Bidspirit auction | LEFOR OPENO 1960S FRENCH TRAVEL


LEFOR OPENO 1960S FRENCH TRAVEL POSTER BRIGITTE BARDOT - Color lithograph travel poster by Lefor Openo. Titled ”France, Vichy, Mai-Octobre”, or ”Brigitte Bardot”. Dated ca. 1960s. Signed in plate lower right. Pencil inscriptions lower right and on the backside. Lefor Openo is the pseudonym of French illustrators Marie-Claire Lefort and Marie-Francine Oppeneau. They met while studying art in Paris and began working together collaboratively in the mid-1950s. Their subjects ranged from working with the French government, advertising, and film posters. At some point, they even created dolls, dishware and textires based on their drawings. Their style features a fantastic graphic sensibility, bright colors and simplified shapes. Keywords: Posters, Ads, Prints, Multiples, Wall Decor, Collectibles, Women Artists. Dimensions The poster measures 24 x 39 inches. Canvas 27 1/4 x 42 in. All measurements are approximate. Condition Very good condition, consistent with age and use. The surface shows light wear, including pin holes on the corners. Lined on canvas. No visible repairs or restorations observed. Please refer to the photos. Sold as Is