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Auction 199, Lot 450

"Vue du Centre de Paris a Vol d'Oiseau avec ses Grands Hotels, Bons Restaurants, Spectacles Presentes et Mis en Place par Grand Marnier Liquor"

Subject: Paris, France

Period: 1951 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
43.3 x 28.2 inches
110 x 71.6 cm
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This remarkable bird's-eye view of Paris filled "with its best hotels restaurants and shows" was published as an advertising vehicle by Grand Marnier Liquor. The view renders the city center with a unique three-dimensional perspective including all the "must see" tourist destinations including the Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe, Louvre Museum, Royal Palace, Notre Dame, Pantheon, and many more. A color-coded key at top left further identifies spots for the weary traveler including hotels, restaurants, cabarets, and night clubs in red and blue overprinting. Decorated by a scroll title cartouche featuring a coat of arms at bottom left. Drawn by G. Peltier and copyrighted by Blondel la Rougery. Folds into stiff glossy wrappers with English text and index (4.6 x 10.2").

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Condition: A

Clean and bright with one tiny fold separation along the right sheet edge that has been closed on verso with archival tape. Brochure covers are moderately soiled and worn.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 9/11/2024

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