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Jacques-Pierre Bellenger1938 Art Deco poster for luxury shoe brand Bally by french duo Bellenger1938
1938
$3,318.66
£2,470.71
€2,800
CA$4,572.61
A$5,091.60
CHF 2,692.56
MX$61,961.61
NOK 33,940.26
SEK 31,976.71
DKK 21,315.08
About the Item
In this striking Art Deco poster designed by the French duo Pierre & Jacques Bellenger, the luxury shoe brand Bally is elevated—quite literally—via a cleverly structured composition of geometric steps and vivid color contrasts. The image features a sharply dressed couple descending a stylized staircase of alternating blue and gold hues, symbolizing elegance, progress, and upward mobility.
The bold red "BALLY" lettering seems to ascend the stairs itself, drawing the eye diagonally across the poster in a gesture that mirrors both movement and sophistication. The tagline, "Le meilleur marché par la qualité" ("The best value through quality"), succinctly encapsulates the brand's identity—an accessible luxury forged through superior craftsmanship.
Published in 1938, on the cusp of World War II, this poster stands at the tail end of the optimistic, modernist aesthetic of the interwar period. The use of crisp lines, stylized figures, and abstract spatial depth reflects the influence of Bauhaus and Cubism on commercial design, making this a perfect example of Art Deco applied to high-end advertising.
Today, this piece not only represents the timeless legacy of Bally as a footwear innovator but also offers a snapshot of 1930s Parisian design sensibility, where utility met elegance on the very steps of modernity.
Fashion - Advertising - France
Printed by De la Vasselais
- Creator:Jacques-Pierre Bellenger (French)
- Creation Year:1938
- Dimensions:Height: 45.28 in (115 cm)Width: 22.45 in (57 cm)
- Medium:
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- Condition:Good condition, one crease, on linen.
- Gallery Location:PARIS, FR
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1792216542342
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