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Original Vintage French Riviera Sport Poster 3rd Powerboat Festival Cote d'Azur

1935

About the Item

Original vintage sport event advertising poster for the 3rd Powerboat Festival held on the French Riviera from 22-31 August 1935 / 3eme Grande Semaine Motonautique de la Cote d'Azur featuring several competitions and championships including the Grand Prix of the President of the Republique, the Powerboat Grand Prix of the Yacht Club of France, the Jubilee Trophy, the Talleyrand Cup, the Feminine Elegance Cup and the French Water Skiing Championship. Colourful design by the French artist Jean-Adrien Mercier (1899-1995) depicting a map of the Cote d'Azur marking the host towns of Cannes and Monte Carlo in France, Genoa in Italy, the island of Porquerolles and Val d'Esquieres with red speedboats connecting the route by sea with fish in the water and the waterskiing competition shown in the bay of Cannes, trees and landmarks along the coast with a decorative compass above and a nautical themed globe with the MYCCA flag below, a young lady in a green swimming suit water skiing behind a power boat next to the stylised text above and below in black and red. Printed in France by Imp. O. P. IM. Paris. Very good condition, small stain inside the 'O' of Motonautique, faint writing on right margin, backed on linen.
  • Creation Year:
    1935
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 31.3 in (79.5 cm)Width: 22.64 in (57.5 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Very good condition, small stain inside the 'O' of Motonautique, faint writing on right margin, backed on linen.
  • Gallery Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU4361546453
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