Meeting d'Aviation Nice 1910
Vintage advertising poster / Lithograph print on paper • Signed 'C. R. Brioschi' (Cesare R. Brioschi)
Style & Movement
Art Nouveau / Belle Époque / Early Aviation Advertising
Medium & Technique
Chromolithography on paper, utilizing flat areas of color and fine typographic design typical of early 20th-century poster art.
Creation Period
1910
Dimensions & Format
Estimated approximately 39 x 27 inches (99 x 68 cm), vertical portrait format.
Subject Description
An iconic early aviation poster depicting an aviator in a monoplane flying high above the coast and city of Nice, France, looking down at the coastline while holding a bouquet of roses. The composition features bold stylized typography reading 'MEETING D'AVIATION NICE 10-25 AVRIL 1910' framed by a heraldic eagle at the top.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good. The poster appears bright in color with minor surface wear consistent with age, mounted behind protective glass in a simple wooden frame.
Estimated Market Value
$3,000 - $6,000
Auction Estimate
$2,500 - $4,500
Provenance History
Likely acquired from a European vintage poster dealer or specialized auction house. Original prints were distributed across France and Italy to promote the 1910 aviation meeting in Nice.
Art Historical Significance
Highly significant within early aviation poster art and the oeuvre of Cesare Brioschi. It captures the tremendous public excitement and romanticism surrounding early flight and aeronautical meetings during the Belle Époque.
Notable Features
Distinctive Art Nouveau typography, prominent artist signature in the lower left, and the dramatic aerial perspective combining local topography with the romantic gesture of throwing roses from an aeroplane.
Condition Issues
Possible light fading or mild acidification of the paper margins beneath the glass; reflection obscures full inspection of the paper surface.
Conservation Recommendations
Keep away from direct sunlight and UV exposure. If re-framed, use acid-free backing materials and UV-filtering museum glass to prevent further fading.