{"product_id":"les-motards-the-motorcycle-cops-by-georges-allard-1958","title":"The Motorcycle Cops","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis original French Grande poster for \"Les Motards\" (1959) captures the spirit of late 1950s French comedy cinema with a design that is as clever as it is bold. Signed by G. Allard, the composition presents a striking frontal view of two police motorcyclists, their directional arm signals creating a dynamic symmetrical pattern that draws the eye immediately. The gray-toned figures emerge from a cream background, while the title blazes below in alternating blocks of green, blue, red, and white.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe film starred Roger Pierre and Jean-Marc Thibault, one of France's most beloved comedy duos of the postwar era, in a lighthearted take on the life of traffic police. Printed by Établissements St Martin in Paris, large format for French theatrical display. The publicity was handled by J. Fourastié, as noted in the lower left margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA standout piece for collectors of French cinema ephemera, transportation graphics, or mid-century European poster design, this example bridges commercial illustration with genuinely inventive graphic composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 62.5\" x 46.75\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArtist:\u003c\/strong\u003e G. Allard\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Original fold lines have been professionally restored. Light color touch ups along original fold lines. Small areas of tape reside from previous hanging removal. Faint stray printer marks. Minute areas of paper restoration to center right of right figure. Very faint creases above head of center figure. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Authentic Vintage Posters","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44444354773107,"sku":"P7001","price":1264.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0088\/3005\/8556\/files\/edited_c45c83d5-d906-4967-92aa-dd87c8e419c6.jpg?v=1773347915","url":"https:\/\/www.authenticvintageposters.com\/en-nl\/products\/les-motards-the-motorcycle-cops-by-georges-allard-1958","provider":"Authentic Vintage Posters","version":"1.0","type":"link"}