A set of ten antique pharmaceutical labels from the Emile Giraud Pharmacy in Lunel, illustrating the rich graphic and typographical style of the French pharmacopoeia during the Belle Époque. The lot includes labels for various products (fortifying wines, syrups, depuratives, injectables, talc, starch, etc.), with a wide variety of formats, colors, and compositions. The caduceus, pharmaceutical crosses, and decorative lettering are ubiquitous, offering a particularly evocative glimpse into the medical and commercial practices of the turn of the 20th century. A rare collection due to its diversity and excellent state of preservation.
✦ Origin: France, Lunel (Hérault) ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: Various formats, from circular to rectangular ✦ Material: Lithographed printed paper ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, slight normal signs of wear, fresh colors and sharp prints
A highly sought-after decorative and documentary set, ideal for an antique pharmacy collection, Belle Époque graphic arts or a cabinet of curiosities.
