the background and woman's face give way to his breathtaking line work and ravishing blue-green hues. Note the detail in the orchid petals, and the transition from gold to cyan strands that provide a glowing effect. This print was included in the Lithographies Originales publication (see De Feure's posters for it, Nos. 215 and 216), where it was titled "Fantaisie;" we've also seen it titled "Femme aux Orchidées (Nymph with Orchids)." In any case, it's a sublime image. (Art Nouveau)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Feb. 05, 2019
MANUEL ORAZI (ITALIAN, 1860-1934) 'THAIS', 1894 Lithograph in color: 40 3/4 x 14 in.
Est: $500 - $700
MANUEL ORAZI (ITALIAN, 1860-1934) 'THAIS', 1894 Lithograph in color: 40 3/4 x 14 in. Framed
Potomack Company
Nov. 13, 2018
MANUEL ORAZI (FRENCH, 1860-1934) - Scenes from ‘The Last Days of Pompeii’ by Lord Lytton
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
MANUEL ORAZI (FRENCH, 1860-1934) Scenes from ‘The Last Days of Pompeii’ by Lord Lytton each signed with monogram, three lower right, four lower left pen and ink and pencil each 19 x 31.7cm (7 1/2 x 12 1/2in)(i).(7)
Bonhams
Oct. 28, 2018
Théâtre de Loïe Fuller. 1900.
Est: $14,000 - $17,000
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 24 1/4 x 79 in./61.6 x 200.7 cm PRINTER: Affiches Artistique Orazi, Paris DESCRIPTION: A rare Art Nouveau masterpiece to coincide with the 1900 Exposition Universelle. Manuel Orazi's vision of Loïe Fuller is as original as the performer herself: emerging from a hazy color field anticipating Rothko, upward into erotic form, then bubbling with Japanese family crests (!) and then upward: with hair floating as if a Mucha goddess underwater, breathing a bouquet of white roses into being. It's one of at least three color variants. Orazi's posters are as seldom-seen as they are magnificent: famous for his exquisite La Maison Moderne posters (see PAI-VIII, 479), Orazi also created the Calendrier Magique, an occult-themed calendar limited to an auspicious 777 copies. Rare! (Art Nouveau; Loïe Fuller)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Sep. 28, 2018
Manuel Orazi, Theodora Theatre, Lithograph
Est: $600 - $900
Artist: Manuel Orazi, Italian (1860 - 1934) Title: Theodora Theatre Medium: Lithograph Size: 11 x 8 in. (27.94 x 20.32 cm)
RoGallery
Aug. 01, 2018
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934). LIGUE VINICOLE DE FRANCE. Circa 1901. 38x53 inches, 96x134 cm. Charles Verneau, Paris.
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) LIGUE VINICOLE DE FRANCE. Circa 1901. 38x53 inches, 96 1/2x134 1/2 cm. Charles Verneau, Paris. Condition B+: replaced losses in upper right corner, slightly into image; repaired tears, creases, abrasions and restoration in margins and image and along horizontal folds; repaired pin holes in margins. Framed. Years before modern medicine could actually confirm the claims, the French regarded wine as a drink that was almost healthy, unlike distilled spirits (especially absinthe), which were considered the enemy of the working class. Such positive public perception was brought about by lobbying organizations like La Ligue Vinicole, the French Wine Guild. To make their case, they even quote Frédéric Passy, the famed economist and winner of the 1901 Nobel Peace Prize, who encouraged the French to drink "natural, healthy wine." Orazi designed posters throughout the Art Nouveau era, all of which remain striking and flamboyant. Here, he created a symbolic image of the positive attributes of wine drinking, with a woman, dressed a l'antique, sensually crushing grapes in a bowl into which a little cupid dips his arrow. Wine Spectator 91.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 26, 2018
Théâtre de Loïe Fuller. 1900.
Est: $20,000 - $25,000
ARTIST: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) SIZE: 25 7/8 x 79 1/8 in./65.6 x 201 cm PRINTER: Affiches Artistique Orazi, Paris DESCRIPTION: A rare Art Nouveau masterpiece to coincide with the 1900 Exposition Universelle. Manuel Orazi's vision of Loïe Fuller is as original as the performer herself: emerging from a hazy color field anticipating Rothko, upward into erotic form, then bubbling with diatoms (!), and then upward: with hair floating as if a Mucha goddess underwater, breathing a bouquet of white roses into being. It's one of at least three color variants. Orazi's posters are as seldom-seen as they are magnificent: famous for his exquisite La Maison Moderne posters (see PAI-VIII, 479), Orazi also created the Calendrier Magique, an occult-themed calendar limited to an auspicious 777 copies. Rare! (Loïe Fuller; Art Nouveau)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jun. 07, 2018
Manuel Orazi, La Maison Moderne (The Blue Lady), Lithograph Poster
Est: $200 - $400
Artist: Manuel Orazi, After, Italian (1860 - 1934) Title: La Maison Moderne (The Blue Lady) Year: Printed 1981 Medium: Lithograph Poster Size: 23 in. x 32 in. (58.42 cm x 81.28 cm)
RoGallery
May. 03, 2018
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934). THÉÂTRE DE LOIE FULLER / EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE. 1900. 78x24 inches, 200x61 cm. Manuel Orazi, Paris.
Est: $15,000 - $20,000
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) THÉÂTRE DE LOIE FULLER / EXPOSITION UNIVERSELLE. 1900. 78 3/4x24 inches, 200x61 cm. Manuel Orazi, Paris. Condition B+ / B: partially-replaced side margins; expertly-repaired tears, minor restored losses, creases and restoration in margins and image and along horizontal seam; repaired pin holes in corners. Two-sheets. Mounted on Japan. Orazi was born in Rome and added his Italian flair to the French Art Nouveau style in both his illustrations and posters. This poster is for Loie Fuller's special theatre at the 1900 Paris World's Fair. One of the major attractions of the fair was the Rue de Paris, a street where famous concert halls and cabarets like the Chat Noir and the Grand Guignol set up mini theatres. One such venue was the Palais de la Danse, where dancer Loie Fuller had been hired to perform. At the last minute, she decided to open her own theatre at the fair instead and chose Orazi to design her poster. Her act, "La Danse Serpentine," involved colored spotlights shining on veils she wore around her body. In 1893, Chéret made a series of posters depicting the dancer - each in a different color. Seven years later, Orazi uses the same technique. This extraordinary, elongated image exists in three different color variations. It is without a doubt the most enigmatic poster designed for her, infused with pure artistic inspiration. Delicately and intricately colored, the dancer swirls beneath a falling bouquet of roses. As the flowers are caught up in the vortex of her dance, they are transformed into snowflakes, crystals and round decorative motifs. Throughout the image, the gradation of colors is skillfully handled, supporting Maindron's claim that Orazi was "a magnificent lithographer." This mysterious and fascinating image is one of the best and rarest of all the Loie Fuller posters. Word and Image p. 34, Modern Poster 11, Maitres 1900 p. 43, Abdy p. 62, Weill 55, Art Nouveau p. 120, The Poster 51.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 01, 2018
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934). [FEMME AUX ORCHIDS.] Circa 1900. 18x24 inches, 45x61 cm.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) [FEMME AUX ORCHIDS.] Circa 1900. 18x24 1/4 inches, 45 3/4x61 3/4 cm. Condition A-: minor tear, creases and time-staining in margins; artist''s blue ink stamp and tan remarqué in lower left corner; hinged to board at top. Paper. Matted. rare. Arwas p. 197.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 16, 2017
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934). [FEMME AUX ORCHIDS.] Circa 1900. 18x24 inches, 45x61 cm.
Est: $6,000 - $9,000
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) [FEMME AUX ORCHIDS.] Circa 1900. 18x24 1/4 inches, 45 3/4x61 3/4 cm. Condition A-: minor tear, creases and time-staining in margins; artist''s blue ink stamp and tan remarqué in lower left corner; hinged to board at top. Paper. Matted. rare.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 26, 2017
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934). L''HIPPODROME. 1905. 23x15 inches, 59x39 cm. Société d''Impressions d''Art Industriel, Paris.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) L''HIPPODROME. 1905. 23 1/2x15 1/2 inches, 59 3/4x39 1/2 cm. Société d''Impressions d''Art Industriel, Paris. Condition A-: minor tears and creases in margins; loss in lower left corner; time-staining in margins and image. Matted and framed. In anticipation of the Exposition Universelle in 1900, the Hippodrome opened in 1899 on the Boulevard de Clichy. It was a beautiful, gigantic hall, with seating for up to 5,000 spectators as well as its own stables. It was the place to stage and to watch great equine spectacles in Paris. Orazi was born in Rome, received his artistic training at the famed Italian printing house of Ricordi, and then moved to Paris where he achieved instant success by participating in the second exhibition at Siegfried Bing''s gallery L''Art Nouveau. In his flamboyant style he designed some of the most remarkable Art Nouveau posters such as La Maison Moderne, Theatre de Loie Fuller and this image for a horse-mounted spectacle. As Orazi''s work always incorporated elements of Roman and Byzantine design, this commission must have felt custom-made for him, as he could let his ornamental creativity run freely. Indeed, the ornamentation on the central figure is something to behold. Curiously, though he depicts the beautiful ceiling of the Hippodrome, Orazi also depicts the entire arena empty of viewers. DFP-II 676a, Wine Spectator 92, Circus 30.
Swann Auction Galleries
Oct. 30, 2016
Palais de la Danse. 1900
Est: $3,000 - $4,000
Artist: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) Size: 23 x 62 7/8 in./58.4 x 159.6 cm Imp. Bougerie, Paris All of Orazi's designs are a kaleidoscope of Art Nouveau expression, featuring swirling lines and an ethereal color palette. Here, he advertises the Palais de la Danse, a dance hall popular in Paris during the 1900 World's Fair. Shown is Terpsichore, the Greek muse of dance, in an effortless arabesque as she pours a golden bubbly liquid into her chalice. (dance, world fair, great art nouveau)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Oct. 30, 2016
L'Hippodrome. 1905
Est: $1,200 - $1,500
Artist: MANUEL ORAZI (1860-1934) Size: 15 1/2 x 22 1/2 in./39.5 x 57.2 cm Société d'Impressions d'Art Industriel, Paris One of Orazi's most exciting and intricate designs, this theatrical recreation of a Barbarian invasion is shown barreling toward the viewer. The Byzantine style he utilizes on the pagan princess's elaborate gown is reminiscent of that which he used in his rendering of Sarah Bernhardt as Theodora (see PAI-XLII, 43). This is the smaller format version of the poster.
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