Charming old advertising card from the famous Parisian department store Au Bon Marché, illustrated with an anthropomorphic animal scene full of finesse and humor. The composition depicts a rooster and various animal characters in a situation evoking a duel, in a narrative style typical of the late 19th century. On the reverse, a detailed view of the Au Bon Marché store and promotional text enhance the historical interest of this piece, at the crossroads of advertising and popular illustration.
✦ Provenance: France (Au Bon Marché, Paris) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900-1910 ✦ Dimensions: approx. 20 x 15 cm ✦ Material: printed cardboard ✦ Condition: good overall condition with traces of time, light marks and soiling, well-preserved print. Small losses on the back.
A charming old advertising illustration, ideal for a collection of commercial imagery or wall decoration in a Belle Époque style.
