unknown - Caminade Velo poster 1910 - 1910s

Title:
Original French Vintage Cycling Poster – Caminade: La Fabrication Préférée des Champions (c. 1910) – Linen-Backed
​Description:
An original, rare early 20th-century French advertising poster for Cycles Caminade, printed by Publicité Wall, Paris.
​This lithographic poster highlights two legendary cycling champions in detailed gold medallions:
​François Faber: Winner of the 1909 Tour de France, known as the "Giant of Alsace."
​Émile Friol: Multi-time French and World Sprint Champion (1907, 1908).
​The visual composition features a winged allegory of victory holding bicycle handlebars (guidons réversibles) above race scenes showcasing competitive cyclists. Both featured athletes tragically lost their lives during World War I, adding significant historical interest to this piece.
​Details & Specifications:
​Object: Original Vintage Advertising Poster
​Brand / Subject: Cycles Caminade (Bicycle components & frames)
​Artist: Anonymous
​Printer: Publicité Wall, Paris
​Period: c. 1910
​Origin: France
​Technique: Lithograph
​Dimensions: Approx. 40 x 60 cm (15.75" x 23.5")

​Backing: Professional Linen Backing (Conserved and stabilized)

​Condition:
Grade: B+ / A- (Restored)
​Backing: Professionally backed on linen for long-term preservation and stabilization.
​Paper / Colors: Good vintage condition with light, natural age-toning/yellowing. Colors remain vibrant.
​Wear & Restoration: Minor historic edge tears and creases along the left and top border lines have been flattened, stabilized, and touched up during the linen-backing process. A light vintage discoloration/spot is visible at the upper center above the central figure's head.