Christian Bérard (French, 1902–1949); "Marie Earle Cosmetics" Gouache, 1947, signed Berard lower left recto, titled on board affixed to reverse of frame "Marie Earle D-12". Good condition. Height of art 13 3/4 inches (35 cm.) X width of art 10 3/4 inches (27.5 cm.). Note: The Cosmetic Company Marie Earle was established in Paris in 1910 specializing in high-end beauty products. In 1947 Berard was hired to produce a series of idealized beauties for print advertising. The company was eventually bought out by Coty.