Rare 1930s Pastis Olive Poster, Marseille Transporter Bridge, Signed Marc, Linen-Backed, Large Format

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"Comme à Marseille…" A rare and monumental original advertising poster for Pastis Olive, one of the great pastis brands of … Read more "Comme à Marseille…" A rare and monumental original advertising poster for Pastis Olive, one of the great pastis brands of pre-war France. Signed by the illustrator Marc, the composition is a masterpiece of southern joie de vivre: a jovial, sun-tanned docker pours himself a glass of Pastis Olive against the backdrop of Marseille harbour and its iconic transporter bridge.

The bold colours, confident draughtsmanship and larger-than-life character make this an outstanding example of 1930s French advertising art. At nearly two metres tall, it commands presence.

CONDITION & BACKING: This poster is professionally linen-backed (mounted on linen), which stabilises the paper, supports the folds and makes it ready to frame. Linen-backing is the standard conservation method for large-format vintage posters and adds significant value and durability compared with unbacked examples. Overall condition grade A: vivid colours, clean paper.

Dimensions: 130 x 199 cm (51 x 78 in). Linen-backed. Dated 1935. Publisher: Editions Publi-Vente, Paris.

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