Framed 1939 French Loterie National Poster - Eiffel Tower

Description

They say winning feels like magic. Nous adorons this vintage French lottery poster showcasing an eiffel tower illustration and plenty of patina to tell of its storied past. This piece is signed by artistic duo Derouet-Lesacq (Edgar and Charles, respectively), who did a large of number of pieces for the French lottery. This poster keeps with their usual approach of placing a stylized character front-and-center. About the CollectionCreated in 1933, the French National Lottery became widely popular after the media coverage of barber Paul Bonhoure's win of five million francs in the first draw. In a very enlightening article "Loterie Nationale: Mythes et symboles" written in 1969, the influential French journalist and author of many books on consumerism, education, and advertising propose an in-depth analysis of posters commissioned by the French lottery. The lottery was said to have hired some of France's best designers, developing a corpus of some of the most effective posters in history. Shop the French Lottery poster collection. Imperfections consistent with vintage condition. Sold as-is, final sale. Specs & Care Size: 21" W, .8" D, 29.25" H Media: Print Frame: White with White Matte Packaging: Ships in a Box

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