Michelin Bibendum Pneu Velo O'Galop
Original antique advertising poster for Michelin Pneu Velo bicycle tyres featuring a classic illustration by the French cartoonist Marius Rossillon (known as O’Galop; 1867-1946) showing the trademark Bibendum character (the iconic Michelin Man figure made from tires) riding a bike and smoking a cigar against a blue background with the stylised text in yellow letters: Le Meilleur Le Moins Cher / The Best The Cheapest. The French tyre manufacturer Michelin was founded in 1889 by two brothers Edouard and Andre Michelin; the Bibendum / Michelin Man character was created in 1898 by O'Galop using an earlier idea he had for a Munich brewery combined with Andre Michelin's idea in 1894 of using tyres as a figure. Printed in Paris. Fair condition, restored creases, restored tears, restored paper losses, staining, foxing, backed on linen.
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