Italian Art Nouveau Vintage Poster for ‘S. Stein’, by Metlicovitz, c.1906
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This Italian Belle Epoque poster was originally designed in 1900 by Leopoldo Metlicovitz for the Mele Department Store, however, in 1906 it was redone for their partner store S. Stein in Beirut, Lebanon.
Mele Department Store, which was known for their high-end clientelle, found Beirut as a good extension for their business – known at the time as the ‘Riviera of the Middle-East’ with their high-class, wealthy populous.
The poster is printed in French, compared to Italian, as French was considered the high-class language.
On the top in Arabic is the name of the store “S. Stein” in a flowery design, reminiscent of classical lettering.
Details
Artists:
Leopoldo Metlicovitz
Origin:
Italy
Circa:
1906
Size:
52.5'' x 81.875''
ID:
#02534
Style:
Art Nouveau, Belle Epoque
Condition:
Very Good
Linen Backed:
Yes
Size
Unit
Inches
Centimeters
Width
52.5
133.35
Height
81.875
207.96
Depth
0.1
0.25
Details
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