Artist: René Gruau
Title: Lido – Quelle nuit !
Year: 1964
Size: 320 x 480 cm / 126 x 189 inches
Format: Large Billboard Poster
Condition: Excellent
Linen Backed: unlined delay of 3 weeks to linenback
Original monumental billboard poster designed by René Gruau for the Lido de Paris revue “Quelle nuit !” (Revue enchantée) created by Pierre-Louis Guérin and René Fraday in 1964.
This is the true large-format advertising printing measuring approximately 320 x 480 cm (126 x 189 inches), produced for outdoor display. The scale places it among the largest format posters issued for the Lido and represents Gruau’s bold graphic style associated with Parisian fashion and cabaret imagery.
To our knowledge, and after extensive review of auction records and gallery references, no other surviving example of this oversized billboard format has been documented. This appears to be the only currently known example of this monumental printing.
Printed for public exhibition and large-scale posting, this format was intended for billboard or prominent exterior display.
An authentic and exceptionally rare oversized work by René Gruau created for the 1964 Lido revue “Quelle nuit !”.
Artist: René Gruau
Title: Lido Prestige
Year: 1957
Size: 187 x 134 inches (approx. 475 x 340 cm)
Format: Large Billboard Poster
Condition: Excellent
Linen Backed: linenbacking 3 weeks delay
Original large-format billboard poster for the Lido de Paris, designed by René Gruau. This monumental advertising piece was produced for outdoor display and represents one of the largest format printings associated with the Lido cabaret.Measuring approximately 187 by 134 inches, this is a true billboard format, far larger than standard poster sizes. Gruau’s characteristic graphic style and bold, elegant linework are evident in the composition, consistent with his long association with fashion and Parisian entertainment imagery.Printed for public advertising, this piece was intended for large-scale exterior display. Please review images carefully for condition details appropriate to its size and original use.An authentic and exceptionally rare large-format work by René Gruau created for the Lido de Paris.
Original billboard-size poster by René Gruau created for the Lido de Paris revue Grand Prix in 1964. The revue was conceived by Pierre-Louis Guérin and René Fraday and featured the celebrated Bluebell Girls. This design reflects Gruau’s signature graphic style associated with Parisian fashion, cabaret, and theatrical advertising.
This is the monumental billboard format measuring approximately 320 x 480 cm (189 x 126 inches). Posters of this scale were produced for large exterior display and were typically issued in multiple panels for street posting. Due to their intended outdoor use, very few examples of this size survive.
Printed by Imprimerie Wagrevitch, Paris. An authentic original printing from 1964.
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Artist: René Gruau
Title: Lido – Grand Prix
Year: 1964
Printer: Imprimerie Wagrevitch, Paris
Size: 189 x 126 inches / 320 x 480 cm
Print Technique: Lithograph
On / Off Linen: 3 week delay to linen-back before delivery
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Moulin Rouge Formidable – Bal du Moulin Rouge – Rene Gruau, circa 1980s
Original large-format advertising poster for the Moulin Rouge revue Formidable – La Revue du Centenaire in Paris. Artwork by Rene Gruau, showing a full-length vertical composition in red, black, and white, typical of his work for Paris cabarets and fashion clients in this period. Printed in Paris by Lithographie IDL Graphique and issued as a very tall two-panel format for display at the Moulin Rouge and in the street. This example has been professionally mounted on linen and is in nice condition, with strong colors and a clean overall appearance.
Artist: Rene Gruau
Title: Moulin Rouge Formidable – Bal du Moulin Rouge
Printer: Lithographie IDL Graphique, Paris
Year: circa 1980s
Country: France
Size: 45.6 x 120 in / 1.16 x 3.06 m
Print technique: Offset lithograph
Linen backing: Yes (professionally mounted on linen)
Condition: Nice condition on linen; colors strong, image clean
Comments: Original large-format poster for the Moulin Rouge Formidable centenary revue, in tall two-sheet format.
Artist: Bernard Villemot
Date: Originally 1989 / This printing 1990s
Size: 16 × 24 in. (41 × 61 cm)
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments:
Poster by Bernard Villemot for Bally, first created in 1989. This example is from a later printing in the 1990s. Known as Bally Kick or Bally Globe, the design was issued in both large and small formats. The present example is the smaller size, offset lithograph.
Bernard Villemot (1911–1989) was one of the leading French poster artists of the postwar period. His simplified forms and bold use of color made his designs instantly recognizable. Villemot worked extensively with Perrier, Orangina, and Bally, producing some of the most enduring advertising images of the 20th century. Bally Kick represents his late work for the Swiss shoe company.
Title: COCKTAIL MONDAIN Artist: Bernard Villemot Date: 1983 Printer: Perrier Size: 19.7 x 23.5 inches Print Type: OFFSET LITHOGRAPHY
This is your opportunity to own a rare and original piece of art by the renowned French poster artist Bernard Villemot. The “COCKTAIL MONDAIN” poster was created in 1983 for Perrier, the famous mineral water brand. Measuring 19.7 x 23.5 inches, this poster is a fine example of offset lithography, showcasing Villemot’s distinctive style and artistic talent.
What makes this poster truly special is its exclusivity. It was not made available to the general public or used in traditional advertising campaigns. Instead, it was intended as a gift for representatives (reps) of Perrier to offer to their clients, making it a rare and sought-after collectible.
Artist: Villemot, Bernard Size: 23.5 x 19″ / 60 x 48 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1980 Condition & Comments: Excellent on linen
Perrier C’est Fou by Bernard Villemot 1980 original excellent
The poster is an original 1980 Perrier poster by Villemot. The poster is in excellent condition. The poster has been known as” the kiss” or the “couple dansant”
Artist: Villemot, Bernard Size: 24.5 x 39″ / 66 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1973 Condition & Comments: Excellent on linen
Bernard Villemot – “UNE NUIT EN VOITURE-LIT” Original 1973 Printing
This exquisite poster, an original 1973 1st printing, showcases the artistry of Bernard Villemot (1911-1989). Printed using offset lithography by Chabrillac, Toulouse, it is in impeccable condition, graded as “A” and expertly backed on linen.
The poster captures the essence of luxurious train travel offered by SNCF, the French Railways, with its elegant depiction of a woman enjoying a restful night’s sleep during her voyage. Villemot, a celebrated poster artist, inherited his talent from his father, and their artwork was highly sought after by prominent advertisers. This piece is a shining example of his exceptional work, hailed as one of his finest creations.