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This original 1956 magazine advertisement from the French publication Plaisir de France features a whimsical winter illustration by the renowned French architect and artist Guillaume Gillet. Known for his mid-century modernist contributions to French architecture, Gillet’s commercial work here depicts a stylized, monocled snowman in a top hat holding a yellow banner for \"Prétexte,\" a classic Lanvin fragrance. The illustration is signed \"Guillaume Gillet\" in the plate, indicating the artist\'s printed professional signature within the design; this is not a hand-signed work. As an original vintage paper item from 1956, it serves as a sophisticated example of mid-century French commercial art and luxury branding.
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measurements across x height approx.
9.10 x 12.25