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Maison du Robinson Antique French Umbrella Poster 1837

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:600.00 - 900.00 USD
Maison du Robinson Antique French Umbrella Poster 1837
This is an original 19th century poster for the umbrella makers Maison du Robinson of Lyon, France. The image shows a famous Robinson- Robinson Crusoe, depicting here wearing goat skin clothes and holding an umbrella of palm fronds. An array of colorful umbrellas in the background appear to fall gracefully from the sky. This is like a early surrealist image. Medium: Litho on paper, on linen backing (the white area bordering the poster) Date: 1837 Printer: Vve. L. DelarocheImage size: 42" x 55" Condition: Very good; some creasing marks, mostly at the top edges; worn and deckled edgesThis is one of the more unusual poster designs we have seen, and it is especially well preserved for its age.