Edouard Elzingre Paintings & Artwork for Sale | Edouard Elzingre Art Value Price Guide

Feb. 20, 2025
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). VIme CONCOURS HIPPIQUE INTERNATIONAL / GENÈVE. 1933. 39¼x27¼ inches, 99¾x69¾ cm. Atar, Geneva.
Est: $800 - $1,200
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) VIme CONCOURS HIPPIQUE INTERNATIONAL / GENÈVE. 1933. 39¼x27¼ inches, 99¾x69¾ cm. Atar, Geneva. Condition A- / B+: small repaired tears at edges, some slightly into image; minor abrasions at edges; minor creases in image; repaired pin holes in corners. Mounted on Japan.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 18, 2024
Edouard Elzingre (schweizerisch, 1880 - 1966), Soldaten im Feldlager, Öl auf Leinwand, unten links signiert, Lichtmaß: 37,5 x 27,5 cm, Rahmen: 48 x 37,5 cm. Guter, altersbedingter Zustand, Krakelee.
Est: -
Edouard Elzingre (schweizerisch, 1880 - 1966), Soldaten im Feldlager, Öl auf Leinwand, unten links signiert, Lichtmaß: 37,5 x 27,5 cm, Rahmen: 48 x 37,5 cm. Guter, altersbedingter Zustand, Krakelee.
Auktionshaus Demessieur
May. 09, 2024
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). MOTOSACOCHE. Circa 1910. 58½x43½ inches, 148½x110½ cm. Atar, [Geneva].
Est: $3,500 - $4,500
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) MOTOSACOCHE. Circa 1910. 58½x43½ inches, 148½x110½ cm. Atar, [Geneva]. Condition B+: repaired tears, creases and restoration in margins and image and along vertical and horizontal folds. In equal parts, fashionable, flirty and sporty, the viewer has to wonder which of these characters is more impressed with the other - the well-dressed woman with her tennis racket, or the dapper gent on his snazzy motorbike? Motosacoche grew to be the largest Swiss motorcycle manufacturer in the early 20th century, but its popularity steadily declined after the 1930s, finally ceasing motorcycle production in 1958. Elzingre p. 14 (var), Tennis p. 38.
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 26, 2024
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Swiss, a figure and three horses, charcoal, signed, 9.25" x 12.5" (23.5 x 32cm).
Est: £100 - £150
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Swiss, a figure and three horses, charcoal, signed, 9.25" x 12.5" (23.5 x 32cm).
John Nicholson's Fine Art Auctioneers & Valuers
Aug. 03, 2023
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). CABOURG. Circa 1902. 62½x42¼ inches, 158¾x107¼ cm. P. Leménil, Seine.
Est: $700 - $1,000
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) CABOURG. Circa 1902. 62 1/2x42 1/4 inches, 158 3/4x107 1/4 cm. P. Leménil, Seine. Condition B / B+: creases, tears and abrasions in margins and image.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 13, 2022
XXiéme Anniversaire du Rétablissement des Jeux Olympiques / 1894-1914. 1914.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) SIZE: 28 3/4 x 40 1/2 in./73 x 103 cm PRINTER: Affiches Atar, Genève DESCRIPTION: In 1914, members of the sixth Olympic Congress met in Paris to plan the forthcoming Olympic events. They used the occasion to hold a special ceremony in the large amphitheater of the Sorbonne where, in 1894, the International Olympic Committee had been created and the ancient Greek games were officially revived. This heroic poster celebrates the 20th anniversary of that event. At the ceremony, Pierre de Coubertin—the Frenchman who had conceived the whole project—was honored by being presented with the flag from the first modern Games held in Athens in 1896. (Art Deco; Olympics; Sports; Animals; Swiss)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Aug. 04, 2022
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). CABOURG. Circa 1902. 62½x42¼ inches, 158¾x107¼ cm. P. Leménil, Seine.
Est: $1,000 - $1,500
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) CABOURG. Circa 1902. 62 1/2x42 1/4 inches, 158 3/4x107 1/4 cm. P. Leménil, Seine. Condition B / B+: creases, tears and abrasions in margins and image.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jul. 12, 2022
Cabourg.
Est: $1,400 - $1,700
ARTIST: EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) SIZE: 30 x 44 1/4 in./76.2 x 112.5 cm PRINTER: Imp. P. Lemènil, Asnières DESCRIPTION: Cabourg was an exceptionally popular vacation spot in France, and far more elegant and conservative than nearby Deauville. For whatever reason, most posters promoting this destination opt for the image of a girl splashing in the waves, and this image fits the bill—although we might recommend a change of outfit before wading in any further. (Art Nouveau; Travel; Railway)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Dec. 06, 2021
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Arbres dans un parc, huile sur toile signée, 46x38 cm
Est: CHF150 - CHF200
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Arbres dans un parc, huile sur toile signée, 46x38 cm Starting Bid: CHF
Geneve Encheres
Nov. 04, 2021
ELZINGRE, ÉDOUARD: "Fête des Fleurs Genève 1928".
Est: CHF200 - CHF400
ELZINGRE, ÉDOUARD (Neuchâtel 1880 - 1966 Genève) : "Fête des Fleurs Genève 1928"; Farblithografie; 128x90 cm (BG); im Stein sig. o.l., bez. "Sonor SA"
Dobiaschofsky Auktionen AG
Sep. 20, 2021
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Parc devant la maison, huile sur toile, signée
Est: CHF150 - CHF200
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Parc devant la maison, huile sur toile, signée, 46x37,5 cm ** PLEASE NOTE For more information , additional images and to bid on this lot please go to the auctioneer’s website https://live.geneve-encheres.ch/
Geneve Encheres
Aug. 29, 2020
Edouard Elzingre, Schlachtendarstellung
Est: -
Edouard Elzingre, Schlachtendarstellung eine Vielzahl von kämpfenden Bauern gegen einige berittene und mit Rüstungen geschützte Ritter, Mischtechnik auf Papier, Mitte 20. Jh., rechts unten signiert „Ed. Elzingre“, leichte Altersspuren, hinter Glas gerahmt, Falzmaße ca. 41,5 x 56,5 cm. Künstlerinfo: schweizerischer Illustrator (1880 Neuenburg bis 1966 Genf), 1895-99 Studium an der École d’Art in La-Chaux-de-Fonds, 1901-05 Parisaufenthalt und Besuch der Académie Julian und École des Beaux Arts, in Paris Bekanntschaft mit Auguste Rodin und Henri Matisse, ab 1903 als Pressezeichner tätig, 1905 erste Plakatentwürfe, ab 1907 tätig in Genf, 1920-24 wiederholt in Paris ansässig und tätig für Atar, 1926 Atelierbrand, 1933 Algerienreise, Quelle: Emuseum-ch.
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Aug. 27, 2020
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). CABOURG. Circa 1890s. 62x42 inches, 159x107 cm. P. Leménil, Seine.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) CABOURG. Circa 1890s. 62 3/4x42 1/4 inches, 159 1/2x107 1/4 cm. P. Leménil, Seine. Condition A- / B+: minor creases and abrasions along vertical and horizontal folds.
Swann Auction Galleries
May. 30, 2020
Edouard Elzingre, Schlachtendarstellung
Est: -
Edouard Elzingre, Schlachtendarstellung eine Vielzahl von kämpfenden Bauern gegen einige berittene und mit Rüstungen geschützte Ritter, Mischtechnik auf Papier, Mitte 20 Jh., rechts unten signiert „Ed. Elzingre“, leichte Altersspuren, hinter Glas gerahmt, Falzmaße ca. 41,5 x 56,5 cm. Künstlerinfo: schweizerischer Illustrator (1880 Neuenburg bis 1966 Genf), 1895–99 Studium an der École d’Art in La-Chaux-de-Fonds, 1901–05 Parisaufenthalt und Besuch der Académie Julian und École des Beaux Arts, in Paris Bekanntschaft mit Auguste Rodin und Henri Matisse, ab 1903 als Pressezeichner tätig, 1905 erste Plakatentwürfe, ab 1907 tätig in Genf, 1920–24 wiederholt in Paris ansässig und tätig für Atar, 1926 Atelierbrand, 1933 Algerienreise, Quelle: Emuseum-ch. [Silver&Metals]
Auktionshaus Mehlis GmbH
Feb. 13, 2020
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). THE GOLDEN PASS ROUTE / SWITZERLAND. Circa 1935. 39x25 inches, 101x63 cm. "Sonor" S.A., Geneva.
Est: $800 - $1,200
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) THE GOLDEN PASS ROUTE / SWITZERLAND. Circa 1935. 39 3/4x25 inches, 101x63 1/2 cm. "Sonor" S.A., Geneva. Condition B+: repaired tears at edges, some into image; skinning at upper right corner and bottom edge; archival tape on verso; creases along vertical and horizontal folds. Elzingre designed another poster for the same railway depicting a winter scene.
Swann Auction Galleries
Sep. 19, 2019
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Cour de ferme, huile sur toile, 45x37 cm
Est: CHF150 - CHF200
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Cour de ferme, huile sur toile, 45x37 cm
Geneve Encheres
Oct. 28, 2018
Winter-Sport. 1905.
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
ARTIST: EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) SIZE: 29 x 39 3/4 in./73.7 x 101 cm PRINTER: Gebr. Fretz, Zurich DESCRIPTION: All hail the gentleman-skier, and his ladyfriend close behind, as they careen down the simple slopes in front of a lodge. But what a curiosity each of them is only holding one ski-pole! In the days before modern turning techniques had been properly developed, one long pole was typically used on sloping ground. The skier would lean or sit on the pole in order to increase friction with the ground in order to slow or stop. (Winter Sports; Travel; Art Nouveau; Sports)
Poster Auctions International Inc
Sep. 20, 2018
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966)
Est: CHF200 - CHF300
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Deux militaires, fusain et aquarelle, signés, 22x22 cm
Geneve Encheres
Sep. 20, 2018
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966)
Est: CHF200 - CHF300
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Militaires à cheval, mine de plomb et aquarelle sur papier, signée, 18x24 cm
Geneve Encheres
Aug. 01, 2018
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). CABOURG. Circa 1902. 62x42 inches, 158x107 cm. P. Leménil, Seine.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) CABOURG. Circa 1902. 62 1/2x42 1/4 inches, 158 3/4x107 1/4 cm. P. Leménil, Seine. Condition B+: creases, tears and abrasions in margins and image.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 05, 2018
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966), "La lecture sur la coiffeuse".
Est: CHF250 - CHF300
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966), "La lecture sur la coiffeuse". Huile sur toile sbg en jaune. 41x33 cm. Beaux-Arts Paintings & Sculpture
Dogny Auction
Mar. 12, 2018
Edouard ELZINGRE@ (1880-1966), Eléphants et Concours hippique, 2 dessins à la mine de plomb rehaussés, signée, 18,5x24,5 et 20x27 cm
Est: CHF200 - CHF300
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966), Eléphants et Concours hippique, 2 dessins à la mine de plomb rehaussés, signés, 18,5x24,5 et 20x27 cm Starting Price: 80
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes | Genève
Mar. 01, 2018
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). THE GOLDEN PASS ROUTE / SWITZERLAND. 1934. 40x25 inches, 101x63 cm. Sonor, Geneva.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) THE GOLDEN PASS ROUTE / SWITZERLAND. 1934. 40x25 inches, 101 1/2x63 1/2 cm. Sonor, Geneva. Condition B+: restored losses, repaired tears, creases and overpainting at edges. This is the English version. Art of Skiing p. 77, Le Train p. 40 (var), Swiss Winter Sports 23 (var), Alpi / Manifesti 47 (var), Sports D''Hiver p. 108 (var).
Swann Auction Galleries
Mar. 01, 2018
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). GENÈVE / ET LE MONT - BLANC. 1925. 43x29 inches, 110x75 cm. Atar, Geneva.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) GENÈVE / ET LE MONT - BLANC. 1925. 43 1/4x29 1/2 inches, 110x75 cm. Atar, Geneva. Condition A-: repaired tears, restored losses, creases and restoration in margins. Unlike other poster images of Geneva, in Elzingre''s earth-toned composition, "Mont Blanc still dominates the mountain panorama that surrounds Geneva, [but] it is not as dominant. It now seems to blend into the landscape environment. The viewer''s attention is, in effect, attracted to the boat sailing in the foreground of the poster that forms the main element of the composition. Its particular construction, made of verticals and diagonals, allows the artist to infuse great dynamism to an otherwise peaceful composition" (Paradis p. 99). Paradis p. 98.
Swann Auction Galleries
Nov. 25, 2017
ELZINGRE Edouard (1880-1966) - "Conversation avec un jeune militaire" - Huile sur toile signée en bas à gauche - 50 x 65 cm
Est: €300 - €500
ELZINGRE Edouard (1880-1966) - "Conversation avec un jeune militaire" - Huile sur toile signée en bas à gauche - 50 x 65 cm. fin XIXe. Accidents au cadre.
Limoges Encheres
Sep. 20, 2017
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966)
Est: CHF300 - CHF500
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Chevaux de trait, huile sur toile signée, 61x74 cm
Geneve Encheres
Sep. 12, 2017
RARE 1890s Cabourg French Beach Resort Travel Poster
Est: $100 - $1,500
Artist: Elzingre, Edouard 1880 - 1966. Cabourg. Technique: Lithograph ca. 1890. Size: 62.9 x 42.9 in. (160 x 109 cm). Printer: P. Lemenil, Asnieres. Condition details: (B) was folded, on linen, tears at the edges and folds, professionally restored paper losses at the edges, margins partially airbrushed.
PosterConnection Inc.
Mar. 09, 2017
Montreux Oberland Bernois 1934
Est: €2,000 - €4,000
Montreux Oberland Bernois 1934 1 Affiche Non-Entoilée / Vintage Poster not lined T.B.E. A - manques aux trous de punaises, taches d'humidité dans les marges, petites déchirures / Missing paper at the pin holes, water stains in the margins, small tears Sonor S.A. Genève
Artprecium
Apr. 20, 2016
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966)
Est: CHF600 - CHF800
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Concours saut d'obstacles au Grand Prix de Genève, gouache, signée, 65x53 cm
Geneve Encheres
Apr. 20, 2016
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966)
Est: CHF200 - CHF300
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Course hippique, aquarelle, signée, 20x28 cm
Geneve Encheres
Apr. 20, 2016
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966)
Est: CHF300 - CHF500
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) La cavalerie sous la neige, aquarelle sur papier, signée
Geneve Encheres
Apr. 20, 2016
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966)
Est: CHF150 - CHF200
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Deux chevaux harnachés et un militaire, crayons de couleur et mine de plomb sur papier, signé
Geneve Encheres
Nov. 19, 2015
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). GENÈVE ET LE MONT - BLANC. 1925. 43x29 inches, 110x75 cm. Atar, Geneva.
Est: $4,000 - $6,000
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) GENÈVE ET LE MONT - BLANC. 1925. 43 1/4x29 1/2 inches, 110x75 cm. Atar, Geneva. Condition B+ / A-: minor repaired tears at edges. Unlike other poster images of Geneva, in Elzingre's earth-toned composition, "Mont Blanc still dominates the mountain panorama that surrounds Geneva, [but] it is not as dominant. It now seems to blend into the landscape environment. The viewer's attention is, in effect, attracted to the boat sailing in the foreground of the poster that forms the main element of the composition. Its particular construction, made of verticals and diagonals, allows the artist to infuse great dynamism to an otherwise peaceful composition" (Paradis p. 99). Paradis p. 98.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 17, 2015
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966), 150 croquis
Est: CHF4,000 - CHF6,000
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966), 150 croquis et dessins préparatoires sur le thème du cirque, signés, réunis dans un ouvrage grand in-4° (37x30 cm) de 136 feuillets, relié plein chagrin fauve, tête dorée. Reliure signée Asper Genève.Cet ouvrage présente le livre de Pierre Mariel, Les Fratellini, Histoire de trois clowns, édité à Paris en 1923 par la Société anonyme d'Editions, entièrement repris par un habile découpage sur toutes les pages de gauche, et les dessins originaux d'Edouard Elzingre de divers formats, mis en parallèle sur les pages de droite
Piguet Hôtel des Ventes | Genève
Apr. 29, 2015
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Arbres en fleurs dans un parc huile sur toil
Est: CHF500 - CHF800
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Arbres en fleurs dans un parc huile sur toile signée 46x38 cm
Geneve Encheres
Apr. 29, 2015
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Chevaux cabrés et cavaliers en uniforme deux
Est: CHF200 - CHF300
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Chevaux cabrés et cavaliers en uniforme deux crayons gras et lavis d'encre signés 20x24 et 20x27 cm
Geneve Encheres
Apr. 29, 2015
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Le serment à la Cathédrale mine de plomb, l
Est: CHF200 - CHF300
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) Le serment à la Cathédrale mine de plomb, lavis d'encre et gouache signé, annotation au dos « A monsieur Lador, souvenir amical H Monnard, Carouge, le 15 mai 1937 » 50x39 cm
Geneve Encheres
Feb. 12, 2015
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). AUTOMOBILES MARTINI. Circa 1910. 41x55 inches, 105x141 cm. Atar, Geneva.
Est: $800 - $1,200
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) AUTOMOBILES MARTINI. Circa 1910. 41 1/2x55 3/4 inches, 105 1/2x141 1/2 cm. Atar, Geneva. Condition B: repaired tears, restored losses, creases, abrasions, restoration and overpainting in margins and image; minor losses in image; vertical fold.
Swann Auction Galleries
Feb. 12, 2015
EDUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). XXIÈME ANNIVERSAIRE DU RÉTABLISSEMENT / DES JEUX OLYMPIQUES. 1914. 40x29 inches, 103x73 cm. Atar, Geneva.
Est: $1,500 - $2,000
EDUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) XXIÈME ANNIVERSAIRE DU RÉTABLISSEMENT / DES JEUX OLYMPIQUES. 1914. 40 1/2x29 inches, 103x73 3/4 cm. Atar, Geneva. Condition B+: creases in corners; restoration in margins; abrasions and creases in image. This heroic poster was designed to celebrate the twentieth anninversary of the modern revival of the ancient Olympic games. Olympic Posters p. 24, Sportissimo p. 10, Le Sport 88.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 22, 2015
THE GOLDEN PASS ROUTE
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) THE GOLDEN PASS ROUTE lithograph in colours, printed by Sonor S.A., Genève, condition A-; backed on linen 40 x 25 in. (102 x 64 cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 22, 2015
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) THE GOLDEN PASS ROUTE
Est: £5,000 - £7,000
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) THE GOLDEN PASS ROUTE lithograph in colours, printed by Sonor S.A., Genève, condition A-; backed on linen 40 x 25 in. (102 x 64 cm.)
Christie's
Aug. 06, 2014
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). DES JEUX OLYMPIQUES. 1914. 40x28 inches, 101x71 cm. Atar, Geneva.
Est: $2,000 - $3,000
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) DES JEUX OLYMPIQUES. 1914. 40x28 1/4 inches, 101 1/2x71 3/4 cm. Atar, Geneva. Condition B+: repaired tears and creases in margins and image; overpainting and light foxing in margins. This heroic poster was designed to celebrate the twentieth anninversary of the modern revival of the ancient Olympic games. Olympic Posters p. 24, Sportissimo p. 10.
Swann Auction Galleries
Jun. 14, 2014
Poster by Edouard Elzingre - 150 Jahre Dynastie Knie 100% Circus
Est: €180 - €400
150 Jahre Dynastie Knie 100% Circus - 90x128, 1949 by Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966)
Van Sabben Poster Auctions
Feb. 25, 2014
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966). THE GOLDEN PASS ROUTE / SWITZERLAND. 1934. 40x25 inches, 101x63 cm. Sonor, Geneva.
Est: $1,200 - $1,800
EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) THE GOLDEN PASS ROUTE / SWITZERLAND. 1934. 40x25 inches, 101 1/2x63 1/2 cm. Sonor, Geneva. Condition B+: staining in lower margin and image; creases and abrasions in margins and image; tape on verso along tear in lower left corner. Paper. This is the English version. Art of Skiing p. 77, Le Train p. 40 (var).
Swann Auction Galleries
Jan. 23, 2013
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) MONTREUX-BERNER OBERLAND lithograph in colours, 1934, printed by Sonor, Genève, condition A-; not backed 40 x 25in. (102 x 64cm.)
Christie's
Jan. 23, 2013
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966)
Est: £3,000 - £5,000
Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966) GENÈVE ET LE MONT-BLANC lithograph in colours, printed by Atar S.A., Genève, condition B+; on two sheets, backed on linen 56 x 80in. (143 x 203cm.)
Christie's
Nov. 18, 2012
XXiéme Anniversaire du Rétablissement des Jeux Olympiques / 1894-1914. 1914
Est: $2,000 - $2,500
Artist: EDOUARD ELZINGRE (1880-1966) Size: 28 x 39 7/8 in./71.2 x 101.5 cm Affiches Atar, Genève In 1914, members of the sixth Olympic Congress met in Paris to plan the forthcoming Olympic events. They used the occasion to hold a special ceremony in the large amphitheater of the Sorbonne where, in 1894, the International Olympic Committee had been created and the ancient Greek games officially revived. This heroic poster celebrates the 20th anniversary of that event. At the ceremony Pierre de Coubertin, the Frenchman who had conceived the whole project, was honored by being presented with the flag from the first modern Games held in Athens in 1896.
Poster Auctions International Inc
Jul. 24, 2012
[ Olympic Memorabilia ]
Est: £1,000 - £1,500
A rare poster commemorating the 20th anniversary of the decision to re-establish the Olympic Games in 1894, a colour lithograph by the Swiss artist Edouard Elzingre (1880-1966), signed in the plate, published by Atar of Geneva in 1914, the image 102 by 72cm., 40 by 28 1/4, mounted, framed & glazed, minor creasing, otherwise in very good condition The anniversary was commemorated on the occasion of the 6th Olympic Congress, held in Paris in June 1914. The Congress took place at the large amphitheatre of the Sorbonne, the precise place where the modern Olympic Movement was born and the IOC created 23rd June 1894. The 1914 Congress was also the occasion that the Olympic Rings were adopted. The Rings had been designed by Baron Pierre de Coubertin, founder of the Modern Olympic Games, in 1912. In his own words the "The emblem chosen to illustrate and represent the world Congress of 1914 ... five intertwined rings in different colours-blue, yellow, black, green, and red-are placed on the white field of the paper. These five rings represent the five parts of the world which now are won over to Olympism and willing to accept healthy competition." According to De Coubertin the ring colours together with the white background stood for all the colours that appeared on the national flags of the world at that time. However, with the outbreak of the First World War the Olympic Rings would not fly at a Games until Antwerp in 1920.
Graham Budd Auctions