Bidspirit auction | Mario Pezilla - Marseille Expo

Mario Pezilla - Marseille Expo Poster - Item/Description: Framed color poster advertising the 1908 International Exhibition of Electricity in Marseille. Artist-signed in plate; lower left corner, Mario Pezilla. Exposition Internationale des Applications L'Electricite Marseille 1908 ? France. Translates to: International Exhibition of Electricity Applications. Trains Rapides / Billets a Prix Reduits (Fast Trains / Discounted Tickets)Top right: Chemins De Fer P.L.M. (Railroads) Across bottom: Affiches Photographiques Robaudy, Cannes (A.M.) The first International Exposition of Electricity in Paris ran from August 15, 1881 through to November 15, 1881 at the Palais de l'Industrie on the Champs-Elysees. It served to display the advances in electrical technology since the small electrical display at the 1878 Universal Exposition. Exhibitors came from the United Kingdom, United States, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands, as well as from France. Marseille is the oldest city in France. Material: Print framed under glass Dimensions: Image size: Height: 41 1/4”; Width: 29 1/2”. Framed: Height: 48 1/4”; Width: 36 1/2” Condition: Creasing, discoloration Age: Early 20th Century Provenance: Private estate Shipping: All items from our Spring Cleaning Auction can be picked up in person at Taurus Auctions Fairlawn, NJ Gallery. Additional shipping options for each bidding platform: - Taurus Auctions and Bid Spirit: Please contact our office so we can assist you with a list of Third-Party Shippers. - Live Auctioneers: Any winning lots not picked up in-person will be quoted & shipped via Live Auctioneers' ”LiveShipping”. Condition Reports: Please see all photos and read entire description before requesting condition reports. Please contact us before bidding if you require additional photos or have any questions regarding condition. Email admin@taurusauctions.com for all condition reports. See all Terms and Conditions prior to bidding.