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Dombret & Jussy Velocipedes c.1895

$1,325.00

This poster is an original first printing, not a reproduction.

This magnificent poster for the bicycle manufacturer Dombret & Jussy in St. Etienne, France features a soldier approaching the France border on his fine machine. There’s not much of a clue given as to why this officer is heading posthaste for the French border, but he certainly seems sure of his mission as long as his Dombret & Jussy bicycle is propelling him towards his destiny. The St. Étienne manufacturers put forth a more resolute offering than what we have become accustomed to, but the concept of a serious ride for the serious cyclist is acutely conveyed.

This poster has been archivally and professionally linen backed. Virtually all original vintage posters of this era were viewed as temporary advertising and were printed on fragile, thin paper. While expensive, linen backing is a conservation method used to mount, stabilize, preserve, and protect vintage posters so they can be displayed or framed without compromising value.

Artist: ANONYMOUS

Year: 1895

Size: 37 1/8 x 51 1/4 in./94.3 x 130.2 cm – Linen Backed Archival Mounting

Printer: Affiches V. Palyart, Paris

This is a one of a kind item; please review the photos carefully to determine the condition.

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SKU: Dombret & Jussy - Img 0001 Category:

Description

Vintage posters are the original form of advertising. These posters, made to advertise products, were never intended to last; they were hung outdoors, rained on, and eventually torn down or covered up. The early process of stone lithography created beautiful images, but quantities were small; generally, only 2,000 to 3,000 were printed. The examples that have survived are those that were not displayed; they are the extras that didn’t get used.

By the 1950s, posters were being printed using processes much more technologically advanced than labor-intensive stone lithography. Modern Era Posters are crisp, vibrant, and capture the riders at the perfect moment in time. Official race posters have bold color schemes that jump off the wall. From its roots in the second half of the 1800s, contemporary posters continue to tell the ever-evolving story of cycling.

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This is a one of a kind item, please review the photos carefully to determine condition.

Additional information

Weight 3 lbs

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