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.