Description
This is an authenticated original vintage poster from Galeries Lafayette, created by acclaimed artist Roman Cieslewicz in the 1970s–1980s. IVPDA certified with Certificate of Authenticity included.
Roman Cieslewicz (1930–1996) was a master of modernist commercial art, known for bold color blocking, dynamic figure composition, and graphic sophistication that influenced Cold War-era poster design across Europe and America. His work for Galeries Lafayette captures the essence of Parisian elegance and luxury retail heritage.
The Poster & Its History:
This oversize lithograph celebrates Galeries Lafayette, the legendary Parisian “luxury bazaar” that opened in 1912 and revolutionized department store retail. The poster features a striking illustration of a stylish woman in a vibrant yellow dress, draped in the tricolor (red and blue), with the iconic Eiffel Tower glowing in the background. The composition is quintessentially Cieslewicz: minimal yet commanding, with clean lines and saturated colors that demand attention.
The tagline—”The Best of Paris, All in Store”—promises customers the curated glamour of Paris itself, distilled into one shopping destination.
Why Collectors Seek This:
- Authenticity: Original offset-lithograph, not reproduction. Professionally conservation-mounted on archival linen.
- Artist significance: Cieslewicz is a canonical figure in 20th-century poster design; his work is exhibited in major museums (MoMA, Centre Pompidou).
- Historical value: Documents the golden age of Parisian luxury retail and graphic modernism (1970s–80s)
- Scale & presence: Oversize format (46.5″ × 68″) commands gallery-quality wall presence
- Condition: Excellent. Vibrant color saturation, sharp lithographic detail, professionally preserved
- Provenance: IVPDA certified dealer with full transparency and Certificate of Authenticity included
Specifications:
- Size: 46.5″ × 68″ (oversize gallery scale)
- Medium: Original offset-lithograph
- Condition: Excellent, vibrant colors, sharp lithographic detail
- Mounting: Linen-backed, conservation mounted, archival quality
- Era: 1970s–1980s
- Origin: France (Paris)
- Subject: Galeries Lafayette department store branding + Paris luxury retail heritage
- Artist: Roman Cieslewicz (1930–1996), Polish-French modernist graphic designer
- Certification: IVPDA certified with included Certificate of Authenticity
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