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Original Antique French Advertising Poster Cottereau Misti Dijon Belle Epoque
By Ferdinand Edouard Ernest Mifliez (Misti)
Located in London, GB
Original antique French advertising poster for Cottereau & Cie Dijon featuring Belle Epoque artwork
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Posters
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H 63.39 in W 46.86 in D 0.04 in
Original Belle Epoque Poster-Paolo-Fashion Shoes High-France Heels, 1906
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Belle Epoque Poster-Paolo-Fashion Shoes High-France Heels, 1906
Advertising poster for a
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20th Century Belle Époque Posters
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Original Belle Epoque Poster-Tamagno-Liebig-Viande - Piano-Cook, 1898
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Belle Epoque Poster-Tamagno-Liebig-Viande - Piano-Cook, 1898
We can see a cook in front
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H 54.73 in W 38.98 in D 0.4 in
Toulouse-Lautrec, Original Belle Epoque Poster, Ambassadeur Aristide Bruant 1906
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
de Toulouse-Lautrec's poster for a performance of Aristide Bruant at Les Ambassadeurs in 1892
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H 14.18 in W 10.24 in D 0.4 in
Misti, Original Belle Epoque Vintage Poster, Quinquina Du Valet Liquor, 1899
By Ferdinand Edouard Ernest Mifliez (Misti)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Belle Epoque Poster-Misti-Quinquina Du Valet-Cocktail, 1899
Original Vintage Poster for
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H 62.21 in W 47.25 in D 0.4 in
Original Belle Epoque Poster-Au-Olle-Banyuls Trilles Quinquina-Alcool, 1910
By Marcellin Auzolle
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Belle Epoque Poster-Au-Olle-Banyuls Trilles Quinquina-Alcool, 1910
On the poster, a
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20th Century French Art Nouveau Posters
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H 54.73 in W 38.98 in D 0.4 in
Original Antique Belle Époque Style Advertising Poster for Michelin Tyres, 1907
By Flink
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Michelin Tyres. Belle Époque image of an elegant lady in an
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Antique Early 1900s French Posters
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H 29.93 in W 21.86 in D 0.04 in
Mucha, Waverley Cycles, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Vintage Poster, 1898
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Art Nouveau Vintage Poster dating from 1898 by Alphonse Mucha.
Artist: Alphonse Mucha
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Posters
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H 42.92 in W 33.86 in D 0.04 in
Misti, Original Belle Epoque Alcohol Poster, Mint Liquor, Cupid / Angel, 1895
By Ferdinand Edouard Ernest Mifliez (Misti)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster for Liqueur Menthe Pastille liqueur distilled by E. Giffard and
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Posters
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H 50.79 in W 37.01 in D 0.4 in
Mucha, Salon des Cent, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Vintage Poster, 1896
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
lithograph on paper
Framing: Unframed
Style: Belle Epoque, Art Nouveau
Size (w x h): 25.2 x 16.5 in / 64 x
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Posters
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H 25.2 in W 16.54 in D 0.04 in
Mucha, Job, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Poster, Gold, Cigarette Paper 1896
By Alphonse Mucha
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Art Nouveau Vintage Poster dating from 1896 by Alphonse Mucha for Job, Cigarette paper
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Antique 19th Century French Art Nouveau Posters
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H 26.26 in W 18.27 in D 0.04 in
Original French Vintage Travel Poster-Geo Dorival-Normandie France, 1913
By Geo Dorival
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original French Vintage Travel Poster-Geo Dorival-Normandie France, 1913
Railway travel poster
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20th Century French Belle Époque Posters
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H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 0.4 in
Original Vintage Poster-Madame Sans-Gêne-Théâtre-Napoléon-France, 1983
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster-Madame Sans-Gêne-Théâtre-Napoléon-France, 1983
Advertising poster for the
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H 54.34 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Original French Vintage Travel Poster-Geo Dorival-Bretagne-Saint Malo, 1909
By Geo Dorival
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original French Vintage Travel Poster-Geo Dorival-Bretagne-Saint Malo, 1909
Poster by the French
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H 40.95 in W 29.14 in D 0.4 in
Eugene Carriere, Original Vintage Poster, Rodin Exhibition, 1900
By Eugène Carrière, Auguste Rodin
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster-Eugene Carriere-Rodin Exhibition-Alma, 1900
The poster is adorned with a
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Posters
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H 40.95 in W 28.75 in D 0.4 in
"Paris Courses" Color Lithograph Poster by Jules Chéret, 1890
By Jules Chéret
Located in Stockton, NJ
the Hippodrome de la Porte Maillot depicting a free-spirited Belle Époque woman called a Cherette
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Posters
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Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Poster, Champagne Delbeck, Reims, 1902
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
and poster artist, naturalized French in 1930. His career as a poster artist began in 1900 and
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Posters
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H 54.53 in W 38 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster-Biscuit Georges-Caniche-Pierrot-Paris-Chien, 1900
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Details:
Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper
Style: Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque
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H 49.61 in W 35.04 in D 0.4 in
Large Ridel Vocal Comic actor Poster, Theater Paris, 1920
By Harford
Located in LA FERTÉ-SOUS-JOUARRE, FR
This poster is not just a work of art; it is a historical artifact that transports us back to the
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Vintage 1920s French Belle Époque Posters
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H 47.25 in W 15.75 in D 0.08 in
Leonetto Cappiello, Vintage Poster, Thermogene, Cough, Devil, Clown, 1940
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
designer, naturalized French in 1930. His poster career began in 1900 and continued until the 1930s. He
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Vintage 1940s French Belle Époque Posters
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H 47.25 in W 31.34 in D 0.04 in
Original Antique Food Advertising Poster Franco Russian Factory Bakery Biscuit
Located in London, GB
featuring a Belle Epoque style illustration of an elegant lady in a white dress holding a cup of tea and a
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Posters
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H 74.81 in W 49.61 in D 0.04 in
Leonetto Cappiello, Vintage Poster, Biscotines Union, Biscuit, Bread, 1906
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Food Poster for Biscotines Union dating from 1906 by Leonetto Cappiello
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Posters
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H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 0.04 in
Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Alcohol Poster, Cognac Pellisson, 1907
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster for Cognac Pellisson by Leonetto Cappiello dating from 1907.
This is the
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H 63 in W 47.25 in D 0.4 in
Original Vintage Rum Poster, Rhum, Martinique, West Indies, 1900
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster-Rhum of Martinique-Antilles, 1900
The poster features a young black
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Posters
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H 32.29 in W 23.23 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster-Paul Baroni-Fencer-Caricature-Musketeer, 1910
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster-Paul Baroni-Fencer-Caricature-Musketeer, 1910
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H 18.51 in W 18.51 in D 0.4 in
F. Bouisset, Original Art Nouveau Poster, Chocolat Menier, Cocoa, Umbrella, 1893
By Firmin Bouisset
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
of Origin: France
Style: Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque
Theme: Advertising, Chocolate, Cocoa
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H 55.12 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Original Vintage Poster-Eugene Ogé-gestetner Printing Company, 1898
By Eugène Ogé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage poster-Eugene Ogé-Gestetner Printing Company, 1898
This red haired and bearded
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H 55.52 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
F. Tamagno, Original Vintage Poster, Cachou Lajaunie, Liquorice Candy, c.1900
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Epoque
Unit of Sale: Single-Piece Work
Type: Poster
Size: Large (up to 60in.)
Size: 39.4 x 51.2 in
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Posters
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H 51.19 in W 39.38 in D 0.4 in
Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Alcohol Poster, Bitter Campari, Clown, 1921
By Leonetto Cappiello
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
, illustrator, caricaturist and poster artist, naturalized French in 1930. His poster career began in 1900 and
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Posters
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H 38.59 in W 26.78 in D 0.04 in
Original Poster-Georges Dola-Damnation De Faust-Théatre-Opera, 1893
By Georges Dola
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Poster-Georges Dola-Damnation De Faust-Théatre-Opera, 1893
Poster promotional for the
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H 138 in W 72 in D 1 in
Original Art Nouveau Poster, Riviera Railway, St Tropez/Raphael, Grasse, 1890
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Belle Epoque/Art Nouveau Poster dating from 1890 for The French Railways "Chemins de Fer
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H 48.23 in W 32.49 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster-Rhum Octobal Coste-Martinique-Napoléon, c.1890
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster-Rhum Octobal Coste-Martinique-Napoléon, c.1890
Poster to promote Octobal
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Posters
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H 51.19 in W 37.8 in D 0.4 in
Hugo d'Alesi, Original PLM Poster, Monaco Monte-Carlo, Thermal baths, 1896
By Hugo D'alesi
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Belle Epoque Poster dating from 1896 by Hugo d'Alesi for Thermes Valentia in Monaco
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Posters
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H 41.34 in W 28.75 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster-Large Tombola-Tombola-First World War-Press, 1915
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original vintage poster-Large Tombola-Tombola-First World War-Press 1915
Advertising poster for
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H 61.42 in W 45.67 in D 0.4 in
Original Vintage Travel Poster-J. Lacaze-Normandie-Bretagne-Jersey, c.1910
By Julien Lacaze
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Travel Poster-J. Lacaze-Normandie-Bretagne-Jersey, c.1910
Poster from French
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H 41.34 in W 29.53 in D 0.4 in
F. Bouisset, Original Art Nouveau Poster, Chocolat Poulain, Cocoa, Pierrot, 1898
By Firmin Bouisset
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
19, 1925 in Paris, is a French illustrator, lithographer and poster artist.
He was received at the
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H 50.79 in W 36.62 in D 0.4 in
Naulez, Original Railway Poster, Paris London Brighton, Big Ben Westminster 1904
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster by Arsène Naulez produced in 1904 to promote tourism between Paris and
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H 39.38 in W 26.38 in D 0.4 in
Original Vintage Poster-Firmin Bouisset-Bec Deselle-Gas-Menier, c.1900
By Firmin Bouisset
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster-Firmin Bouisset-Bec Deselle-Gas-Menier, c.1900
On this poster, the Bec
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Antique 19th Century French Belle Époque Posters
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Paper
H 71.66 in W 47.25 in D 0.4 in
Original Vintage Rum Poster, Rhum Negrita Old Nick, West Indies, 1899
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original vintage poster-Rhum Negrita Old Nick-West Indies-Sugar Cane, 1899
We see a West Indie
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H 48.82 in W 35.04 in D 0.04 in
Pal, Original Poster, Sapho, Opera House, Soprano, Emma Calve, Theatre, 1897
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
lithograph on paper
Color: Multi-Color
Character: ems dace
Style: Belle Epoque
Type: Poster
Features: Signed
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H 52.76 in W 38.59 in D 0.4 in
Eugene Oge, Original Vintage Poster, Nike Soap Bulles-Linge-Baby-Xxe
By Eugène Ogé
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Region of Origin: France
Framing: Unframed
Style: Vintage
Theme: Advertising
Type: Vintage Poster
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Posters
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H 63 in W 46.46 in D 0.4 in
Original Poster, Cycles Gladiator, Bicycle, Breton Farmer, Black Cat Rabbit 1910
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
create a conglomerate.
René Leverd is a French watercolourist, poster artist and illustrator. He
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H 63 in W 46.86 in D 0.4 in
Clement Aunston, Original Vintage Poster, Wales, Aberglaslyn Pass, 1910
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Poster-Clement Aunston-Wales-Aberglaslyn Pass, 1910
On this poster The gorges are seen in
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20th Century British Belle Époque Posters
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H 40.56 in W 28.75 in D 0.4 in
Original Antique Art Nouveau Poster A La Place Clichy Paris Fashion Summer Sale
Located in London, GB
Original antique advertising poster for the Parisian department store A La Place Clichy promoting
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Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Posters
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Paper
H 51.58 in W 36.03 in D 0.04 in
Late 19th Century French Vintage "Cycles Andru" Poster
Located in Dallas, TX
Decorate a game room or exercise room with this large and colorful antique Belle Epoque poster
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Antique Late 19th Century French Posters
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Wood, Paper
Early 20th Century Vintage French Wine Lithograph, 'Traitez Vos Vignes'
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Vintage French lithograph 'Traitez Vos Vignes' poster
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68 x 50 cm
Format
Linen
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Posters
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1892 Halles Aux Chapeaux - Jules Cheret Original Vintage Poster
By Jules Chéret
Located in Winchester, GB
children".
Depicting a young girl with a large hat on, this gorgeous Belle Epoque poster from 1892 is in
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Antique 1890s French Posters
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H 15.9 in W 11.6 in D 0.1 in
Fillol, Naval Combat, 1900 Universal Exhibition, Paris, Warships, Submarines
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Poster produced for the Universal Exhibition of 1900 in Paris to promote an attraction on the
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H 45.99 in W 30.32 in D 0.04 in
Lautrec, Original Theatre Program, La Coiffure, Théâtre Libre, Ukiyo-e, 1893
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster-Lautrec-La Coiffure-Programme-Théâtre Libre, 1893
This original theatre
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H 12.6 in W 9.45 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Champagne De Castellane Poster by Falcucci Neon Design Drink
By Robert Falcucci
Located in London, GB
regiment of Champagne; the champagne became popular during the Belle Epoque period and is still considered
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Vintage 1930s French Posters
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H 59.85 in W 44.89 in D 0.04 in
Original Antique Book Advertising Poster Through The Wall Cleveland Moffett
Located in London, GB
. Set during a summer in the Belle Epoque period this crime book by the American journalist, author and
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Antique Early 1900s American Posters
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Paper
H 17.33 in W 13.78 in D 0.04 in
Original Antique Chemins De Fer De L'Ouest Paris Etretat Railway Poster: Tennis
Located in London, GB
Original antique travel advertising poster published by French Western Railway - Chemins de Fer de
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Posters
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Paper
H 46.07 in W 31.11 in D 0.04 in
Original Vintage Poster-M. Lalaurie-Grande Quinzaine De Marrakech, c.1915
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Epoque
Subject: Exposure
Original/Licensed Reprint: Original
Type: Poster
Size: Medium (up to 36in.)
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H 30.32 in W 22.05 in D 0.4 in
Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec "Jane Avril" Lithograph
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in New York, NY
Nouveau, The French Aesthetic, by Victor Arwas, p. 175; Lithograph also pictured in Posters of the Belle
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Antique 1890s French Posters
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Paper, Giltwood
French Ad Glacoid Poster, 1890s
By Studio Art Deco
Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR
preserved, which restores the cheerful, refined and exuberant atmosphere of the Belle Epoque in France
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Antique Late 19th Century Belle Époque Decorative Art
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Paper
“Reine de Joie” Lithograph by Toulouse-Lautrec - Musee d'Albi Stamp
By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Located in Pasadena, CA
Montmartre - la Belle Epoque” remains celebrated for its vivid colors and intimate portrayal of the era. His
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Early 20th Century French Belle Époque Prints
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Parchment Paper
Candy Maker in Crystal and Enamel, 19th Century
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
“Ellis Island Immigrant Building” in New York you can se the promotional posters of the boats that would
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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Decorative Boxes
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Crystal, Enamel
Unusual Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, Country, France, 1900
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Catalan, and also known as the Modern Style in English. Art Nouveau was popular during the Belle Époque
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Armchairs
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Wood
H 40.95 in W 20.87 in D 42.52 in
Chandelier Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, in Glass and Iron, Year 1900, Country French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
as the Modern Style in English. Art Nouveau was popular during the Belle Époque period that ended
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
H 35.44 in Dm 19.69 in
Chandelier Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, in Glass and Iron, Year 1900, Country French
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
as the Modern Style in English. Art Nouveau was popular during the Belle Époque period that ended
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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Chandeliers and Pendants
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Iron
H 35.44 in Dm 24.81 in
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French Posters Belle Epoque For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal French posters belle epoque for your home. Each French posters belle epoque for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using paper, plastic and plexiglass. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French posters belle epoque, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right French posters belle epoque, those designed in Art Nouveau styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one French posters belle epoque that is appealing in its simplicity, but Jules Chéret, Jean-Gabriel Domergue and Flink produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a French Posters Belle Epoque?
Prices for a French posters belle epoque start at $1,346 and top out at $12,500 with the average selling for $3,792.
Finding the Right posters for You
Add a welcome personal touch to your space and tie your distinctive interior scheme together by introducing antique and vintage posters to any and every room of your home.
In the late 19th century, following the advent of text-heavy posters printed from woodblocks for use in taverns and shop windows, hand-drawn poster art had become commonplace in regions such as France, England and the United States. Well-known illustrators were commissioned to produce decorative posters to advertise political campaigns, theatrical events, books, household goods and other items. Early poster artists used a printmaking technique called lithography, which sees drawings or paintings created on a stone (or metal) surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The image is eventually affixed to the surface by means of a chemical reaction, and ink adheres to certain sections of the surface while non–image areas are made to repel the ink.
If you wanted a color lithograph in the early days, the number of stones prepared had to match the number of colors you commissioned for the poster. French painter Jules Chéret, widely known as the father of the modern poster, designed some of history's most popular lithographic posters that featured color. Today, Chéret’s art is highly collectible, along with original works by Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha, whose posters advertising theatrical productions helped define Art Nouveau.
Over time, poster artists transitioned to more advanced techniques. Using silkscreens, woodblocks and photolithography, painters and illustrators printed larger quantities at a faster rate.
If you’ve finally tracked down that vintage movie poster, mid-century modern promotional travel poster or other work and you’re looking to find out if it is valuable, distinguishing between an original poster and a reproduction can be complicated. A professional appraiser can work with you on factors such as rarity, assessing the physical condition of your poster and authenticating your piece. For now, take care of your new acquisition because conserving posters is essential in helping them retain their value. A practical conservation method is to have the work mounted on archival, acid-free paper and thin artist’s canvas, then enclosing it in a sturdy frame. (And here is a primer on how to hang wall art, be it arranged gallery-style or otherwise.)
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Iron Large Sconce Modern
1920 Art Deco Nouveau Chandelier
2 Game Table Chairs
Robert Muller
Antique Iron Table And Chairs
Maison Jansen Ebony
Silver English Chandelier
19th Century French Ewer
70s Couch Set
Catalan Cabinet
70s Sofa Set
Marcel Breuer Set Of 4
American Art Deco Couch
American Antique Wood Armchairs
American Art Deco Sofa
Art Deco Table And 2 Chairs
Vico Magistretti Chair Black
French Mahogany Bedroom Sets