This poster was issued in 1980 by the Champagne house Castellane to celebrate their long history of advertising design. As part of this series, Castellane printed several of their most famous posters in a uniform 16 x 24 inch format. The present example features artwork by Robert Falcucci and was printed by Castellane as an authorized edition. Professionally preserved, it remains in excellent condition.
Details
Title: Champagne Castellane
Artist: Robert Falcucci
Date: 1980
Printer: Castellane
Size: 16 x 24 in. / 41 x 61 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent A
Comment:
An authorized 1980 Castellane printing, produced by the champagne house itself as part of its commemorative poster series. This edition reflects Castellane’s tradition of revisiting classic designs in a collectible format.
This poster was printed in 1980 by the Champagne house Castellane to celebrate their long history of advertising design. As part of this series, Castellane issued several of their most famous posters in a uniform 16 x 24 inch format. The present example features artwork by Alain Gauthier, a French affichiste who studied under the renowned poster artist Paul Colin. Printed by Castellane as an authorized edition, it has been professionally preserved and remains in excellent condition.
Details
Title: Champagne Castellane
Artist: Alain Gauthier
Date: 1980
Printer: Castellane
Size: 16 x 24 in. / 41 x 61 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent A
Comment:
An authorized 1980 Castellane printing, produced by the champagne house itself as part of its commemorative poster series. The design by Alain Gauthier—who trained under Paul Colin—reflects Castellane’s tradition of celebrating its classic advertising in a collectible format.
Original 1939 lithograph by Robert Falcucci, printed by Imprimerie d’Art et Tourisme for the French National Railways (SNCF). This striking design promotes travel to the Vallée de Chevreuse, a picturesque region just southwest of Paris celebrated for its rolling hills, historic villages, and natural beauty. Falcucci illustrates the Vaux de Cernay, with reference to the Château de Dampierre and the Abbey of Port-Royal, landmarks tied closely to the area’s cultural history. At the time, the Vallée was also known as a circuit for early automobile tours beginning at Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, making this a poster that intersects both tourism and motoring heritage.
The poster is mounted on linen and preserved in excellent condition, rated “A,” with fresh colors and strong impression. A fine example of Falcucci’s work for French railways, combining elegance of design with a timeless subject that remains a favorite excursion for Parisians.
Title: Vallée de Chevreuse Artist: Robert Falcucci Date: 1939 Printer: Imprimerie d’Art et Tourisme Size: 24 x 39 inches (approx. 61 x 99 cm) Print Type: Lithograph Condition: Excellent “A,” professionally backed on linen
Comments: Issued by SNCF to promote the scenic Vallée de Chevreuse near Paris, with references to the Château de Dampierre, Port-Royal Abbey, and the Vaux de Cernay. The region was a popular motoring and cycling route in the interwar period and remains celebrated for its landscapes and historic sites. An outstanding and authentic example of French railway poster design.
