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French Vintage Mid Century Museum Poster ‘La Monnie de Paris’ by Bernard Villemot, 1970s

$2,200.00

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This is a Modern period French advertising poster for the Museum of Currency in Paris, by the artist Bernard Villemot. This large poster features a rich deep two-toned red background with visible brushstrokes; a bright gold coin stands in the center casting three shadows around it, one blue, one gray, and one off-white. The complex use of color, perspective and lighting that Villemot utilizes in the piece makes the coin practically jump out of the background. There is text, in a subtly complementary dark grey, at the bottom right hand corner that provides detailed information on the museum and its exhibits.

Founded in 864 AD, it is the world’s oldest continuously running minting institution operating. The Monnaie de Paris (Paris Mint) is responsible for producing France’s euro coins, and was founded by Charles the Bald, a grandson of Charlemagne, with the goal of centralising and gaining control of France’s currency.

Details

Origin:

France

Circa:

1960s

Printer:

IPA

Size:

46'' x 63''

ID:

#00341

Condition:

Excellent, Very Good

Linen Backed:

Yes

Size

Unit

Inches

Centimeters

Width

46

116.84

Height

63

160.02

Depth

0.1

0.25

Details

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La Belle Epoque 71 8th Avenue, New York, NY 10014-1227

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