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Bemberg Rene Gruau Vintage Fashion Poster Bikers

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:140.00 USD Estimated At:400.00 - 600.00 USD
Bemberg Rene Gruau Vintage Fashion Poster Bikers
This poster was designed for Italian clothier Bemberg by one of the most talented illustrators of his generation. The ad highlights the "fodera" (jacket linings) which come in various bright colors. This group of bikers boldly shows them off. Artist: Rene GruauMedium: Litho on paper, on linen backing (the white area bordering the poster)Date: Around the 1960's Image size: 24 x 38" Framing: Matted in white, in thick rounded wood matte black frameFrame size: 33 1/4" x 47 1/4"Condition: Very good; very slight wrinkles lower left and centerThis is a fabulous poster portraying bike chic! Rene Gruau (1909-2004) began his career in Paris and New York as an illustrator for fashion houses, women's magazines, nightclubs and ballet companies. By the 1950's his images had made a real impression on the Haute Couture of the fashion world. He did advertisements for all the top fashion magazines and designers, including his friend Christian Dior's famous bar dress. His flair for style and sophistication made his designs turn heads. His art is collected in some of the finest public and private collections, including the Louve in Paris