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Au Diable des Lombards Paris Promotional Exhibition Poster, Offset Lithograph, circa 1985–1995

Commercial offset lithograph poster for Parisian venue Au Diable des Lombards featuring a devil face collage on coated paper.

Estimated value

$40 - $100

Rarity

Average(4/10)

Category

Prints & Posters

Brand

Au Diable des Lombards

Era

circa 1985–1995

Origin

France

Authenticity

Very High(88%)
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AU DIABLE DES LOMBARDS PARIS PROMOTIONAL EXHIBITION POSTER, OFFSET LITHOGRAPH, CIRCA 1985–1995: IDENTIFICATION

Offset lithographic poster printed on coated commercial paper stock promoting the Parisian venue Au Diable des Lombards, located on Rue des Lombards in the 1st arrondissement of Paris. The composition utilizes a photomontage layout centered on a hyper-realistic sculpted devil mask with extended tongue, flanked by retro typographic elements, checkerboard patterns, and archival demonic illustrations in red, black, and sepia tones.

SCARCITY

Average55-70%
CommonLegendary

Typical antique shop fare. Requires some searching but regularly available. This is where most genuine antiques fall.

Typical Characteristics

  • Standard antique shop items
  • Regularly available
  • Moderate collector interest

Confidence Factors

    How does authenticity detection work?

    PRINT SPECIALIST'S TAKE

    Paper Conservator & Print Specialist

    Print Expert

    High image legibility enables secure attribution to the Parisian establishment Au Diable des Lombards and confirms standard late-20th-century commercial offset printing.

    CONDITION & GRADE

    B+ (Very Good)

    Grading breakdown

    Graded B+ on the poster condition scale due to a distinct horizontal handling fold in the upper third and perimeter curl, though ink density remains stable without fading or perimeter paper loss.

    Condition

    Visible transversal handling crease extending horizontally across the upper register below the numbers 70 and 80. Edge curling from storage in a roll, with light reflective surface marks consistent with commercial coated stock handling; no paper losses or severe tears observed.

    PRINT MARKET VALUATION

    $40 - $100

    Updated: Oct 17, 2026

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    What Aligned

    • User states 'Original/Authentic' - paper stock, four-color process ink application, and typography align with period commercial printing from late 20th-century France.
    • User states 'Minor wear' - visible handling crease across the upper third and roll curl align with minor storage wear.

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