Art Deco Watercolor Portrait – Elegant Lady

Vintage Art Deco Watercolor Portrait – Elegant Lady Plume Hat Manner of Jean-Gabriel Domergue Framed 12x15" • Type: Painting • Production Technique: Watercolor Painting • Style: Art Deco, Belle Époque, Fashion Illustration • Subject: Portrait, Ladies, Elegant Woman, Parisian Fashion • Material: Watercolor, Ink, Gouache, Paper • Features: Framed, Matted • Framing: Framed (Double Matted) • Item Width: 12 in • Item Height: 15 in • Time Period Manufactured: 1930-1959 • Artist: Manner of Jean-Gabriel Domergue Description Up for auction is a striking vintage watercolor portrait of an elegant lady, beautifully capturing the peak of Art Deco glamour. Executed with fluid linework and vibrant washes of blue and purple watercolor, the piece features a sophisticated subject with distinctive almond eyes, auburn hair, an ornate high-neck collar, and an oversized decorative plume hat. The artwork beautifully channels the sophisticated, elongated high-fashion illustration style popularized in Paris between the wars. Art Deco Aesthetic & Style Influence • The Aesthetic: This piece perfectly embodies the Art Deco and Belle Époque eras, defined by stylized elegance, dramatic fashion choices, and an aristocratic poise. • Artist Influence: The composition is heavily inspired by Jean-Gabriel Domergue (1889–1962), the celebrated French painter famous for defining Parisian high-society style. The elongated neck, delicate facial structure, and focus on extravagant millinery are absolute hallmarks of his legendary portfolio. Item Specifications • Medium: Mixed media (watercolor, ink, and gouache on paper) • Estimated Age: Circa 1930s–1950s Mid-Century period piece. • Dimensions: 12" x 15" (total framed size) • Framing: Housed in a vintage silver-toned wooden frame with a clean, custom double mat that elevates the artwork. • Display Ready: The back features a secure wire hanger mounted across traditional cardboard backing. Condition Report The artwork itself is in good vintage condition with rich, unfaded coloration and no apparent water damage or tearing. The vintage silver frame exhibits minor, authentic age-related scuffs and wear along the edges, which enhances its genuine mid-century character and vintage appeal. Please see photos for a close look at the frame edges and the rear backing Nearest intersection Yonge Street and Stelees Avenue