Vintage Andre Delfau Gouache: Mid-Century Kabuki Lion Dancer Painting

What an absolutely incredible work of art a Vintage Andre Delfau Listed Artist Mid Century Modern MCM Gouache Watercolor on Paper Original Art Painting Wall Hanging. Featuring a Kabuki Theatre white lion dancer portrait quite dramatic a must have! Condition is excellent no rips no tears, the colors are quite vibrant unframed unmatted. Measuring approximately 18-1/2" by 12-3/4", not signed, we have many more so keep checking back on Etsy, we can be reached at 773 431 1916 for any additional questions. All sales final however we will try to resolve any problems you may have, Free shipping in the US! Best Regards, Paul & Miguel

We purchased a large collection of these fabulous works of art dating between the 1940 to the 1980's some signed some not signed, but all are from his masterful hand, the sale was held at the Ruth Page Dance Center in Chicago IL Summer 2012

Andre Delfau, Artist, Illustrator and Theater/Ballet Set Designer

May 16, 1914 (Paris, France) -January 4, 2000 (Chicago IL) (Ancestry.com Social Security Records)

Arrive US: December 4, 1946 occupation listed: Artist. (Ancestry.com New York Passenger list)


(January 2000 Chicago Tribune Obituary)

Mr. Delfau, 85, a designer of sets and costumes whose work was featured for many years in ballets by (Ruth) Page and several international dance companies, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, in Northwestern Hospital in Chicago.

A native of France, Mr. Delfau also had created scenery for such major ballet companies as the Royal Danish Ballet and the Royal Ballet of Great Britain.

He and Miss Page, friends and artistic collaborators for years, married in 1987. She died in 1991.