H. Haquenne - Chimay Grand Prix des Frontières - 1950s

CHIMAY 1952 – Grand Prix des Frontières – Original vintage advertising poster from the era – Automobile & Moto – Fiscal stamp and seal – Belgium

Magnificent and authentic old advertising poster dating from 1952, produced for the prestigious Grand Prix des Frontières de Chimay, in Belgium, organized on June 1, 1952, Pentecost Sunday.

A superb collectible piece, a true testimony to the golden age of European car and motorcycle racing in the 1950s.

This vintage poster is distinguished by a spectacular graphic composition, pairing a powerful racing motorcycle, a Grand Prix car and a remarkable layout inspired by the cinematic world.

The illustrations, bright colors and monumental typography perfectly reflect the advertising aesthetics of the 1950s.

A genuine small masterpiece of advertising graphics and the history of Belgian motor sport.

A historic poster of the Grand Prix des Frontières

The Grand Prix des Frontières de Chimay is among the historic events of Belgian motor sports.

This poster announces the edition of June 1, 1952, at a time when automotive and motorcycle competitions thrilled the European public.

Its particularly dynamic graphics depict two emblematic disciplines: motorcycle racing and car racing.

The lower part also features a beautiful advertisement for Celta-Pils – Mèresonne beers, adding an extra dimension to its historical and advertising interest.

The combination of motor sport, motorcycling and Belgian brewing advertising makes it a particularly appealing piece for different collecting worlds.

Fiscal stamp and vintage postmark

A particularly interesting detail of this copy is the presence of an old Belgian fiscal stamp, accompanied by its cancellation mark.

These elements, visible in the photographs, are valuable testimonies of the use and circulation of this poster at the time.

The presence of this stamp and its cancel reinforces its historical character and documentary interest.

A detail especially appreciated by enthusiasts of old advertising posters and collectors of historical documents.

Remarkable condition for its age

This poster, over 70 years old, presents a beautiful overall condition for a 1952 advertising piece.

The colors remain particularly fresh, bright and well contrasted.

The illustrations of the motorcycle and the race car retain their visual intensity, while the inscriptions and advertising elements remain perfectly legible.

The poster naturally shows signs of time: old vertical and horizontal storage creases, light handling marks, small irregularities and a patina on the paper.

These marks are consistent with its age and testify to its history.

Despite its more than seven decades, this poster retains a superb visual presence and an authentic charm.

The photographs are an integral part of the description and allow precise appreciation of its conservation state.

A piece sought after by several collecting worlds

This poster holds particular interest for enthusiasts:
- Of old advertising posters and vintage graphic design
- Of historical car and motorcycle racing
- Of the Grand Prix des Frontières and the Chimay circuit
- Of the history of Belgian motor sport
- Of vintage advertisements for Belgian breweries
- Of automotive decoration and 1950s collectible items

Specifications
Event: Grand Prix des Frontières – Chimay, Belgium
Date: June 1, 1952 – Pentecost
Era: 1950s
Type: vintage advertising poster
Themes: automobile, motorcycle, competition, brewing advertising
Advertising: Celta-Pils – Mèresonne
Special feature: presence of an old fiscal stamp with cancellation
Condition: good overall for its age, colors well preserved, creases and era marks
Presentation: currently framed for preservation and display
Important – Shipping
The poster will be sold and shipped WITHOUT THE FRAME.
The frame visible in the photographs is for presentation only.
The poster will be carefully packaged and protected for shipping, taking its age and fragility into account.
Conclusion
A magnificent Belgian advertising poster from 1952, with exceptional graphics, celebrating the history of the Grand Prix des Frontières de Chimay.
Its superb illustration, its still-bright colors, its authentic patina and the presence of its fiscal stamp with cancellation make it a particularly interesting testament to advertising and mechanical competitions in the mid-20th century.
A piece full of character, combining car heritage, Belgian history and vintage aesthetics.
A wonderful opportunity to acquire a historic poster of over 70 years, ideal for a private collection or prestige decoration devoted to classic automobile sport.
Shipping without frame.