Lot 208: French Art Deco - Maurice Pico Plaque - Made From Gesso / Folies Bergere

French Art Deco - This plaque is made of Gesso (plaster) and it is made from a cast that was taken from the entrance porch of the Folies Bergere Building in Paris in 1926, which depicts the dancer Lila Nickolska. The original is of concrete and was designed by Maurice Picaud. These plates were made in a limited number for commemorative purposes and distributed as gifts to the members of Pico's family, and apparently for sale to patrons of the theatre. It is gilded in very high relief and is mounted in a heavy quality frame of oak. Good condition with minor aging. 26 inches (66cm) square.