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Original Antique Advertising Poster Michelin Man Bibendum Tyres Cigar Bicycle

About the Item

Original antique advertising poster for Michelin tyres featuring a great illustration showing the trademark Bibendum character - the iconic Michelin Man figure made from tyres - smoking a cigar and riding a bicycle at speed along a country road with a sign on his back reading: Le meilleur le moins cher / The best, the cheapest. Printed by Bulens Freres, Brussels. The French cartoonist Marius Rossillon (known as O'Galop; 1867-1946) created the iconic Bibendum / Michelin Man character in 1898 for the French tire company Michelin (founded 1889). Printed by Bulens Freres, Brussels. Good condition, staining, restored paper losses, restored tears, ink stamps on top left corner, backed on linen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 30.32 in (77 cm)Width: 22.05 in (56 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1900s
  • Condition:
    Repaired: Restored paper losses, restored tears, backed on linen. Good condition, staining, restored paper losses, restored tears, ink stamps on top left corner, backed on linen.
  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1012637413042

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