A charming advertising box made of cardboard covered with illustrated paper, produced for Chocolat Foucher – Paris , a company founded in 1819. The tender illustration, by Jean Mann , depicts two children in a cart pulled by a farm dog, transporting milk cans—a direct evocation of the purity and sweetness of milk chocolate. The pastel hues and naive composition are reminiscent of children's imagery from the early 20th century.
✦ Origin: France ✦ Estimated period: Circa 1910-1920 ✦ Dimensions: 18.5 × 10 × 4 cm ✦ Material: Cardboard covered with illustrated paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition with some stains and minor edge wear; illustration complete and legible
A rare example of pre-war Parisian chocolate advertising, at the crossroads of illustration and advertising art — a charming decorative object for a gourmet collection or an old grocery store display case.
