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Bernard Villemot Art

French, 1911-1989
Villemot, one of the leading graphic designers in France during the post-war period, is regarded as one of France's most talented twentieth-century poster artists. He was the subject of retrospective exhibitions at the Musee des Arts Decoratifs and the Bibliotheque Nationale in Paris between 1980 and 2000. Belonging to the movement that moved towards an international graphic style after the Bauhaus and de Stijl, Villemot's advertising clients included Air France, Perrier, Orangina, and Bergasol. His work is characterized by vivid colors, thin outlines, and abstract and organic forms.
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Artist: Bernard Villemot
Circa 1948 original recruitment poster by Villemot - French Navy
Circa 1948 original recruitment poster by Villemot - French Navy

Circa 1948 original recruitment poster by Villemot - French Navy

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

This striking original recruitment poster, created around 1948 by the celebrated French graphic artist Bernard Villemot, boldly calls on citizens to “Engagez-vous dans la Marine” — e...

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1940s Bernard Villemot Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original Orangina Lady on the beach suntan, orange drink poster
Original Orangina Lady on the beach suntan, orange drink poster

Original Orangina Lady on the beach suntan, orange drink poster

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Spokane, WA

Original Orangina vintage horizontal poster. This poster is not linen-backed and is in Grade A—A—condition, ready to be framed. It was designed in 1984 and is documented as image #38...

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1980s Pop Art Bernard Villemot Art

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Offset

Original Bally Blonde 1982 Fashion Poster by Bernard Villemot

Original Bally Blonde 1982 Fashion Poster by Bernard Villemot

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Boca Raton, FL

This is an original vintage poster created in 1982 by the highly regarded artist, Bernard Villemot. It is an image created for the Bally Company to highlight its elegant and sophisti...

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1980s Bernard Villemot Art

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Lithograph

1967 original poster by Bernard Villemot for Air France Near East
1967 original poster by Bernard Villemot for Air France Near East

1967 original poster by Bernard Villemot for Air France Near East

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

The 1967 original poster by Bernard Villemot for Air France Near East is a striking example of mid-20th-century travel advertising. Commissioned by Air France, this poster embodies t...

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1960s Bernard Villemot Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original Bernard Villemot Vintage French Poster 1976 for Contrex Water

Original Bernard Villemot Vintage French Poster 1976 for Contrex Water

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Boca Raton, FL

Contrex is a circa 1970 French advertisement for Contrex Mineral Water by Bernard Villemot (1909-1989). The advertisement continues Villemot’s signature use of nude beauties in his a...

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1970s Bernard Villemot Art

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Lithograph

'La Côte Basque' original lithograph travel poster with beach and golf
'La Côte Basque' original lithograph travel poster with beach and golf

'La Côte Basque' original lithograph travel poster with beach and golf

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Milwaukee, WI

This poster, titled 'La Côte Basque' in the image, was intended to draw people to travel to the Basque coast of Spain. The image is dominated by the serene blues, greens and yellows of the golf course and sandy beach. Throughout the vista, figures can be seen at leisure golfing, riding horseback, eating at restaurants, and sunbathing. 34 x 23.75 inches, poster 43.5 x 33.25 inches, image Signed in the stone, lower right Framed to conservation standards using archival materials including 100 percent rag mounting, UV5 Plexiglas to inhibit fading, and housed in a gold finished wood moulding with a 3-inch Belgian linen liner. Bernard Villemot (1911 – 1989) was a French graphic artist known primarily for his iconic advertising images for Orangina, Bally Shoe, Perrier, and Air France. He was known for a sharp artistic vision that was influenced by photography, and for his ability to distill an advertising message to a memorable image with simple, elegant lines and bold colors. From 1932 to1934, he studied in Paris with artist Paul Colin, who was considered a master of Art Deco. From 1945 to 1946, Villemot prepared posters for the Red Cross. In the late 1940s, he also began a famous series of travel posters for Air France that would continue for decades. In 1949, Villemot's works were exhibited with those of his contemporary poster artist Raymond Savignac at the Gallery of Beaux Arts in Paris. In 1953, Villemot began designing logos and posters for the new soft drink Orangina, and over time these works would become some of his best known. In 1963, the Museum of Decorative Arts in Paris held an exhibition of his works. By the end of his life in 1989, he was known as one of the last great poster artists, and many collectors and critics consider him to be the "painter-laureate of modern commercial art." Since his death in 1989, his memorable images have been increasingly sought after by collectors. At least three books have been published that survey his art: "Les affiches de Villemot," by Jean-Francois Bazin...

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1960s Modern Bernard Villemot Art

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Lithograph

Original Bally-Chaussures-Globe vintage fashion poster
Original Bally-Chaussures-Globe vintage fashion poster

Original Bally-Chaussures-Globe vintage fashion poster

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Spokane, WA

Original poster: BALLY, a.k.a. Bally Kick and Bally Globe. Artist: Bernard Villemot. Ready to frame. Note that this is the small format version of the poster. Museum linen backed. A poster that is a combination of both art and advertisement. This is one of the last posters that Villemot created. Grade A Condition. The image shows a woman kicking up her heel, while her shadow is that of a man's leg and shoe. The globe in the background shows that Bally is a worldwide company. Add a touch of elegance and nostalgia to your space with this stunning original Bally vintage poster...

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1980s Modern Bernard Villemot Art

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Offset

Original Bergasol vintage poster  Villemot  Sunscreen
Original Bergasol vintage poster  Villemot  Sunscreen

Original Bergasol vintage poster Villemot Sunscreen

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Spokane, WA

Original vintage poster: Bergasol. Artist: Bernard Villemot Professional mounted on acid-free archival linen. Ready to frame. In very fine condition. The Bergasol poster i...

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1970s Pop Art Bernard Villemot Art

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Offset

Bernard Villemot iconic 1973 poster for SNCF’s sleeping car service
Bernard Villemot iconic 1973 poster for SNCF’s sleeping car service

Bernard Villemot iconic 1973 poster for SNCF’s sleeping car service

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

With a few bold lines and saturated blocks of color, Bernard Villemot distills the essence of sensuality and serenity in this iconic 1973 poster for SNCF’s sleeping car service. Titl...

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1970s Bernard Villemot Art

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Paper, Lithograph

1959 original poster by Bernard Villemot fo Meuse Pils
1959 original poster by Bernard Villemot fo Meuse Pils

1959 original poster by Bernard Villemot fo Meuse Pils

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

This striking 1959 original poster by Bernard Villemot promotes Meuse Pils, presented here in its “bouteille familiale” format — a larger shared bottle reflecting the convivial cultu...

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1950s Bernard Villemot Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Original Train Autos-Couchettes vintage French poster  1964  linen backed
Original Train Autos-Couchettes vintage French poster  1964  linen backed

Original Train Autos-Couchettes vintage French poster 1964 linen backed

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Spokane, WA

Original 1964 Bernard Villemot Poster — SNCF “I Entrust My Car and My Sleep to …” — Linen Backed Vintage Travel Advertising Art. Fine condition, Grade A. Excellent colors and rea...

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1960s American Modern Bernard Villemot Art

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Lithograph

Original Loterie nationale L'arc de Triomphe vintage poster
Original Loterie nationale L'arc de Triomphe vintage poster

Original Loterie nationale L'arc de Triomphe vintage poster

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Spokane, WA

Original Loterie Nationale, Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe vintage French poster. Artist: Bernard Villemot. Archival linen backed in excellent, mint condition, ready to frame. The image features five modernism-style jockeys on racehorses for this 1974 poster...

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1970s American Modern Bernard Villemot Art

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Lithograph

1978 original poster by Bernard Villemot -  Bally Le Lotus
1978 original poster by Bernard Villemot -  Bally Le Lotus

1978 original poster by Bernard Villemot - Bally Le Lotus

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

Villemot's 1978 Bally poster stands as a visual masterpiece that seamlessly combines art and advertising. This iconic poster is a celebration of elegance and style, inviting viewers into a world of...

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1970s Bernard Villemot Art

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Linen, Paper

Circa 1980 original poster by Bernard Villemot Advertising Orangina
Circa 1980 original poster by Bernard Villemot Advertising Orangina

Circa 1980 original poster by Bernard Villemot Advertising Orangina

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

This poster was created by Bernard Villemot 🇫🇷 (1911-1989), a famous French poster artist known for his committed posters such as those for the Red Cross or Orangina and Perrier. ...

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1980s Bernard Villemot Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Fashion advertising poster by Bernard Villemot for the Swiss shoe brand Bally
Fashion advertising poster by Bernard Villemot for the Swiss shoe brand Bally

Fashion advertising poster by Bernard Villemot for the Swiss shoe brand Bally

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

Original poster designed by Bernard Villemot, the most "painter" of French poster artists, for the Swiss shoe brand, Bally. Villemot's style is clearly recognizable, thanks to the elegance and delicacy of his feminine silhouettes The majority of collaborations between Bally and the famous French poster artist were usually aimed at women only, whereas this campaign has the particularity of being mixed. We notice this woman in profile who raises a leg backwards: the shadow of her heeled shoe represents the leg of a man wearing a male shoe...

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1980s Bernard Villemot Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1979 original poster by Bernard Villemot - Bally Les Jambes
1979 original poster by Bernard Villemot - Bally Les Jambes

1979 original poster by Bernard Villemot - Bally Les Jambes

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

With bold curves, vibrant color, and sensual rhythm, Bernard Villemot’s 1979 poster for Bally distills fashion advertising into pure graphic poetry. Titled “Les Jambes” (“The Legs”),...

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1970s Bernard Villemot Art

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Paper, Lithograph

1965 original poster for the Prix du Jockey Club by Bernard Villemot
1965 original poster for the Prix du Jockey Club by Bernard Villemot

1965 original poster for the Prix du Jockey Club by Bernard Villemot

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

The original Prix du Jockey Club poster, designed by Bernard Villemot, captures the energy and elegance of one of France’s most prestigious horse races. Villemot, a master of visual storytelling through poster design, applied his characteristic bold use of color and minimalist forms to this piece. Known for his work in advertising for iconic brands and events, Villemot’s distinctive style combines vibrant colors and striking simplicity, making his posters instantly recognizable. This particular poster was created for the Loterie Nationale, a French national lottery, and advertises the Prix du Jockey Club, a major horse racing event often referred to as the French Derby...

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Late 20th Century Bernard Villemot Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1954 Original Poster by Villemot for the tourism in the Basque Coast - SNCF
1954 Original Poster by Villemot for the tourism in the Basque Coast - SNCF

1954 Original Poster by Villemot for the tourism in the Basque Coast - SNCF

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

Once again, a splendid poster made by Bernard Villemot 🇫🇷 (1911-1989), in 1954 to promote tourism in the South West of France and more particularly, the Basque coast. The works of ...

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1950s Bernard Villemot Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1979 Original Poster by Villemot -  Chaussures Bally -  French Fashion
1979 Original Poster by Villemot -  Chaussures Bally -  French Fashion

1979 Original Poster by Villemot - Chaussures Bally - French Fashion

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

This famous and very rare poster was created by Bernard Villemot, the most painter of French poster artists, in 1964 for the famous Bally company. As is often the case, this work by...

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1960s Bernard Villemot Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Original Villemot c1970 Poster Pathe Marconi with Dog

Original Villemot c1970 Poster Pathe Marconi with Dog

By Bernard Villemot

Located in Boca Raton, FL

In this whimsical design created by the gifted poster artist Bernard Villemot, we see the modern day dog admiring the voice and image of his master in the television screen. In the b...

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1970s Bernard Villemot Art

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Lithograph

1964 original poster by Villemot for the Train Autos-Couchettes SNCF
1964 original poster by Villemot for the Train Autos-Couchettes SNCF

1964 original poster by Villemot for the Train Autos-Couchettes SNCF

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

The 1964 original poster by Villemot for the Train Autos-Couchettes service by the French national railway (SNCF) is a significant piece of mid-century advertising history. With the ...

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1960s Bernard Villemot Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1974 original poster for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe by Bernard Villemot
1974 original poster for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe by Bernard Villemot

1974 original poster for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe by Bernard Villemot

By Bernard Villemot

Located in PARIS, FR

The 1974 original poster for the Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, designed by the renowned French graphic artist Bernard Villemot, is a striking example of mid-20th-century poster art. Vil...

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1970s Bernard Villemot Art

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Linen, Paper, Lithograph

Peintre d'affiches FÊTE DE L'AFFICHE. 1985 (sans texte)
Peintre d'affiches FÊTE DE L'AFFICHE. 1985 (sans texte)

Peintre d'affiches FÊTE DE L'AFFICHE. 1985 (sans texte)

By Bernard Villemot

Located in New York, NY

FÊTE DE L'AFFICHE. 1985 (sans texte) Epreuve d'artiste sur vélin, reassigned and Numbered. 1987. Lithograph hors commerce, imprimée par.. 8/175. Signed in pencil Villemot. 40x25"...

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1980s Modern Bernard Villemot Art

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Lithograph

Bernard Villemot art for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a wide variety of authentic Bernard Villemot art available for sale on 1stDibs. If you’re browsing the collection of art to introduce a pop of color in a neutral corner of your living room or bedroom, you can find work that includes elements of blue, orange, red and other colors. You can also browse by medium to find art by Bernard Villemot in paper, lithograph, fabric and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the modern style. Not every interior allows for large Bernard Villemot art, so small editions measuring 12 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Yves Brayer, Marcel Mouly, and Jean Helion. Bernard Villemot art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $316 and tops out at $8,919, while the average work can sell for $1,663.

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