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Keller et Guérin Lunéville Rare Set Pirelli Motoring Plates, 20th Century

$2,257.41per set
£1,650per set
€1,941.26per set
CA$3,100.21per set
A$3,469.75per set
CHF 1,811.75per set
MX$42,331.16per set
NOK 22,997.81per set
SEK 21,823.50per set
DKK 14,496.40per set
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A very rare and interesting set of six French Pirelli advertising plates printed with motoring scenes in late Art Nouveau and early Art Deco style and produced by Keller et Guérin, Lunéville. The rounded plates are all decorated with sepia toned individual motoring scenes incorporating a Pirelli tyre. All are signed HL Roowy which seems to have been the name used by British artist Stanley Charles Rowles (b.1887) and who was a recognized and accomplished motoring artist in the early 20th century. He created similar advertising illustrations for Michelin. Dating is challenging as all the plates bear the printed marks for Keller & Guérin, Lunéville has used between 1880 and 1922. The mark was used again later but incorporated the date. Pirelli too launched on the stock exchange as an international business in 1922 which would also probably correspond to the designs on these plates. Due to the rarity however it is difficult to establish when these were actually made. The plates are offered in excellent original condition.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 0.6 in (1.5 cm)Diameter: 8.08 in (20.5 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 6
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Ceramic,Glazed
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1922
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Bishop's Stortford, GB
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: DA200271stDibs: LU1328219382662

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