Mirrors Of The Month: When Art Meets Advertising
Art and advertising go together like colour and canvas, blending seamlessly to create memorable and impactful messages.
Artists have always been at the forefront of shaping our perception of the world, so it's no surprise that when a company want's to catch your eye, they turn to the world of art to do so.
One example is Alphonse Mucha, an iconic artist known for his work creating advertising posters for major brands, such as Nestle and champagne makers Moet & Chandon. By the end of the 19th century, Mucha’s posters had become central to the visual culture of Paris.
Here at The Fold Antiques, we have a fantastic collection of vintage picture mirrors featuring art from Mucha, as well as other famous artists that were used by brands to catch the eye of discerning customers. In this month's blog post, we'll be exploring the creation and use of fantastic art in advertising materials.
Vintage Alphonse Mucha Chesnous Parfum Advertising Mirror
This glamorous vintage Art Nouveau mirror showcases Mucha’s design for a perfume advertisement, based on his famous "Four Seasons" women series. The mirror celebrates an ad for a luxurious shop located on the prestigious Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré, now home to global fashion houses and exclusive galleries.
Unique Vintage Art Nouveau 'Monaco Monte Carlo' Mirror
A beautiful advertising mirror inspired by Mucha’s 1897 poster for the P.L.M. railway, promoting holidays on the Mediterranean coast. The design features a female figure against intricate floral and bird designs, making for a stunning and standout branding finish.
The Casino de Monte-Carlo has inspired a number of books and films, including the first James Bond novel, Casino Royale, and the Bond movies Never Say Never Again and Golden Eye were filmed at the casino.
Vintage Advertising Mirror, Alice in Wonderland – Through The Looking Glass
This stunning collectible mirror was designed for Bird’s Trifle by Andrew Macdonald Associates. It features a scene from Alice in Wonderland, intricately displaying beloved characters with exquisite detail, noir effects, and hints of gold.
Vintage Art Nouveau Aubrey Beardsley Mirror
This is a stunning vintage art nouveau mirror featuring a design by Aubrey Beardsley for the front wrapper of Leonard Smithers' Catalogue of Rare Books, No. 6 (1896)
The piece showcases a young lady dressed in a ruffled gown and a low-cut jacket, wearing a flowered hat and seated on an elegant striped couch while reading a small book. A cockatoo on an ornate perch near an ornate column watches her. This wall art comes in vivid colours with a hint of luscious red in an art nouveau design, set in a light to a mid-coloured sleek wooden frame.
Aubrey Beardsley shocked and delighted late-Victorian London with his sinuous black-and-white drawings. He explored the erotic and the elegant, the humorous and grotesque, winning admirers worldwide with his distinctive style.
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Our collection of mirrors is a wonderful reflection of the Art Nouveau style. For more detailed exploration, visit our Advertising Mirrors Collection page, where you'll discover an impressive selection of designs by famous artists involved in the movement.
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