It is important to remember that you are buying an original vintage fine art poster an not a reproduction of any kind. We do not use terms like “mint” or “near mint” condition, as they are highly subjective. Each of our pieces is photographed in high quality so you can zoom in and view the poster in greater detail. In addition we use the following IVPDA (International Vintage Poster Dealers Association) approved condition rating system:
"A" Condition: the poster is in fine condition. The colours are fresh and there is no paper loss. If there is a slight tear, or folds, it is very unobtrusive.
"B" Condition: the poster is in good condition. The colours are acceptable. While slight paper loss maybe evident, it does not distract from the image. Restoration, if any, is not immediately apparent.
"C" Condition: the poster is in fair condition. Colours are faded, and there are signs of more extensive restoration. Existing folds are more visible, and possibly minor paper loss.
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This is a beautiful travel poster created as part of a series by the French railways (Chemin de Fer de Paris a Orleans). It shows one of Loire Valley's famous renaissance castles, Chateau de Saumur, located in the French town of Saumur. The poster ironically advertises that this area can be explored as part of an automobile circuit.
Constant Leon Duval (1877-1956), was a French a painter and poster designer. From 1910 and until the nationalization of French railways in 1937, he created many posters for companies operating the networks. He used his great talent for painting landscapes to showcase natural sites accessible on the rail path. Throughout his career he was one of the most sought after lithographic poster designers. He designed this poster in 1924.
Particulars: This lithographic poster has been professionally conserved and backed on acid-free linen paper (see poster and print conservation and restoration).