Léon Benigni et Hemjic - L’Atlantique

Compagnie De Navigation Sud-Atlantique. L’Atlantique. Express luxury liner, 40,000 tons. Paris, Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique, impression Draeger, undated [circa 1931]. In-4, 36 pages, complete, paperback with illustrated cover in colors on a silver background with a geometric relief design, depicting the bow of the liner before the French flag. Illustrations by Léon Benigni and Hemjic in black and in color, including eight large compositions on full page or double page spreads presenting the sumptuous Art Deco arrangements: shopping street, dining room of the first class, salons, luxury apartment, chapel, pool and sports deck. Detailed list of architects, decorators and suppliers, notably Patout and Raguenet-Maillard, René Prou, Leleu, DIM, Follot, Ruhlmann and Christofle. Beautiful promotional publication devoted to maritime luxury and French decorative arts. Cover rubbed and scratched, silvering worn in places; foxing and humidity stains, notably the last leaf pasted to the cover. Reference: Pages d’or de l’édition publicitaire, Bibliothèque Forney, no. 87.

Estimate:£168.63

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