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Original Antique Advertising Poster Michelin Man Tyres Bibendum Bicycle Cigar

About the Item

Original antique advertising poster for Michelin tyres featuring a great illustration showing the trademark Bibendum character - the iconic Michelin Man figure made from tyres - smoking a cigar and riding a bicycle at speed along a country road with a sign on his back reading: Le meilleur le moins cher / The best, the cheapest. Printed by Bulens Freres, Brussels. The French cartoonist Marius Rossillon (known as O'Galop; 1867-1946) created the iconic Bibendum / Michelin Man character in 1898 for the French tire company Michelin (founded 1889). Large size. Good condition, restored paper losses on edge, restored tears, folds, staining, browning, ink stamp on bottom right corner, small restored paper loss in bottom right corner, backed on linen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 46.07 in (117 cm)Width: 30.32 in (77 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Restored paper losses on edge, restored tears, folds, small restored paper loss in bottom right corner, backed on linen. Good condition, restored paper losses on edge, restored tears, folds, staining, browning, ink stamp on bottom right corner, small restored paper loss in bottom right corner, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012637350642
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