Razzia - Louis Vuitton - 1980s

Elegant original advertising manifesto created in 1988 for the prestigious “Journée du Grand Prix de Paris” sponsored by Louis Vuitton, a horse-racing and high-society event held at Longchamp Racecourse on June 26, 1988.

The work is signed on the plate by Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix-Dénériaz), a famous French illustrator internationally known for his iconic posters dedicated to the world of luxury, fashion, exclusive events and motorsport.

The manifesto presents a refined ’80s fashion aesthetic, strongly evocative of the French luxury universe of the era: a sophisticated female figure dressed in white gazes toward the horizon through a pair of binoculars, immersed in the exclusive atmosphere of Parisian racing.

The composition is notable for:
- strong minimalist elegance,
- an extremely balanced color palette,
- fashion editorial graphics typical of French luxury,
- great decorative and scenographic impact.

The image possesses a strong aesthetic presence and is today particularly appreciated both in contemporary poster collecting and in luxury and modernist interior design.

Particularly interesting is the fact that the manifesto appears published in a volume dedicated to the artist Razzia, as documented in the photographs of the lot, a detail that reinforces its collectible and documentary value.

Objects of interest for:
- Louis Vuitton collecting,
- posters and prints by Razzia,
- vintage fashion advertising,
- French advertising graphics,
- 1980s design,
- equestrian and sport lifestyle collecting,
- luxury and contemporary interior design.

Details
Title: “Journée du Grand Prix de Paris – Louis Vuitton”
Artist: Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix-Dénériaz)
Year: 1988
Event date: 26 Juin 1988
Place: Longchamp – Paris
Type: original advertising manifesto
Technique: original offset print
Support: coated paper
Provenance: France
Brand: Louis Vuitton
Signature: plate signature “Razzia” present in the work
Dimensions: 76x51 cm (approx 30 × 20 inches)
Conditions: good overall condition consistent with age and conservation; there are light warping, small surface marks and slight folds/localized signs of pressure visible in the lot photographs. Colors still very vivid and excellent overall graphic rendering.

The images of the surrounding environment that may appear in the listing are for illustrative and demonstrative purposes only.
The item for sale is the original manifesto shown in the actual lot photographs. The frame is not included in the sale.

Shipping
The manifesto will be shipped unframed, carefully protected and placed in a professional rigid tube to ensure the maximum safety during transport, with tracked shipping and insured package.