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Garretto, Original Air France Poster, Fleche d'Orient, Pegasus Europe Paris 1936

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Air France poster, Fleche d’Orient produced by Paolo-Frederico Garretto in 1936. Artist: Paolo-Federico Garretto (1903-1989) Title: Air France – Flèche d'Orient Date: 1936 Size: 11.8 x 19.7 in. / 30 x 50 cm. Printer: Alliance Graphique – L. Danel, 34 rue Marc Segun, Paris Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Designates a poster in very good condition. The colours are fresh and there are no or very few paper losses. If there are imperfections they are marginal and imperceptible.) Additional Details: Garretto highlights a stylized plane, formed by bird wings and the names of the cities where the Fleche d’Orient is heading: Paris, Strasbourg, Nurnberg (Germany), Praha (Czech Republic), Warszawa (Poland), Wien (Austria), Budapest (Hungary), Beograd (Serbia (Former Yugoslavia)), Sofiya (Bulgaria), Bucuresti (Romania), Istanbul (Turkey). The shrimp (or Seahorse or Winged Horse), emblem of Air France from 1933 to 1976, is visible in the C of France. The composition of the Company's posters at this time revolves around four elements: The sky, a plane, the nine letters of Air-France and "the shrimp". Paolo Federico Garretto is an Italian painter, known for his caricatures and posters. He studied architecture and graphics in Rome. He began working as a caricaturist and advertising painter in London and in 1930 in Paris. We are specialized in fine prints and original vintage posters and have been providing expert advice to international clients, collectors and museums since 1970. We guarantee the authenticity of all our items.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.69 in (50 cm)Width: 11.82 in (30 cm)Depth: 0.4 in (1 cm)
  • Style:
    Art Deco (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1936
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Normally designates a poster in very good condition. Colours are fresh and there is very little or no paper loss. Any imperfections are marginal and unnoticeable).
  • Seller Location:
    SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 2237850631511stDibs: LU7066236196472
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