Pelican Cigarettes Vintage French Advertising Poster
DESCRIPTION
Bold, playful, and unmistakably Art Deco, Pelican Cigarettes is a striking vintage French advertising poster featuring an elegant pelican cleverly holding a cigarette in its oversized beak. Designed with vivid contrasts of black, green, yellow, and red, the artwork captures the witty visual storytelling and graphic sophistication of early 20th-century European advertising.
The composition blends surreal humor with streamlined typography, creating an image that feels both whimsical and highly modern. The stylized curves, flat color fields, and dramatic silhouette work are characteristic of the golden age of French poster design.
Perfect for collectors of vintage tobacco advertising, Art Deco enthusiasts, cocktail lounges, creative studios, or anyone drawn to bold graphic art with personality and charm.
ARTWORK DETAILS
- Title: Pelican Cigarettes
- Artist: Charles Yray
- Style: Art Deco / Vintage advertising poster
- Origin: France
- Era: Early 20th century
- Theme: Tobacco advertising, surreal illustration, French graphic design
- Features: Stylized pelican illustration, bold typography, geometric color composition
Perfect for
- Art Deco interiors
- Vintage advertising collections
- Cocktail bars and lounges
- Graphic design studios
- Eclectic modern decor
- Tobacco memorabilia collections
- French poster art enthusiasts
PRINT QUALITY
Our museum-quality reproduction is printed on thick matte paper (200 gsm / 80 lb) to enhance depth, texture, and color richness.
Each print is carefully color-corrected to stay faithful to the original vintage artwork.
AVAILABLE SIZES
Multiple sizes available to perfectly fit your space.
Need a custom size? Contact us anytime.
FRAMING
We offer a framing service so your poster arrives ready to hang in a solid pine wood frame — elegant, timeless, and made to beautifully showcase vintage artwork.
Each frame includes a hanging kit for easy wall mounting, while shatterproof plexiglass keeps your poster protected, lightweight, and safe.
Available in 4 frame styles: Natural Wood, Dark Wood, White, and Black.
SHIPPING & PACKAGING
- Ships within 3–7 days
- Secure packaging to ensure safe delivery
- Express shipping available on request
- Free shipping on orders over $69 (code: MYGIFT)
RETURNS
Not satisfied? Contact us within 7 days — we’ll make it right with a replacement or refund.
