A charming lithograph from the "Letters and Signs" series published by H. Vial in Dourdan, circa 1900. This print depicts two shop signs from the Belle Époque: one for a hotel-restaurant , adorned with vine leaves and tableware, and another for a car garage , surrounded by flowers and typographic ribbons bearing the inscription "Oils - Gasoline." A fine example of late 19th-early 20th-century advertising art, blending typographic elegance with the symbolism of the early days of motorized tourism.
✦ Provenance: H. Vial, publisher ✦ Period: Circa 1900 ✦ Dimensions: 43 × 32.5 cm ✦ Material: Color lithograph on laid paper ✦ Condition: Good overall condition, slightly yellowed margins, fresh and contrasting colors. Small tear on the bottom margin and a very small chip on the top edge (not affecting the image).
Decorative piece evocative of the aesthetics of Belle Époque commercial signs – perfect for framing or typographic collection.
