Art Deco Advertising Sign on Tin Plate, Italy, 1924

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Old Art Deco Advertising sign on tinplate for “Prior” sigars. Dated 1924, numbered “51” and signed by designer “S.A.G. De-Andries … Read more Old Art Deco Advertising sign on tinplate for “Prior” sigars. Dated 1924, numbered “51” and signed by designer “S.A.G. De-Andries Sampierdarena.

This captivating sign was produced in Italy in 1924 to promote the Prior cigar brand, a hallmark of refined leisure in early 20th‑century advertising. Executed on tin with a decorative embossed border, it features a distinguished gentleman in formal attire, savoring a cigar with evident pleasure; a classic motif of sophistication and success.

The composition’s bold typography and stylized smoke curls reflect the Art Deco aesthetic emerging across Europe at the time, while the hand‑illustrated portrait retains the expressive realism of late Belle Époque poster art.

A fine example of vintage Italian advertising, this piece embodies the transition from ornate illustration to modern graphic design, making it both a collectible artifact and a glimpse into the glamour of 1920s consumer culture. This piece has an attribution mark,
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