Original 1984 French advertising poster for Bally by Bernard Villemot—the celebrated “La Blonde” on a deep black ground with vivid citrus hair and rose-pink shoes. Striking grand format that commands a room and epitomises Villemot’s elegant minimalism.
Artist: Bernard Villemot (1911–1989)
Year: 1984
Size: 62 × 46 in (157 × 117 cm)
Printing: Lithograph on paper (France)
Condition: A- / Very Fine — linen-backed & restored; minor surface wear and small retouched flaws in the black field; presents beautifully
Authenticity: Original vintage poster (not a reproduction). Signed Certificate of Authenticity included.
Villemot’s long collaboration with Bally produced some of the most collectible fashion graphics of the late 20th century. This composition distils his hallmarks—bold negative space, refined contour, and a single high-chroma accent—making it a centrepiece for fashion, design, and modern interiors.
Ships rolled in a heavy-duty archival tube, tracked and fully insured.
