rare antique french advertising sign night light candle

Description

Rare antique advertising sign for Bougie de Clichy night light candles. Thick cardboard with glossy surface paper and gold foil rim. Measures 15 3/8" x 11 7/8". Outstanding graphic design alluding to famous works of art. The baby being nursed in crib is a recurring theme in old dutch genre art. The chiarusco candle lighting specifically immitates a famous painting by Godfried Schalcken. Bold letting pick up on the flaming light of a burning candle. A simply brilliant work of graphic advertising. Dates to late 19th cnetury. Flawless condition. Buyer pays .00 mail. Old master painting by Schalcken