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About the Item
Title: Challenge Martini International Fencing French Modernist Sports Poster Painting
Guy Nicod (French 1923 - 2021)
Gouache on artist paper, unframed
Size: 15.75 x 11.75 inches (height x width)
Provenance: Artists estate, France
Condition: good overall with minor edge wear and light handling marks to the sheet
Description:
This striking gouache on paper by French modernist Guy Nicod was designed in connection with the Challenge Martini International, a prestigious Parisian fencing competition sponsored by Martini
Rossi. Executed in bold tones of blue, red, and white, the composition embodies the dynamism and elegance of the sport while reflecting the graphic style of mid-century poster design.
The painting presents a field of fencing foils descending vertically across the sheet, their hilts rendered in bright blues with ribbon-like guards in red, white, green, and tricolour accents. This rhythmic arrangement of weapons creates a sense of motion and spectacle, suggestive of a grand tournament stage filled with athletes from different nations. The bold lettering above proclaims “Ve Challenge Martini International au Fleuret,” situating the work within the specific context of foil fencing, one of the classical disciplines of the sport. Further text below indicates the venue—the Stade Pierre de Coubertin in Paris—and notes the participation of the regional league of Île-de-France.
Nicod’s use of gouache enhances the crisp clarity of the design, with flat, matte areas of vivid colour lending an immediately eye-catching quality. The Martini
Rossi logo is incorporated into the composition, underscoring the company’s strong presence in mid-century sports sponsorship and European cultural life.
For collectors of fencing memorabilia, French advertising art, and modernist design, this work offers historical interest alongside strong decorative appeal. Its combination of sport, branding, and modernist aesthetics makes it a fascinating addition to collections of works on paper from post-war Europe.
- Creator:Guy Nicod (1923 - 2021, French)
- Dimensions:Height: 15.75 in (40.01 cm)Width: 11.75 in (29.85 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Cirencester, GB
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU509316970192
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