Original 1930s French Art Deco Poster, Favor Cycles &
Motos
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Date: c. 1930
Size: 19 1/2 x 19 1/2 inches (50 x 50 cm)
linen backed, lithograph
Artist: Jean Prunière
This poster in an Original Vintage Poster; it is not a reproduction.
This vintage French poster from the 1930s is an
advertisement for the Favor Bicycle and Motorcycle company. The bold circular
composition was designed by Jean Prunière, who does a great job of
advertising the speed of Favor's products.
Favor was founded in France in 1898 and produced
bicycles and motorcycles until folding in 1977. Their motorcycles were
regularly ridden to victory in French national championships throughout
the 1950s. Clermont–Ferrand is a twin-city located in the Auvergne region of
central France. In addition to the Favor company, it has been the home of
Michelin tires since their founding in 1888.
The poster
has a unique square format and has superb Art Deco graphic and typographic
characteristics. It is in very good condition.