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How do you survive a polar bear attack? This may sound like a strange question but after a recent Google search, we discovered the question is asked far more often than you would imagine! Surprisingly, it seems the French poster artist Franz Laskoff had the answer at the turn of the century. In this fabulous Cordial Campari Poster, he shows us exactly what to do. Hand it your largest bottle of Cordial Campari and disappear as quickly as you can! The famous Cordial Campari Bear Poster The sight of a polar bear drinking Campari from a bottle certainly makes for an unusual, arresting, and eye-catching scene. Seeing it on the streets of Italy in the 1920s must have been intriguing. Laskoff’s large white bear is taking a break from his icy home to enjoy a bottle of Campari. He has flopped over onto his back and is clasping hold of the bottle in all four paws. The alcohol-drinking polar bear has managed to wrestle the top off the bottle and has proceeded to pour the contents of the bottle into its open mouth. The bear seems to be content with the taste of the delicious raspberry-infused liqueur. The alcoholic beverage appears to have subdued the bear. Now, his fluffy soft white fur makes him look like a huge ball of snow in the middle of winter. Drinking up the contents of the bottle might take him just long enough for you to sneak away before he notices you’re still here. Don’t miss out on this chance to escape! And don’t miss out on your opportunity to own a superb reproduction print of this Cordial Campari Poster! Laskoff’s wonderful image was created in 1921. It features the artist’s initials L.F. by the bear’s ears. The image sits on top of a black panel that contains the name of the beverage. In large yellow letters, the text reads Cordial Campari. Beneath in smaller green lettering, the poster continues Davide Campari & C Milano. Stabilimento A Sesto San Giovanni. Laskoff’s memorable bear drinking alcohol image has become a popular, even iconic part of Italian culture. Today, the poster can be found in bars, ristorantes, trattorias, and osterias all across Italy. It is also popular with drinkers across the globe. So popular in fact, we haven’t been able to locate an original copy anywhere online. We don’t just mean at the time of listing, we mean at all, which probably also makes the poster in its original form extremely rare. The majority of original Franz Laskoff posters that are currently (2022) listed command an asking price between £2000 and £9,000. His 1900s poster featuring a gentleman sitting in a deckchair smoking a cigarette that was produced for the Italian Mele Department Store commanded a sale price in excess of £16,000. These prices suggest that original copies of the Cordial Campari poster would be very expensive. If we ever find out we’ll be sure to include the details here. Let us know if you know. There’s no argument from us, if you can find an original copy and can afford to buy it, you’re on to a winner. There’s nothing like owning an original vintage poster and they often make a great investment. Chances are in just a few years you’ll be able to sell it for more than you paid for it. Unfortunately, for most of us, an investment, even at the entry-level prices of the collectible poster isn’t even close to being a possibility. This is where our stunning high-quality reproductions come into their own. They cost a fraction of an original and look absolutely fantastic when they’re framed and hung on your living room wall. Now you’ve found the poster you’ve been looking for you don’t have to be a bear with a sore head! Order your copy today and you could have this poster hanging on YOUR wall in just a few days. Let’s face it a polar bear on your wall will look cool… an alcohol drinking bear well, let’s just say without it your decor will be un-bear-able! What is Cordial Campari? Cordial Campari, commonly known as just Campari, is an iconic Italian alcoholic liqueur known for its distinctive bitter flavor. It was invented in 1860 by Gaspare Campari in Novara, Italy. The exact recipe for Campari is a closely guarded secret, known to only a few people. It is made by infusing a mixture of herbs, spices, bark, and fruits, including chinotto and cascarilla, into alcohol and water. One of the key ingredients that gives Campari its distinctive red color is cochineal dye, which is derived from crushed insects. The bitter and herbal flavor of Campari comes from a combination of different botanicals, and it has a unique taste that sets it apart from other liqueurs. It has a bold, bitter-sweet profile with prominent notes of orange and herbal spices. Campari is often enjoyed as an aperitif, served on the rocks, or used as a key ingredient in various cocktails. One of the most famous cocktails made with Campari is the Negroni, which consists of equal parts Campari, gin, and sweet vermouth, garnished with an orange slice or twist. Another popular cocktail featuring Campari is the Americano, made with Campari, sweet vermouth, and soda water. Campari has a strong cultural presence and has been associated with art, film, and literature. Its advertising campaigns have featured renowned artists and designers over the years, contributing to its image as a sophisticated and stylish drink. In addition to its classic red Campari, the Campari Group also produces variations such as Campari Soda, a pre-mixed version with soda water, and Campari Orange, which is a ready-to-drink cocktail containing Campari and orange juice. Campari is widely available worldwide and continues to be a beloved choice for those who appreciate its distinctive and acquired taste.
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