27th June 2018 marked the centenary of the death of Josephin Peladan, the mysterious French visionary author who dreamed of igniting a cultural renaissance through symbolic art containing esoteric messages and who masterminded the Salons de la Rose + Croix. Regular readers will know my ongoing connection with Peladan through my doctoral research and, since 2014, my exploration of his ideas through art.
“Spirit of the Salons: 1918-2018”. Portrait of Josephin Peladan by Sasha Chaitow, 2018. Oil on box canvas, 60 x 80 cm. Available. Please inquire.
Luxury portfolio of the “Bijoux de la Rose+Croix” collection produced by Hellfire Club Books
The “Bijoux de la Rose+Croix” collection is my way of marking the centenary. It has also been produced as a luxury portfolio by Hellfire Books. Made in black kidskin and purple silk, the portfolio contains fifteen giclee art prints from the ‘Les bijoux de Rose+Croix’ collection printed on superior quality 300gsm buttermilk laid paper, and includes a booklet with an introduction to Peladan and the Salons, as well as information on the original designs that inspired this collection.
See below for the full collection of original “Bijoux” images. Some originals are still available for purchase directly from me. Click the photos to see pricing, dimensions, and availability. Please email me directly at sashachaitow@gmail.com for inquiries. To order the portfolio, see this link at Hellfire Books.
The entire collection, with several other pieces, will be exhibited for the first time in London at the end of July 2018 at the ART IN THE CRYPT exhibition being organised by HELLFIRE CLUB BOOKS, alongside works by
Sean Woodward, Sasha Chaitow, Jason Atomic, Savage Pencil, Zoetica Ebb, Alberto Bona, Amodali Zain, and Madeleine LeDespencer. See the dedicated link for more information: http://hellfireclubbooks.com/shop/art-in-the-crypt-london/
Les bijoux de la Rose+Croix originals by Sasha Chaitow 2018
These images are inspired by emblems and frontispieces that Peladan commissioned and used in his work, each with their own special symbolism. Each piece took 12-15 hours to complete. They are all drawn freehand, coloured using antique inks, and mounted on hand-made marbled paper on a wooden base (apart from 2 larger pieces which are tipped in card). They are sealed on all sides with varnish which gives an enamel-like effect, creating a small “gem” of artwork (hence the collection title. Each piece bears a handwritten note on the back with information about the piece (see last photo in gallery).
2020 UPDATE: Most pieces from this collection have now sold. Please contact me for inquiries. Click through the images to see individual dimensions and pricing. To purchase (Paypal only), contact me by email.
- Prices range from £45 – £150.
- Postage flat fee to Europe is £12 (signed for), and to the USA £25. For other regions please contact me.
- If the design you want has sold, I may accept commissions for repeat images, time allowing. I will not make two identical pieces – there will be differences either in the colouring, framing, or mounting. Click through album for examples. Three sizes are available (A4, A5, and square 20x20cm). They can be mounted on wood or tipped in card. I have limited stock of both wooden bases and marbled paper mounts – contact me for options.
Frontispiece of L’Art idealiste et mystique” by Josephin Peladan featuring the blazon of the Outer Order of Le Rose+Croix du Temple et du Graal. Blazon design by Francois Merintier. This design by Sasha Chaitow 2018. Ink and mixed media on wood. Image size: 15 x 21 cm. Total size: 32 x 20 cm. Price: £ 120. Available. 
Blazon of the outer order of L’Ordre de Rose+Croix du Temple et du Graal. Blazon design by Francois Merintier (1895). This design by Sasha Chaitow. Ink and mixed media on wood. Image size: 20 x 20 cm. Total size: 26 x 29 cm. Price: £ 120. Available. 
Josephin Peladan’s personal seal. Ink and mixed media on wood. Image size: approx. 10 x 14 cm. Total size: 27 x 17.5 cm. Price: £ 60. Available. 
Frontispiece for Josephin Peladan’s Amphitheatre des Sciences Mortes & Salons de Rose+Croix catalogues. Original design by Alexandre Seon (1855-1917). This design by Sasha Chaitow 2018. Ink and mixed media tipped on card. Image size: 21 x 29 cm. Total size: 38 x 29 cm. SOLD 
Detail from frontispiece for Josephin Peladan’s Amphitheatre des Sciences Mortes & Salons de Rose+Croix catalogues. Original design by Alexandre Seon (1855-1917). This design by Sasha Chaitow 2018. Ink and mixed media on wood. Image size: 20 x 20 cm. Total size: 26 x 29.5 cm. SOLD 
Detail from frontispiece for Josephin Peladan’s Amphitheatre des Sciences Mortes & Salons de Rose+Croix catalogues. Original design by Alexandre Seon (1855-1917). This design by Sasha Chaitow 2018. Ink and mixed media on wood. Image size: 21 x 29 cm. Total size: 27×39 cm. Price: £ 150. Available. 
“Objets d’art pour cadeau de noces” in Supplement a la Plume du 15 decembre 1895. Original satyrical design by Frederic Auguste Cazals (1865-1941). This design by Sasha Chaitow. Ink and mixed media on wood. Image size: 20 x 20 cm. Total size: 26 x 25.5 cm. Price: £ 120. Available. 
Official emblem of L’Ordre de la Rose+Croix du Temple et du Graal. This design by Sasha Chaitow. Ink and mixed media on wood. Image size: 15×21 cm. Total size: 22.5 x 29 cm. Price: £ 120. Available. 
Official emblem of L’Ordre de la Rose+Croix du Temple et du Graal. This design by Sasha Chaitow. Ink and mixed media on wood. Image size: 10 x 14 cm. Total size: 17.5 x 21 cm. SOLD 
Seal of the Grail, designed by Francois Merintier for Josephin Peladan’s Salon de Rose+Croix (1892 onwards). This design by Sasha Chaitow, 2018. Ink and mixed media tipped on card. Image size: 21 x 29 cm. Total size: 39.5 x 29 cm. SOLD 
Seal of the Grail, designed by Francois Merintier for Josephin Peladan’s Salon de Rose+Croix (1892 onwards). This design by Sasha Chaitow, 2018. Ink and mixed media on wood Image size: 15 x 21 cm. Total size: 30 x 24.5 cm. SOLD 
“Black, white, gold Sphinx”. Sphinx emblem used in Peladan’s early novels from La decadence latine:ethopee. Original design by Felicien Rops (1833-1898). Legend reads “Vives Unguibus et Morsu” (Live under her tooth and claw). This design by Sasha Chaitow, 2018. Ink and mixed media on wood Image size: 20×20 cm. Total size: 25.5×26 cm. Price: £120 Available 
“Multicoloured Sphinx”. Sphinx emblem used in Peladan’s early novels from La decadence latine:ethopee. Original design by Felicien Rops (1833-1898). Legend reads “Vives Unguibus et Morsu” (Live under her tooth and claw). This design by Sasha Chaitow, 2018. Ink and mixed media on wood Image size: 20×20 cm. Total size: 26×26 cm. Price: £120 Available 
“Blue-green Sphinx”. Sphinx emblem used in Peladan’s early novels from La decadence latine:ethopee. Original design by Felicien Rops (1833-1898). Legend reads “Vives Unguibus et Morsu” (Live under her tooth and claw). This design by Sasha Chaitow, 2018. Ink and mixed media on wood Image size: 20×20 cm. Total size: 27.5×26 cm. Price: £120 Available 
Frontispiece of Josephin Peladan’s first novel, “Le vice supreme” (a884). Original drawing by Felicien Rops (1833-1898). This design by Sasha Chaitow 2018. Ink and mixed media on wood Image size: 14.8 x 21 cm. Total size: 30×24.5 cm. Price: £120 Available 
The back of each piece is sealed with varnish and bears a note with information and the artist’s signature. Ready to hang (or frame if desired). 
