Bidspirit auction | Advertising Poster Gauloises Caporal Cigarettes

Advertising Poster Gauloises Caporal Cigarettes Regie Francaise - Original vintage silkscreen advertising poster for the French cigarette brand Gauloises Caporal Ordinaire, produced for the state tobacco monopoly, the Regie Francaise (SEITA), featuring an image of an oversized blue pack of Gauloises with winged Gallic helmet insignia; several cigarettes are emerging from the open, torn foil top of the packaging; a circular red, white, and black emblem depicting a stylised rooster holding a cigarette, set against a soft sky-blue backdrop. The iconic winged helmet motif visible on the blue pack was designed by Marcel Jacno in 1936. Printed by Artecolor, Vevey. Fair condition, crease marks, tears, minor staining. Country of issue: Switzerland, designer: Unknown, size (cm): 94x65, year of printing: 1950s.