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Saphir Cycles Poster. Francois Faber. Dunlop Bike Tyres Tour De France.
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Saphir Cycles Poster. Francois Faber. Dunlop Bike Tyres Tour De France.

1900 - 1920
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This fabulous original antique lithograph advertising poster for Saphir cycles dates from c1912 and is of Francois Faber in Belgium.

Francois Faber was a racing cyclist from Luxembourg who was born in France. He was the first foreigner to win the Tour de France in 1909 and his record of winning 5 consecutive stages still stands. He died in World War I while fighting for France.

This original poster which still has the poster tax stamp attached is a great looking rare and collectible cycling poster.

Material: Paper.

Date: c1911.

Size: Width: 53 cm (21"). Height: 71 cm (28") approx.

Condition: Good original condition with some creasing, light spot marks and some staining from tack use. A couple of tiny tears. Printed area very good. Will be sent rolled. Please see pictures.

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Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Cycling Advertising Poster to the 1910s.

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FFCP3181
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This fabulous original antique lithograph advertising poster for Saphir cycles dates from c1912 and is of Francois Faber in Belgium.

Francois Faber was a racing cyclist from Luxembourg who was born in France.

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He was the first foreigner to win the Tour de France in 1909 and his record of winning 5 consecutive stages still stands.
Krave Antiques

He died in World War I while fighting for France.

fig 1. An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background.
fig 1. Saphir Cycles Poster. Francois Faber. Dunlop Bike Tyres Tour De France.

This original poster which still has the poster tax stamp attached is a great looking rare and collectible cycling poster.

Material: Paper.

Date: c1911.

Size: Width: 53 cm (21"). Height: 71 cm (28") approx.

fig 2. An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background.
fig 2. Saphir Cycles Poster. Francois Faber. Dunlop Bike Tyres Tour De France.

Condition: Good original condition with some creasing, light spot marks and some staining from tack use. A couple of tiny tears. Printed area very good. Will be sent rolled. Please see pictures.

Buy Now on our website: https://www.kraveantiques.co.uk/products/Francois-Faber-Cycling-Poster-3181.html

Date of Manufacture

Krave Antiques has dated this Antique Cycling Advertising Poster to the 1910s.

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SA1230126
Dealers Internal Ref
FFCP3181
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Archive I An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background.

Saphir Cycles Poster. Francois Faber. Dunlop Bike Tyres Tour De France.

Archive II An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View II
Archive III An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View III
Archive IV An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View IV
Archive V An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View V
Archive VI An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View VI
Archive VII An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View VII
Archive VIII An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View VIII
Archive IX An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View IX
Archive X An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View X
Archive XI An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View XI
Archive XII An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View XII
Archive XIII An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View XIII
Archive XIV An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background. View XIV
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An early twentieth-century Belgian advertising poster depicting cyclist Francois Faber aboard a blue bicycle with French text and a landscape background.
Saphir Cycles Poster. Francois Faber. Dunlop Bike Tyres Tour De France.
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  • ObjectPosters
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleEdwardian
  • MaterialPaper, Ink
  • ColourCream and Blue
  • MotifsCyclist illustration, vintage typography, landscape backdrop, advertising text

This original Edwardian lithograph advertising poster from c1912 promotes Saphir cycles and features the racing cyclist François Faber in Belgium. The paper poster exhibits cream and blue tones alongside vintage typography, a cyclist illustration, a landscape backdrop, and advertising text, complete with a poster tax stamp attached. Visible signs of age include creasing, light spot marks, staining from tack use, and a couple of tiny tears, while the printed area remains very good. Measuring 53 cm in width by 71 cm in height, the piece arrives ready to frame. Ideal for a gentleman's library or a narrow wall space, it brings historical cycling heritage directly into the home interior. Collectors of vintage sports memorabilia will find this an appealing addition to a study or hallway gallery wall.

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Early twentieth-century commercial posters relied heavily on stone lithography, vibrant colour layering, and bold typography to capture attention. They often featured prominent graphic illustrations of contemporary figures, sports achievements, or industrial products to market goods to a growing consumer audience.

Original lithographs were produced using limestone blocks or zinc plates onto which images were drawn with grease-based crayons. Oil-based inks were then transferred layer by layer onto paper stock, resulting in rich colours and distinct tonal variations.

Authentic period posters show characteristic paper aging, subtle edge wear, and uneven tonal shifts indicative of stone lithography rather than modern offset dot matrices. Examining printer marks, tax stamps, tax margins, or publisher text near the borders also helps verify age.

Mount the artwork inside a sleek wooden or metal frame using archival float-mounting to showcase original edges. Hang it in a home office, hallway, or study alongside dark woods, leather furniture, or modern neutral backdrops to create a focal point.

Keep paper artwork away from direct sunlight and high humidity to prevent fading, foxing, and paper brittleing. Frame using UV-filtering glass or acrylic, along with acid-free backing materials to protect against chemical degradation.
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