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Title: JOURNEE SERBE 1916 WWI Serbian Day Original Poster Théophile Steinlen
Description: AUTHENTIC HISTORICAL ORIGINAL — NOT A REPRINT. This is an original 1916 lithograph charity poster titled 25 Juin 1916 - Journée Serbe (Serbian Day). Created by the renowned artist Théophile Alexandre Steinlen, this piece was commissioned to raise funds for the Serbian Relief Fund in Paris. The haunting artwork depicts the "Great Retreat," showing the remnants of the Serbian army and refugees fleeing their homeland—an event where over 200,000 Serbs perished from cold and hunger. This significant artifact commemorated the anniversary of the 1915 Battle of Kosovo.
POSTER INFO:
Year: 1916
Artist: Théophile Alexandre Steinlen
Printer: I. Lapina, Paris
Format: French Large Poster (Approx. 31 1/2" x 46 1/4" / 80 x 117 cm)
COLLECTOR'S NOTE:This is an exceptionally rare pre-WWII French poster; few examples survive today due to extreme paper shortages and the widespread destruction of posters during the WWII era. Historical records indicate this specific Steinlen work has appeared for public acquisition only twice in nearly two decades. Its survival as a large-format lithograph from World War I makes it a premier acquisition for museums and serious collectors of military history or fine art.
CONDITION: Fine (Professionally Linen-Backed)This poster presents in Fine condition following professional conservation. Prior to backing, it was in Good condition with typical darkening for French paper of this period. It featured pinholes, tears, small paper loss at the edges, and scattered creasing. A small amount of the blank border was previously trimmed, affecting only blank paper. The professional linen-backing has stabilized these defects, preserving the poster's authentic historical character and making it ready for high-end framing.
QUESTIONS: Please feel free to reach out with any questions! I am happy to provide additional details or photos.
SHIPPING:
Domestic (US): $14.99 flat rate.
Packaging: This poster is professionally linen-backed and will be shipped securely rolled in a heavy-duty, wide-diameter reinforced tube.
NOT A REPRINT: I only sell authentic and official posters originally produced for historical or theatrical use.
