Antique advertising sign for the quinquina aperitif Le Français, marketed by A. G. Guillot. This elegant oval lithographed tin features a richly polychrome design: deep red tones, embossed gilding, shaded lettering, and a neo-baroque border. At the center, the bottle stands proudly like a national prize, framed by exposition medals and an allegorical winged figure playing a trumpet atop a globe. The composition perfectly reflects the visual world of the great Belle Époque liqueur houses, with a decorative power that remains striking today.
A vibrant and luxurious advertising emblem, perfect for collectors of antique wine, aperitif, or graphic art memorabilia.
✦ Provenance: France, A. G. Guillot, Paris ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900–1910 ✦ Dimensions: Approx. 49 × 40 cm ✦ Material: Embossed lithographed tin ✦ Mounting: Original upper eyelet ✦ Condition: Very good condition – light surface crackling, colors well preserved, glossy varnish, gilding intact in places
An emblematic decorative plaque from the world of antique aperitifs, rare in this condition – ideal for wall display in a vintage café, wine bar, or collector’s interior.
