389 - Louis Icart (French, 1888–1950) "La Cage Rouge" Aquatint on Paper 20th century Artist/Designer/Manufacturer: Louis Icart (French, 1888–1950) Materials: Etching and drypoint with aquatint and hand-coloring on paper Marking(s): -Lower right margin: Hand-signed by the artist in graphite script as “Louis Icart”. - Lower left marked "346" with windmill stamp. - Upper right marked with Jaubert and Cie. mark. Cataloguer's Note: Produced in 1928, "La Cage Rouge" (Red Cage) is a beautifully whimsical example of Louis Icart's signature Parisian Art Deco style. Presenting a charming narrative vignette within an oval border, the piece features an elegant lady in a bell-skirted dress viewed from behind. She stands on her tip-toes, gazing intently up toward a birdcage suspended high in the air, while a stylized black cat sits quietly at her heels, sharing her upward gaze. Icart perfectly captures the glamorous, playful, and lighthearted romanticism of the Années folles (the Roaring Twenties in Paris). His mastery of delicate, sweeping fashion contours and subtle watercolor tones makes his graphic works enduring symbols of vintage French sophisticated charm. Frame H 19.375" x W 17.25" Art (as seen in frame) H 12" x W 9.5" Good pre-owned condition, tear in paper at right side. Unless otherwise stated, all information provided is the opinion of our specialists. Should you have any specific questions regarding the condition of this lot, please use the ask question button or send us an email to info@akibaantiques.com