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9 Large 1980s French Wine Posters from the Les Vins De France Collection, – 43" x 29" – Euro-Impressions SOPEXA – From the Estate of White House Executive Chef Pierre Chambrin
An exceptional, estate-fresh collection of nine large-format vintage French wine posters from the personal estate of Pierre Chambrin, the celebrated French-born American chef who served as White House Executive Chef (1989–1994).
These striking posters were printed in France by Euro-Impressions / SOPEXA, known for high-quality promotional wine and tourism artwork.
Research indicates these large-format 43" x 29" posters date to the early 1980s and are increasingly difficult to find as a complete regional set.
This sale is for all 9 posters
Condition: Overall, the posters are in good vintage condition with some age-related handling. Some examples show edge wear or light edge wrinkling consistent with storage and age. Please review all photos carefully., i could not find any large folds, tears or stains.
Included Posters & Condition Notes (All approx. 43" x 29")
1. LES VINS DE FRANCE – SUD-OUEST – light wrinkles upper right edge
2. LES VINS DE FRANCE – LANGUEDOC ROUSSILLON – light wrinkles lower right edge
3.LES VINS DE FRANCE – VAL DE LOIRE – very good condition
4. LES VINS DE FRANCE – PROVENCE-CORSE – light wrinkles upper left edge
5. LES VINS DE FRANCE – BOURGOGNE – light wrinkles lower right edge
6. LES VINS DE FRANCE – CHAMPAGNE – light wrinkles lower right edge
7. LES VINS DE FRANCE – CÔTES DU RHÔNE – light wrinkles lower right edge
8. LES VINS DE FRANCE – BORDEAUX – light wrinkles and two small approx. 1/4" edge tears on right side
9. LES VINS DE FRANCE – ALSACE – light wrinkles lower left edge
All are approximately 43" x 29" (may vary up to 1/2").
Provenance & Significance: A rare opportunity to acquire a substantial French wine poster archive directly from the estate of a White House Executive Chef. Pierre Chambrin’s tenure and culinary career give this collection strong historical and collector interest.
Supporting estate material (shown in final images) includes additional Chambrin estate-related documents and photographs such as:
-A group Chef photograph of Pierre Chambrin
-An image with First Lady Barbara Bush
-Pierre Chambrin’s Académie Culinaire de France diploma
Note: These additional items are shown for provenance only and are not included in this sale.
Shipping: (Item will ship securely via UPS Ground or FedEx Ground (whichever is most economical) with signature confirmation required upon delivery.
Shipping is available within the Continental United States only.
Important: A signature will be required upon delivery. If you are unable to receive and sign for a UPS/FedEx delivery, please do not place a offer.
