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1947 Gold Sun & Heraldic Wings - Original Vintage Print - Soleils Paris Folio Arts et Métiers Graphiques Limited Edition - 10 x 13.5 in
Vintage colophon page from Soleils (Tome 1), published Paris, Spring 1947 by Éditions Arts et Métiers Graphiques. One of only 200 numbered copies, reserved for members of the Cercle d'Échanges Artistiques Internationaux. Page measures 10 × 13.5 in.
Gold-leaf radiating sun overlaid with monochrome lithographed heraldic wings on cream stock; colophon text in French confirms the limited edition. Reverse bears the official sponsor list — Lanvin, Schiaparelli, Van Cleef & Arpels, Mauboussin, Worth, Molyneux among others — printed in green with decorative gold-and-monochrome vignettes, initialled "G.R" lower left.
This captures a historic post WWII effort to revive and promote French cultural prestige by the elite worlds of French art, high fashion, jewelry and luxury industries united to finance and support high-end artistic publications like Soleils.
Suited to collectors of post-war French avant-garde publishing, haute couture history, and Art Déco heraldic design.
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**About Your Purchase**
- Genuine, ORIGINAL print (never a reprint, reproduction, or copy).
- Sold unframed
- Copyright remains with Seller. No reproduction allowed.
**Condition** Condition consistent with age. Slight blemish/damage to top left corner as visible in image, reflected in price.
Shipped flat in an archival, acid-free protective sleeve with heavy cardboard reinforcement to prevent bending.
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- Sent via Royal Mail Duty Pre-Paid — customs fees covered. No extra charges at delivery.
- Delivery in 5–12 days.
**Returns & Shipping**
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- **Packaging:** Clear bag in board-backed envelope, reinforced with recycled cardboard.
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- US/EU: 5–12 days
- Rest of world: 7–21 day
Product Details
About This Print
This original fashion print dates from the Mid 20th Century (1940s). Vintage prints capture the aesthetic sensibilities of their era with distinctive artistic styles.
Each print from Forest Hill Arts House is carefully inspected for condition and authenticity. We provide detailed provenance information and ship with protective packaging to ensure your print arrives in excellent condition.
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