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Auction 201, Lot 485

"Vue du Centre de Paris a Vol d'Oiseau"

Subject: Paris, France

Period: 1973 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Printed Color

Size:
43.2 x 28.2 inches
109.7 x 71.6 cm
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This remarkable bird's-eye view of central Paris 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. Decorated by a scroll title cartouche featuring a coat of arms at bottom left. Drawn, printed and copyrighted by Blondel la Rougery. Folds into stiff glossy wrappers with English text (4.6 x 10.3").

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Condition: A

Clean and bright with one tiny fold separation along the top sheet edge. Brochure covers have average wear.

Estimate: $140 - $170

Sold for: $70

Closed on 11/20/2024

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