Original Rare Vintage Fashion Illustration Vogue Early 1950’s Ink Paper OOAK

This work on paper was completed by a female commercial artist, Catherine Figart, during her time at Vogue Magazine in New York City at some point between 1950 and 1958, acquired from a dealer who acquired them from her estate around 2012 when she passed away. All of the works are on paper and are from an incredible time of post-War optimism and prosperity. Many of these were used in Vogue Magazine and are in excellent condition. These are perfect for framing or for costume design research. 

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Work from this time period in this condition are incredibly rare to market. These have been sitting in archival acid free storage for the better part of 40 years.