Description
This stunning 1940 Art Deco masterpiece captures the essence of French lottery mystique. Francois del Ry’s iconic design features a blindfolded woman whose flowing hair seems caught mid-motion, symbolizing the unpredictable nature of chance. The composition brilliantly employs France’s national colors—red, white, and blue—against a sophisticated Art Deco palette. Del Ry’s elegant linework and bold graphic sensibility echo the refinement of his contemporaries like Jean Carlu, though his portfolio remains tantalizingly rare. The poster’s subtle message is profound: you cannot know if you will win unless you play. Originally produced in both small and large formats, this 15.5″ × 23.5″ edition represents the more intimate scale of lottery promotion. Professionally linen-backed and conservation-mounted, this original lithograph from Création Éditée (9 Rue de la Pépinière, Paris) and printed by Jules Simon S.A. remains in very good condition—a testament to careful stewardship and archival care. With Certificate of Authenticity.
Francois del Ry
Date:c. 1940
Size:15.5 x 23.5
Medium: Lithograph / linen-backed
INV. #:9979
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