Description
Pierre Dieuzey et ses Capetiens — Jazz New Orleans — Pierre Merlinis is an original jazz poster from c. 1959, presented as a vintage lithograph (not a reproduction). The artwork is credited to Pierre Merlin and captures a distinctive, period-accurate visual style associated with French jazz culture.
The poster depicts Pierre Dieuzey et ses Capetiens (and his six Captains), a French jazz group, in costume and holding musical instruments—most notably a trumpet. Visually, the composition centers on a figure dressed for performance, framed by decorative graphic elements and bold color fields. The main colors are medium blue and black, set against an unbleached, cream-toned paper ground, giving the poster a warm, vintage presence while remaining crisp and readable from a distance.
Condition and preservation details matter greatly for collectors of pre-1960s jazz ephemera, and this listing emphasizes that the piece is conservation-mounted and linen-backed. That conservation approach helps stabilize the poster for long-term display while maintaining the original character of the lithographic print.
Offered in very fine condition (as stated), this is an excellent choice for anyone building a serious vintage jazz poster collection—particularly those who focus on original European jazz artwork and well-preserved, ready-to-frame museum-quality presentations.
Condition
- Very fine collector condition
- minor, age-appropriate surface wear
- conservation-mounted, linen-backed
- excellent condition
Authentication
Includes a Free Certificate of Authenticity with the artwork.
Collector Notes
- conservation-mounted, linen-backed
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