O. Ridrik
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O. Ridrik

Another artist who remains a mystery. Signing the artworks with O. Ridrik (or Ridrick) this name is also connected to signature Y.Vanoff. If this is the same artist I am not sure about.Finding art from this artist is very challenging. Over time, I was able…

Antoine Borel
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Antoine Borel

~ 1743 – 1810 Antoine Borel was born in Paris. He was a French painter, draftsman and engraver. As the son of a portrait painter, he first devoted himself to the same kind of painting (landscapes and portraits) but then he was also fascinated by…

C. Helsey
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C. Helsey

There is very little known about this artist. C. Helsey illustrated the French spanking novel Les Humiliations de Miss Madge, written by Aimé Van Rod. This book was published in 1912. The cover for this book seems to have been done by M. del Giglio.There…

E. Klem
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E. Klem

~ 1901 – 1985  Eugene Klementieff (Evgenii Klementiev) was a Russian painter and illustrator who grew up in St Petersburg. He moved to Paris early in 1930. He was a famous artist, designer, and illustrator who used the signature E.Klem, or just E.K. Sometimes he…

Zurriago
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Zurriago

~ Date of birth unknown There is not much I could found about this Spanish illustrator other then the fact that he used a pseudonym for illustrating the book La flagelación erótica, published in Barcelona in 1932.Zurriago is valued as one of the most important…

Zarhat
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Zarhat

In 1920s-1930s Barcelona, the enigmatic illustrator Zarhat emerged amid a vibrant cultural scene, contributing to influential magazines and the novel “El Látigo en la Carne.” Despite a lack of personal records, Zarhat’s striking style is notable for its bold contrasts and fluid lines, raising questions about the artist’s identity and potential gender.

Yves Yorel
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Yves Yorel

Yves Yorel, an enigmatic artist from 1960s Paris, is known solely for his erotic work in “Justine, ou les malheurs de la vertu” (1969) featuring 36 vivid compositions. His identity remains a mystery, leading to speculation about his background. Today, his limited editions are highly coveted among collectors of vintage erotica.