NICE PIERRE COMBA C1910 LA REINE DE LA COTE D’AZUR BY
Nice, La Reine de la Côte d’Azur” translates to “Nice, the Queen of the South of France.” Pierre Comba created this poster, depicting a local woman dressed in the region’s fashion of that era. She stands with a view of the port, followed by the Promenade des Anglais stretching along the coast. Her hands hold flowers, used to produce French perfumes in Grasse, a nearby mountain town. Moullot Imprimerie, one of the most renowned printers with locations in Paris and Marseille, printed this poster. It remains in excellent condition on linen.
Artist: Pierre Comba Printer: Mullet, Marseille Size: 109 x 81 cm / 42.91 x 31.89 inches On/Off Linen: On Linen Year: 1910 Condition & Comments: Excellent
1933 Le Mans Englebert Commemorative Poster Tazio Nuvolari and Raymond Sommer
Le Mans where Tazio Nuvolari and Raymond Sommer won in the Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 MM-LM. Tazio Nuvolari, an Italian racing driver. Raymond Sommer, a French racing driver, both had successful careers in motorsports during the early to mid-20th century.
The Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 was a successful racing car produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo in the 1930s. The “MM” in its name stands for Mille Miglia, a famous Italian endurance race, and “LM” could stand for Le Mans, another iconic endurance race. This 8C-2300 is known for its performing well and its numerous racing victories during its time.
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Artist: Belgian On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Size: 16.5 x 24 inches
Year: 1933 original printing Condition & Comments: Condition is A-/B+ with restored pinholes, well done, presents excellently
