Description
This is an original vintage lithograph poster from 1898 created for Waverley Cycles, featuring the iconic Art Nouveau design of Alphonse Mucha. The advertisement was published in the Album “Paris Grand Prix” by Hachette, Paris, 1898.
The composition showcases Mucha’s signature aesthetic: an elegantly styled woman in flowing robes, rendered in his characteristic organic forms and warm, earthy color palette. The upper section features Mucha’s primary Art Nouveau design for Waverley Cycles. The lower portion of the page displays a secondary advertisement for La “Solar” acetylene bicycle lantern with detailed product specifications and technical descriptions in French.
Historical Significance: This piece represents the intersection of Art Nouveau graphic design and early automotive/bicycle accessory advertising—a pivotal moment in commercial art history. Harry Reynaud directed Waverley Cycles’ French operations, and this poster was among the most sought-after advertising materials of the era.
Rarity Note: The complete full-page format is exceptionally rare. Historically, most copies were trimmed to retain only the upper portion. Finding an intact, pristine example is highly uncommon.
Short Description
Original 1898 Alphonse Mucha lithograph poster for La “Solar” bicycle lantern. Art Nouveau masterpiece in exceptional condition, archival linen-backed.
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