Paris was created by Paul Colin in 1946 for the Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (French National Railways). The design brings together several of the city’s most recognized landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Eiffel Tower. In the foreground, doves in flight add a symbolic note of peace in the post-war period.
The composition uses vibrant blue, red, gold, and cream tones on a light blue background, with the title lettering along the lower edge printed in gold ink. Printed in lithography, this mid-century French travel poster reflects the optimism and renewed cultural life of Paris in the years following World War II.
Title: Paris
Artist: Paul Colin
Date: 1946
Commissioner: SNCF – Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français
Size: 24.5 × 39.5 in
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent A on linen
Comments: Features the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Eiffel Tower, with doves symbolizing peace. Gold-ink title lettering along the lower edge.
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
Artist: Dessierier Printer: Dessirier, Paris Size: 26 x 39 inches On/Off Linen: On Linen Year: 1950 Condition & Comments: Excellent
This vintage travel poster, titled “République du Cote D’Ivoire” by Destrier, dates back to around 1950. It is a lithograph printed in France by Imprimerie Dessirier. The poster measures 25 x 39 inches and is in excellent condition, having been preserved on linen.
The poster was originally created for the French travel bureau to promote tourism to Cote D’Ivoire, also known as the Ivory Coast. It features a striking design with elephants, showcasing the natural beauty and allure of the region.
