Artist: Marc Printer: Publi Vente, Paris Size: 51 x 78″ / 130 x 200 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1930 Condition & Comments: excellent
This is an original poster for PASTIS OLIVE, created in 1930 by the artist MARC and printed by PUBLI VENTE, PARIS. It measures 51 x 79 inches and is a stone lithograph mounted on linen. The poster is in excellent “A” condition, representing a well-preserved vintage piece.
The poster showcases the French tradition of enjoying pastis, set against the backdrop of the Port of Marseille. It is a rare and historically significant piece of advertising art from the 1930s, capturing the cultural significance of pastis in France.
Agression de Mers El Kebir hand signed by Marin Marie
Artist: Marie, Marine Printer: Dept de la Marine Size: 24 x 36 ” / 61 x 91.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1979 Condition & Comments: excellent A
The image is of the bombing of the French Fleet docked at Mers-el-kebir at the beginning of the war when France fell to the Germans and the Vichy Government was working for the Germans. The Allies fearing that the fleet would be used by the germans against them decided to attack and destroy the fleet. Although only one battleship was sunk others were damaged and over 1297 French sailors perished. Rare and signed lithograph by one of France’s best marine artists.