Lot #57: Vintage Rene Pean Mers les Bains French Travel Poster 1905 Framed Art Print

Beautifully framed French travel and tourism advertisement featuring Mers-les-Bains, a historic seaside resort along the northern coast of France. The original poster design dates to approximately 1905 and is attributed to renowned French illustrator René Péan (1875–1940), whose artwork is celebrated for its elegant Art Nouveau styling and colorful advertising illustrations. This charming composition depicts a fashionable woman seated along the French coastline, interacting with a young girl dressed in red. Behind them stretches the picturesque beachfront of Mers-les-Bains, complete with historic seaside architecture and the dramatic coastal cliffs. The advertisement promotes the resort’s summer season, running from June 15 through October 15, along with its beaches, casino, theater, entertainment, and recreational attractions. The artwork features the distinctive typography and decorative styling associated with French Belle Époque advertising. Artwork Details * Artist: René Péan * Title: Mers-les-Bains * Original Design: Circa 1905 * Origin of Design: France * Style: Art Nouveau / Belle Époque * Subject: French Seaside Resort / Travel & Tourism * Language: French * Presentation: Framed under glass * Frame: Ornate gold-tone decorative frame * Matting: Light-colored textured mat with decorative gold-tone inner border * Orientation: Portrait / Vertical * Artwork Type: Decorative print or reproduction of an early French travel advertisement Framing & Presentation The artwork is professionally presented in an attractive, substantial gold-tone decorative frame. The frame features an ornate raised border with an antiqued finish, surrounding a light-colored textured mat and coordinating decorative inner trim. The combination creates a beautiful vintage appearance that complements the artwork’s original French advertising design. The back features a protective board and attached hanging wire, allowing the piece to be displayed immediately. Dimensions: 18” X 24” Pickup category timeslot {A}