2025 Summer Fine Art & Antiques (Day 1)
Sat, Jul 12, 2025 09:00AM EDT
Lot 603
Leonetto Cappiello Tobacciana Advertising Poster, Je ne Fume que le Nil
Estimate: $800 - $1,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Leonetto Cappiello (Italian/French, 1875-1942) original lithographic poster in colors advertising Le Nil cigarette rolling papers, Je ne Fume que le Nil (I only smoke Le Nil), 1912. Printed by Vercasson, Paris, with name and address in margin and logo above the word "Papier." Housed under plexiglass in a black acrylic frame. Sight: 46 1/2 in. H x 62 1/2 in. W. Frame: 49 1/2 in. H x 66 in. W.
Condition
Overall very good condition, with strong colors. Poster has been laid to backing. With minor creasing, especially to lower left corner, including 3 inch-long crease to "PA" in "Papier." Some foxing or staining visible to areas of exposed paper, especially body of elephant. Largest areas to right cheek, 3/4 in x 3/4 in; left leg, 1/2 in x 3/4 in; and right ear, 1/2 in x 1/2 in. Faint toning to margins. Not examined outside of frame.
Provenance
Private Nashville collection.
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