Prints, Ballet Dancers, Male & Female, Signed Marchaude, Watercolor Paper, V.A.P. Co, Set of 2, Original Lithographs, Vintage 1950s–1960s

Two dancers. Two different energies. One signed, and the paper itself has texture you can feel.

This is a set of two vintage lithograph ballet dancer watercolor prints — a male dancer and a female dancer, both artist-signed "Marchaude," printed on textured cellulose watercolor paper. Published by V.A.P. Co., Inc. Catalog numbers 1001M (large) and 1000S (small), part of a wider ballerina series. Circa 1950s–1960s. One set available. Unframed.

The prints are distinguished by their paper — genuine textured watercolor stock that gives the prints a warmth and tactility unusual in the advertisement print market. The colors remain vivid and unfaded; the borders show the small tears and wear typical of ephemera of this age, all of which disappear entirely behind a mat and frame. The artist Marchaude has not been further identified, which is consistent with the commercial illustration world of the mid-century where pseudonyms and anonymity were common — but the quality of the work speaks clearly enough on its own.

Display them as a pair — male and female, complementary poses — or separately. Both frame beautifully at their respective sizes.

A wonderful piece for a ballet art collector, a dance studio or home studio, a lover of mid-century illustration, or anyone whose wall deserves a little grace.

• Artist: Marchaude (signed) — identity unknown
• Publisher: V.A.P. Co., Inc.
• Catalog numbers: 1001M (large) and 1000S (small)
• Dated: circa 1950s–1960s
• Dimensions: Large: 8.0" × 6.0" (portrait) | Small: 6.0" × 4.5" (portrait)
• Material: Textured cellulose watercolor paper — original lithographs
• Condition: Vintage used, very good. Very slight age toning; small tears on borders; cut/damaged corners on large print. All border issues — not visible once matted and framed. Colors vibrant. Unframed. Please review all photos carefully — we cannot accept returns.