Rare 1930s Antique Chinese Advertising Poster Nanyang Bros. Tobacco
Item History & Price
Original 1930s Antique Chinese Nanyang Brothers Tobacco Advertising Poster featuring a mother and her two children. This is an original lithograph made famous by Nanyang Brothers Tobacco. It was meant to be given as a gift to distributors of their tobacco products, and not meant for the general public. Translation of Chinese inscription roughly reads 'With compliments from Nanyang Brothers'.
Both reinforcement bands (braces) are present along with some remnants of ...gold plating/gilding, as well as the original woven cloth hanging loop on top. Some pinholes are present at both top and bottom near bands along with a few small pings near the child being held by mother (just to the left of the child's ear). Some small "gouges" or "grabs" are present near the top and bottom of poster but appear flattened out with minimal presence. The poster is in VERY remarkable condition for its age and content. With appropriate attention and protection, this rare poster will grow increasingly valuable as reproductions from China are currently flooding the market. Very few examples of this rare version without picturing cigarette packs or tins are on the market. Even fewer in this very fine condition. Once you see an original, spotting a fake is very easy. A good rule of thumb: any authentic/original Chinese adverising poster will always have cloth hanging loops at the metal reinforcement band (brace), although some originals will not have any. Fakes will have a metal "hoop" to hang the poster, while the originals NEVER will. Colors will be vivid and striking such as those depicted in this listing. Any perceived gold gilding present will "sparkle" in light and seem to float on top of the litho or reinforcement bands. whereas gilding on a photocopy or fake will appear a dull, flat yellow that blends in with the rest of the image. The poster you are viewing in this listing is 100% authentic and original from Shanghai in the 1930s.Please bid with a conscience. This is an auction and if you do not intend to purchase, do not bid - it's as simple as that. A lot of time, effort and consideration for the bidder and my family is involved, and my family - in part - relies upon the revenue generated from these auctions.Shipped with USPS Priority mailing tube to Stateside and Worldwide locations!
Both reinforcement bands (braces) are present along with some remnants of ...gold plating/gilding, as well as the original woven cloth hanging loop on top. Some pinholes are present at both top and bottom near bands along with a few small pings near the child being held by mother (just to the left of the child's ear). Some small "gouges" or "grabs" are present near the top and bottom of poster but appear flattened out with minimal presence. The poster is in VERY remarkable condition for its age and content. With appropriate attention and protection, this rare poster will grow increasingly valuable as reproductions from China are currently flooding the market. Very few examples of this rare version without picturing cigarette packs or tins are on the market. Even fewer in this very fine condition. Once you see an original, spotting a fake is very easy. A good rule of thumb: any authentic/original Chinese adverising poster will always have cloth hanging loops at the metal reinforcement band (brace), although some originals will not have any. Fakes will have a metal "hoop" to hang the poster, while the originals NEVER will. Colors will be vivid and striking such as those depicted in this listing. Any perceived gold gilding present will "sparkle" in light and seem to float on top of the litho or reinforcement bands. whereas gilding on a photocopy or fake will appear a dull, flat yellow that blends in with the rest of the image. The poster you are viewing in this listing is 100% authentic and original from Shanghai in the 1930s.Please bid with a conscience. This is an auction and if you do not intend to purchase, do not bid - it's as simple as that. A lot of time, effort and consideration for the bidder and my family is involved, and my family - in part - relies upon the revenue generated from these auctions.Shipped with USPS Priority mailing tube to Stateside and Worldwide locations!
