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French Modernist Graphic Design Cannes Film Festival 1991 Official Offset Lithograph Poster

By: Philippe Lemoine and Pascal Lemoine (designers); printed by Karcher

Style: Late 20th-century French graphic design; festival/movie poster

Origin: France

Materials: Offset lithograph on coated paper (poster); modern frame and glazing

Age: 1991 (44th Festival de Cannes, 9–20 May 1991)

Condition: Very Good (framed; light surface waviness/glare visible; edges not fully visible, not officially graded)

Value: USD $80–250 at auction for an original 1991 printing (common reprints: roughly $40–100)

Maker's Marks / Writing: Visible text: "CANNES 1991" (top). Center: stylized "44e" with palm frond. Lower center: "FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM DU 9 AU 20 MAI". Bottom fine print (partially legible): "AFFICHE PROPOSÉE ET ÉDITÉE PAR LE GROUPEMENT INTERPROFESSIONNEL DES PUBLICITAIRES DU SPECTACLE — RÉALISÉE PAR PHILIPPE ET PASCAL LEMOINE — IMPRIMÉE PAR KARCHER" plus small Cannes ‘palme’ emblem.

Date: 2025-10-12 07:51:21.157572

Description:

Original-era French poster for the 44th Cannes Film Festival, dated 1991, featuring a stylized red carpet in perspective leading upward, with large "44e" incorporating a Palme d’Or frond. Typography reads "CANNES 1991" at top and "Festival International du Film, du 9 au 20 Mai" at bottom; fine-print credits attribute the design to Philippe and Pascal Lemoine and printing to Karcher. Likely offset lithography on coated paper; currently framed under glazing.

Curator Questions

Curated by Jade

Assessment:

This appears to be the official 1991 Cannes Film Festival poster, with all the expected textual elements and credits (Lemoine/Lemoine; Imprimée par Karcher). The design and printing details are consistent with period originals, though framed presentation prevents verification of paper stock, printer codes, and margins that would firmly distinguish an original run from later reprints. If unbacked and in good condition, demand is steady but not rare. A word about fakes.. festival and movie posters are widely reprinted and sometimes laminated or digitally reproduced; confirm size, paper weight, and printer’s line to avoid overvaluing a reproduction.

Individual Images:

whole item

Provenance:

Not provided.

Condition:

Very Good (framed; light surface waviness/glare visible; edges not fully visible, not officially graded)

Identification Score: 98%

High confidence due to explicit printed text (CANNES 1991, Festival International du Film, dates), the distinctive red-carpet artwork, and the designer/printer credits visible at the bottom.

Authenticity Score: 55%

Credits match period originals, but framed display and glare prevent checking margins and stock; many later reprints exist. Confirmation of size (e.g., Grande 120x160 cm vs. smaller formats), paper type, and any printer codes would increase certainty.

Image Memory Note

Framed poster under glossy glazing with black frame and a light cream-to-green gradient background. Top line in dark sans serif reads “CANNES 1991.” Central composition shows a long triangular red carpet with white rectangular step markers along both edges, receding to a vanishing point; above it the large stylized “44e/44ème” lettering is struck through by a black palm frond motif (Palme d’Or). Bottom center text in French: “FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL DU FILM DU 9 AU 20 MAI.” At the extreme bottom, in small caps, a credits line reads (as legible): “AFFICHE PROPOSÉE ET ÉDITÉE PAR LE GROUPEMENT INTERPROFESSIONNEL DES PUBLICITAIRES DU SPECTACLE — RÉALISÉE PAR PHILIPPE ET PASCAL LEMOINE — IMPRIMÉE PAR KARCHER,” with a small Cannes palm emblem between date line and credits. No visible tears or losses within the viewable area; edges and margins are hidden by the frame. The paper appears glossy/coated; significant reflective glare is visible near center-left from the room light. No signatures or numbering are visible on the front within the frame. Overall appearance clean with slight waviness; no obvious stains or folds visible.

Keywords

Cannes 1991 poster; Festival International du Film; 44e; Palme d’Or; French graphic design; Philippe Lemoine; Pascal Lemoine; Karcher printer; France; vintage movie poster; offset lithograph

Report ID:  : rsruxx

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