1900s - 8 Antique French Chocolat Vinay Advertising Cards - Museum Art Prints - Vintage Ephemera Collectibles - Historical Advertisements

This lot features a collection of 8 antique French advertising cards, prominently featuring the brand 'Chocolat Vinay.' These chromos, likely distributed as trade cards, showcase reproductions of famous artworks primarily from the 'Musée du Louvre' and 'Musée du Luxembourg,' with one card from 'Hôtel de Ville.'

Each card presents a distinct piece of art, ranging from portraits like 'Antoine van Dyck, par lui-même' (Antoine van Dyck, by himself) to genre scenes such as 'JAN MEEL. – La dînée des voyageurs,' (The travelers' dinner) and mythological depictions like 'Curzon. – Psyché.' Other examples include 'ADAM. – La fille du passeur,' (The ferryman's daughter) and 'BERETTINI DE CORTONA. – La Vierge et l’Enfant.' (The Virgin and Child).

These beautiful illustrations were a popular way for companies like Chocolat Vinay to promote their products during the early 20th century. They offer a glimpse into both art history and vintage marketing strategies.