1891 Pierre Bonnard "France-Champagne" Poster - Vintage 1950s Lithograph Print, French Wine Advertising

A beautiful vintage 1950s lithograph after the famous 1891 design by Pierre Bonnard, created for France-Champagne. This joyful image shows a lively figure pouring a sparkling glass of bubbly, framed by bold black text against a radiant yellow field.

• Artist: Pierre Bonnard (1867–1947), after
• Year: Originally designed 1891; printed c.1950s
• Size: 31cm × 23.5 cm (12.2 x 9.25 in)
• Printing: Lithograph on paper
• Condition: B+ (Very Good; clean impression, minor handling consistent with age)
• Authenticity: Original mid-century lithograph (not a reproduction); Certificate of Authenticity included

Bonnard’s France-Champagne is considered one of the earliest masterpieces of French poster design. Created in 1891 when the artist was just 23, it announced both a product and a new aesthetic direction in advertising, combining flowing lines, bold typography, and a sense of movement. The playful figure and frothy glass embody the festive appeal of champagne, and Bonnard’s simplified shapes and striking palette anticipated the great wave of Belle Époque poster art that followed.

A classic of French advertising and a wonderful decorative piece for wine enthusiasts, collectors of Art Nouveau, or anyone seeking to capture the sparkle of Paris in the Belle Époque. A lively, historic poster that pairs beautifully with dining rooms, kitchens, and wine collections.

Ships flat in a heavy-duty archival envelope, fully insured. Every order includes a signed Certificate of Authenticity from Vintage Poster UK.