Original vintage lithograph for the French "Loterie Nationale" (National Lottery), specifically for a special drawing of 300 millionaires on December 13, 1952. The poster advertises a total of 63,900 prizes amounting to 1,104,000,000 francs, with 300 prizes of 1,000,000 francs or more, including a grand prize of 50,000,000 francs. The price of a ticket was 4,600 francs. The poster features a stylized Eiffel Tower made up of cartoonish faces, and is signed "B. CANAUX".
Folded but in good condition, with some wear reinforced retro with acid-free professional-grade restoration tape, measuring 46.75 by 62 inches. Will be shipped flat
This poster can be mounted on museum quality linen (thus eliminating all folds) for an additional 150...
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The French National Lottery was established in 1933 to generate funds for the government and became a popular cultural phenomenon. The lottery commissioned many artists to create posters, making them a notable part of French advertising history.