Draeger - SNCF - Paris - 1950s

Original SNCF lithographic poster – PARIS, Notre-Dame – 1950 – DRAEGER Printing – 100 × 62 cm Magnificent original French advertising and tourist poster from 1950, produced for the Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF) and printed by the prestigious Imprimerie DRAEGER. This superb vintage poster depicts Paris and its famous Notre-Dame Cathedral, one of the most emblematic monuments of French architectural and cultural heritage. A true testament to the golden age of French railway advertising, this poster illustrates the graphical refinement of SNCF's tourism campaigns in the mid-20th century. A print signed DRAEGER The poster bears the imprint of Imprimerie DRAEGER, a French house renowned for the quality of its work in artistic and advertising printing. The name DRAEGER is particularly appreciated by aficionados of vintage graphic arts and constitutes an important element of the poster’s historical and aesthetic interest. Specifications - Title / Destination: Paris – Notre-Dame Cathedral - Client: Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF) - Printer: Imprimerie DRAEGER, France - Year: 1950 - Type: Tourism and railway advertising poster - Edition: Original vintage - Dimensions: 100 × 62 cm - Country: France - Condition: Good overall Condition/Preservation Original poster from 1950 kept in good overall condition, presenting the charm and authenticity of a French advertising document more than 75 years old. Its large format of 100 × 62 cm gives it a striking decorative presence and allows for notable display when framed. Historical and decorative interest Bringing together three prestigious references — Paris, the SNCF and the Imprimerie DRAEGER — this poster is a fine example of French tourism advertising from the 1950s. It will particularly appeal to collectors of vintage posters, railway heritage enthusiasts, fans of vintage graphic art, and lovers of the French capital. A beautiful original collectible piece, with a strong historical character and high decorative potential, ideal for enriching a collection of French tourism posters or dressing an elegant interior.

Estimate:£125.57

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