Lot Essay
511 artists submitted potential designs for this advert for 'Paris' cigarettes, however it was finally the Italian Aleardo Villa's Art Nouveau image that was successful.
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LOS CIGARRILLOS PARIS SON LOS MEJORES
Details
VILLA, Aleardo (1865-1906)
LOS CIGARRILLOS PARIS SON LOS MEJORES
lithograph in colours, 1901, condition B+; repaired tears and restored losses in the margins, backed on linen
49½ x 37in. (126 x 94cm.)
LOS CIGARRILLOS PARIS SON LOS MEJORES
lithograph in colours, 1901, condition B+; repaired tears and restored losses in the margins, backed on linen
49½ x 37in. (126 x 94cm.)
Literature
Carrula I, no.895
Special notice
VAT rate of 5% is payable on hammer price plus buyer's premium.