Art Deco Lithograph Poster: Felix Pernod “Felix 45” by Raymond Ducatez, 1935

Description

This Art Deco Lithograph Poster: Felix Pernod “Felix 45” by Raymond Ducatez, 1935, showcases the bold geometric style and vibrant color palette that defined the Art Deco movement in French graphic design. Created by Raymond Ducatez, this Art Deco masterpiece features a striking composition with an iconic green fairy figure against a dramatic dark blue background, immediately capturing the viewer’s eye. The poster’s Art Deco design language—characterized by clean lines, stylized forms, and dynamic composition—made it a powerful tool for vintage spirits advertising in the interwar era.

The artistic elements reveal sophisticated Art Deco symbolism: the ethereal green fairy figure represents the mystique and allure surrounding absinthe and anise liqueurs, while the prominent bottle of Felix Pernod establishes brand identity with elegant clarity. This vintage French poster communicates both the sophisticated heritage of Pernod spirits and artistic excellence, blending commerce with fine art in the Art Deco tradition. The bold lettering anchors the composition, completing the vintage poster’s narrative and establishing immediate brand recognition among collectors of absinthe memorabilia and spirits advertising art.

As a 1930s lithograph, this vintage French poster demonstrates exceptional technical execution through its linen-backed conservation mounting and archival preservation. The original French lithograph process required skilled craftsmen to layer colors with precision—each emerald green tone, each deep blue reflects meticulous artistic intention. This Art Deco poster has been carefully maintained and remains in good condition, with the vibrant pigments and crisp lettering still commanding attention nearly a century after its creation. For collectors of Art Deco design, vintage spirits posters, or green fairy imagery, this represents an authentic original that captures the allure of interwar absinthe culture and graphic innovation.   There was restoration on the borders.   B+

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION

This is an original Art Deco lithograph poster from 1935, not a reproduction. Created by renowned artist Raymond Ducatez and printed by Felix Pernod, this Art Deco masterpiece features a stunning Art Deco composition with an ethereal green fairy figure and a prominently displayed Felix Pernod bottle against a striking dark blue background. The poster measures 46″ × 63″ and showcases the hallmark bold lettering and geometric forms characteristic of 1930s Art Deco design. This vintage French poster has been conservation-mounted and linen-backed to museum standards, with borders professionally repaired to ensure lasting preservation.

The artistic vision behind this poster brilliantly illustrates the intersection of spirits marketing and vintage French advertising excellence during the height of the revival of absinthe culture. Felix Pernod—an anise-based spirit launched in 1935 as a marketing successor to the celebrated Pernod brand—is depicted through Art Deco symbolism: the legendary green fairy, the symbol of absinthe mystique, poses elegantly alongside the bottle of the product. This vintage French poster demonstrates how commercial messaging and fine art merged seamlessly in the Art Deco era, appealing to connoisseurs and collectors of spirits memorabilia. The color palette of emerald green, deep blue, and gold accents reflects the sophisticated chromatic sensibility of interwar graphic design.

This original French lithograph is in excellent condition with vibrant pigments and crisp lettering intact, professionally restored borders, and museum-quality linen-backing. The poster comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and is backed by our IVPDA certification as a trusted vintage poster dealer. Every detail—from the conservation mounting to the archival preservation—reflects our commitment to preserving authentic vintage French posters for discerning collectors of Art Deco design and absinthe memorabilia worldwide. Your satisfaction with this original lithograph is guaranteed.