Rare piece of advertising art, this reverse glass sign combines typographic finesse with artisanal craftsmanship. Created with paint and gilding applied to the back of the glass, it features rich graphic details with lines, ornamental lettering and embossed gold leaf motifs. The name Besset refers to a maker specialized in signage and decorative elements, or possibly a letter painter active around the turn of the 20th century. A prestigious testimony to the commercial elegance of the Belle Époque, blending craftsmanship and graphic art.
✦ Provenance: France ✦ Period: Circa 1900-1920 ✦ Dimensions: 51 × 18 cm ✦ Material: Painted and gilded reverse glass ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, visible wear to gilding, minor losses and traces of age without fragility
Decorative piece evoking the charm of Belle Époque shopfronts – ideal for collectors of vintage typography, signage, or refined lettering art.
