Avarice
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About Reproduction
Bring the timeless beauty of Georges Barbier's Avarice into your home with a handmade oil painting reproduction. Carefully recreated on canvas by skilled artists using traditional techniques, this piece captures the delicate brushwork, subtle light, and vibrant color of the original masterpiece. With museum-level quality and rich texture, it brings elegance and artistic depth to any space. Enjoy free shipping and make this masterpiece a part of your personal collection.
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Original Description
Georges Barbier's Avarice (c.1920) epitomizes the glamorous decadence of Art Deco, capturing a sinuous female figure draped in jewel-toned fabrics amidst gilded opulence. The painting pulsates with theatricality—imagine elongated limbs echoing Lalique glass, a mask-like face exuding mysterious allure, and symbolic motifs (coins, serpents) whispering morality tales updated for the Jazz Age. Created during Barbier’s peak as a Beaux-Arts-trained illustrator for fashion plates and theater programs, this work bridges Rococo-inspired elegance with modernist streamlining. Historically, it’s pivotal for visualizing how Art Deco translated antiquity’s mythological themes through geometric abstraction, influencing not just fine art but also book bindings, textile designs, and even early Hollywood costuming.
For interiors, Avarice demands a curated stage. Hang it in a high-gloss lacquered study or dressing room where its metallic accents can dialogue with brass-trimmed furniture or a Murano chandelier. Opt for frames in blackened gold leaf (no wider than 3 inches) to honor its original Gazette du Bon Ton publication context. Palette-wise, pair with deep emerald velvets or smokey aubergine walls to intensify its ruby-and-jade color blocks. At roughly 12x16 inches (typical for Barbier’s prints), it shines best grouped asymmetrically with smaller Erté sketches or displayed solo above a Biedermeier secretary desk—letting its sinuous lines contrast clean furnishings. Pro tip: Illuminate with directional LED spots to mimic the staged lighting of 1920s théâtre de la mode.
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Lead Time & Shipping
When you order this oil painting replica, it typically takes 2-3 weeks to paint. If the artwork is more complex, it might need a little more time to ensure the best quality. Once it's ready, we'll send you a photo for your approval. After you give the green light, we'll ship it to you for free.
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Return & Refund
We believe in the quality of our hand-painted oil painting reproductions, and your satisfaction is our priority. If for any reason, you are not completely satisfied with your purchase, we offer a 45-day return policy. You can return your artwork within 45 days of receipt and receive a full refund. Please note that the artwork must be returned in the original packaging and in the same condition as it was received.
