NICOLAS FINES BOUTEILLES NECTAR ET GLOUGLOU OLD PUBLICITY SIGNS OF 1927

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NICOLAS FINES BOUTEILLES NECTAR ET GLOUGLOU OLD PUBLICITY SIGNS OF 1927:
$95000.00

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" RARE Enamel Advertising Sign « NICOLAS – Nectar et Glou-Glou » – circa 1927 Large original enamel advertising sign for Nicolas wines, dating from the interwar period, featuring the famous character “Nectar” accompanied by his son “Glou-Glou”. Description Brand: Nicolas Wines Period: circa 1927 Material: enamelled metal (steel plate) Technique: kiln-fired vitreous enamel (deep, long-lasting colors) Format: large wall sign (shop display type) Mounting: original corner fixing holes Visual: “NICOLAS” header in bold blue letters Slogan: “fines bouteilles” Illustration of the delivery man Nectar, moustached, wearing a blue apron Presence of his son Glou-Glou, carrying bottles Signed “d’après Dransy” (original illustrator) Style & Appeal This sign stands out for: a typical 1920s graphic style, halfway between popular illustration and early modern advertising an iconic representation of the French wine trade a strong decorative and collectible appeal It is an iconic piece of vintage advertising, highly sought after for bar, wine cellar, or retro interior decoration. HISTORY OF THE “NECTAR ET GLOU-GLOU” SIGN This sign is part of a series of advertising materials developed by Nicolas from the 1920s: The character Nectar first appeared in 1922, created by illustrator Dransy He represents a wine delivery man carrying 24 bottles, quickly becoming very popular In the following years, the brand expanded its advertising through: posters catalogs enamel signs displayed in streets, metro stations, and shops Around 1927, a key period: launch of the first illustrated Nicolas catalogs collaboration with major artists such as Charles Loupot development of a strong and consistent visual identity The character Glou-Glou, often depicted as Nectar’s son, appeared shortly after, enriching the brand’s visual storytelling Enamel signs like this one were used: on shop façades in bars and wine merchants as durable signage thanks to enamel craftsmanship HISTORY OF THE “NICOLAS WINES” BRAND Origins (1822) Founded in 1822 in Paris by Louis Nicolas Revolutionized wine consumption by introducing wine sold in bottles instead of barrels Growth By 1870: over 30 shops Early 20th century: strong national expansion 1930s: several hundred stores Advertising Innovation From 1921–1922, Nicolas became a pioneer in advertising: artistic posters advertising films promotional items Creation of Nectar, the brand’s iconic symbol Collaboration with major artists (Cassandre, Loupot, etc.) Commercial Innovations Home delivery as early as 1840 Wide distribution making wine more accessible Key role in democratizing wine consumption in France nearly 500 stores in France over 200 years of history part of the Castel Group COLLECTOR’S VALUE This sign combines several highly desirable features: ✔ Authentic French vintage advertising ✔ Iconic character (Nectar) ✔ Art Deco period (1920s) ✔ Durable enamel medium It is considered a RARE and major piece of vintage bistro and wine merchant advertising. "

COA can be provided upon request for any original items sold in your listing( ref : 15850 )

Creation date: 1927

Printer, Edition, Brands, Fondeur : EMAIL JEAN

Condition: A- ( fine )

Size: 42.2 X 57.9 X 1.2 (inches) / 107.0 x 147.0 x 3.0 (cm)

Weight: 22.00

Condition backing / Material :Metal

StyleART DECO