BY FEDERICO PALLAVICINI (SWISS, 1909-1989), CIRCA 1950-60

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NINE PAINTED HESSIAN PANELS
BY FEDERICO PALLAVICINI (SWISS, 1909-1989), CIRCA 1950-60
Mounted on board, signed 'Pallavicini'
Each panel: 115 in. (292 cm.) x 17 ½ in. (44.5 cm.) approximately

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Lot Essay

The decorative artist Federico Pallavicini was a creative force in the production of the radically ambitious Flair magazine throughout its short lived twelve month production from 1949 to 1950. He was discovered by Fleur Cowles whilst researching paper, graphic design and printing techniques for Flair in Milan and came to live and flourish in New York under Fleur’s patronage. In 1955 he became the art director of Elizabeth Arden, and from 1956 to 1965 he was the Artistic Consultant and Interior Designer for Helena Rubinstein. He was also known for his stage set designs, costumes, packaging and window displays.

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