Framed 1939 French Loterie National Poster - Tranches Special des Parfums

Description

They say winning feels like magic. Nous adorons this vintage French lottery poster showcasing a lady and her perfume 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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