Paul Colin

1937 original poster 16th Salon des Arts Ménagers at the Grand Palais - Paris

1937

This original 1933 poster by the artist J. Pillod is a captivating piece of automotive history, advertising Castrol oil with the iconic Bugatti car as its centerpiece. The poster beautifully combines the elegance of the Bugatti with the reliability of Castrol, making it a standout example of early 20th-century automotive advertising. The composition features a streamlined Bugatti car, symbolizing speed and luxury, set against a dynamic backdrop that emphasizes movement and modernity. The use of bold colors and clean lines reflects the aesthetic of the time, with a focus on both functionality and style. The poster’s typography is striking yet balanced, ensuring that the message about Castrol oil's superior performance is clear and compelling. This poster is printed on high-quality paper, showcasing the artistic and technical prowess of J. Pillod. The poster remains a cherished piece for collectors of vintage automotive memorabilia and those interested in the golden age of motoring. This 1933 Castrol-Bugatti poster...

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Benton Murdoch Spruance (1904-1967). Out of the City, 1930 (FL #33) Ed. 28. Lithograph on wove paper, plate measures 9.75 x 12.25 inches. Signed in pencil lower right. Titled and numbered 27/28 lower left. Sheet is not glued. Biography: Birth place: Philadelphia, PA Death place: Phila. Addresses: Germantown, PA; Phila. Profession: Lithographer, painter, educator Studied: Univ. Penn. School FA; PAFA with D. Garber (Cresson traveling scholarship); G. Harding; R. Nuse; A. Lhote in Paris. Exhibited: many nat. print exhs., 1929-65; Phila. Pr. Club,1929 (prize), 1932 (prize), 1929 (prize), 1941, 1953, 1956; WC Ann., 1937 (prize); WMAA, 1933-45; AIC, 1937-38, 1941; PAFA Ann., 1939-53 (gold medal 1946); Corcoran Gal. biennial, 1941; Laguna Beach AA, 1943, 1944; Audubon Artists, 1947; LOC, 1948; Boston Printmakers, 1949; Phila. Art All., 1951; NAD, 1953, 1957, 1959; Am. Color Pr. Soc., 1954, 1960, 1961; SAGA, 1955, 1962; Calif. Etchers, 1959; Bay PM, 1959; Joslyn Mus. Art , 1954 (retrospective); Mt. Holyoke, 1954 (retrospective); Swarthmore, 1954 (retrospective); Woodmere Art Gal., Phila., 1960; Phila. Sketch Club, 1965 ( Medal for Distinguished Service to Art); Phila. Art All., 1965 (Medal of Achievement). Solos in numerous colleges, universities, galleries & museums nationally, 1954-65. Other awards & medals: Pennell medal, 1937; Eyre medal, 1939; Beck medal, 1946; Guggenheim Fellowship, 1950, 1963; hon. D.F.A., Phila. College of Art, 1962; PAFA Fellowship, 1964 Member: NA; SAGA; Phila. Pr. Club; Phila. Art All.; Am. Artists Congress. Work: MoMA; WMAA; CI; LOC; NGA; PMA; SAM; PAFA; NYPL; AGA. Murals, Municipal Court Bldg., Phila.; Philadelphia House...

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