René Van Poppel - Anvers: Visitez le ZOO - 1950s

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Original offset lithograph - advertising poster for Zoo Antwerp featuring an image of a polar bear 'Anvers - visit the Zoo - the new building for birds, the aquarium, and the museum.'
Rare in this format and in top condition. Equipped with authentic leaf stamps at the top left.
Design: René Van Poppel (1908-1973). Signed at the bottom right corner 'Rene van Poppel Anvers'.
Condition A: virtually perfect. See photos.
Shipping: will be rolled and sent in a sturdy tube with Bpost track & trace.
Disclaimer: we will not ship to the USA and Canada.

The key figure in poster production for the Antwerp Zoo after World War II is undoubtedly René Van Poppel. One of the most famous zoo posters to leave Van Poppel's studio is the looking-back polar bear, which stands out impressively against a blue background featuring the Schelde, the cathedral, and the KBC building. Graphic top!

Original offset lithograph - advertising poster for Zoo Antwerp featuring an image of a polar bear 'Anvers - visit the Zoo - the new building for birds, the aquarium, and the museum.'
Rare in this format and in top condition. Equipped with authentic leaf stamps at the top left.
Design: René Van Poppel (1908-1973). Signed at the bottom right corner 'Rene van Poppel Anvers'.
Condition A: virtually perfect. See photos.
Shipping: will be rolled and sent in a sturdy tube with Bpost track & trace.
Disclaimer: we will not ship to the USA and Canada.

The key figure in poster production for the Antwerp Zoo after World War II is undoubtedly René Van Poppel. One of the most famous zoo posters to leave Van Poppel's studio is the looking-back polar bear, which stands out impressively against a blue background featuring the Schelde, the cathedral, and the KBC building. Graphic top!

Details

Era
1900-2000
Designer/Artist
René Van Poppel
Poster title
Anvers: Visitez le ZOO
Subject
Zoos, Tourism, Advertising, Animals, Applied art, Graphic design, Natural History
Estimated Period
1950s
Country of Origin
Belgium
Condition
A (excellent - mint condition)
Height
42 cm
Width
30 cm
BelgiumVerified
2323
Objects sold
93.75%
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