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Auction: 1007 - Bond & Shares of The World
Lot: 305

Association Phonique des Grandes Artistes, 100 franc share, Paris 1906, no.9675, one of the most beautiful of French certificates designed by Paul Poncet in Art Nouveau style with bare breasted female seated holding a phonograph and with a box of records by various artists at her feet, Opera house in background, musical instruments at right, with coupons, good very fine. Estimate £ 300 The company was founded by major opera and musical stars of the period to maximise their profits from their own work. The founders were soon joined by many other artists including some from outside France. Unfortunately the company was in financial difficulties by 1910 and was wound up passing to the control of Pathé Freres. Their records are some of the best produced during the Edwardian period.

Sold for
£500