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This gleaming 1936 French advertising poster for Sayet shoe polish was created by the Bellenger brothers, celebrated illustrators known for their bold humor and mastery of expressive caricature. Their work often bridged the gap between commercial design and visual storytelling, turning simple products into moments of lively theatricality.
In this poster, a beaming figure leans in with a gleeful grin, polishing a shoe to a mirror-like shine. The tagline, “Un coup de chiffon!... et Sayet,” translates to “A quick wipe!... and Sayet,” capturing the ease and satisfaction promised by the product. The exaggerated features of the smiling face, glowing against a black and gold gradient, add a touch of playful surrealism typical of 1930s French advertising.
Printed in Paris by Vasselais, the design exemplifies the Art Deco fascination with contrast and rhythm, bright light against deep shadow, precision against whimsy. The Bellenger brothers’ stylized energy and impeccable technique make this poster not only an effective advertisement but also a vivid snapshot of the interwar era’s vibrant commercial art scene.
Size: 62.0" x 46.0"
Artist: Jacques Bellenger
Condition: Very Good, Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Poster has never been folded. Minor background scuffs. Light border wear. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.
Age appropriate fading, toning and wear. Poster has never been folded. Minor background scuffs. Light border wear. Please use zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition.
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7514 Girard Ave
 
STE 1615
 
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