1 Litre de Vin poster Vintage Alcohol Poster Propaganda Poster – Rene Ravo 1942 I know what you’re thinking! You think we’ve put this vintage alcohol poster in the war posters section by mistake… but you’d be wrong. The 1 Litre de Vin poster is actually a World War Two propaganda poster. It was published by the Axis powers, the military coalition made up of Nazi Germany, the Kingdom of Italy and the Empire of Japan who were united in their opposition to the Allies. Many resources during the war were hard to come by, including copper. The metal was becoming scarce and was essential for the manufacture of shell and ammunition casings. The axis powers need a plan. Knowing how much the French people love their wine the coalition created these poster to initiate a trade. For every 200 grams of copper members of the public could hand in, they would receive one litre of wine! The red wine would be handed over “immediately and free of charge! The poster created to ‘sell’ the scheme was created by the French poster artist Rene Ravo. In his design, the 1 Litre de Vin poster disguises the scavenging deal by the collaborationist government of France by making the poster look like an advert for a wine making company.The French poster reads “Pour 200 grammes de cuivre 1 Litre de Vin immediatement et gratuitement. Secretariat d’Etat a la production industrielle mobilisation des metaux non ferreux” which in English translates as “For 200 grams of copper 1 Litre of wine immediately and free of charge State Secretariat for Industrial Production Mobilisation of non-ferrous metals” How much is an original 1 Litre de Vin propaganda poster worth? The poster appeals to a variety of collectors. those who want world war two posters, propaganda poster afficiendos, French poster collectors and wine buffs. As such, it may surprise you to know that original copies of the vintage WWII poster command prices in excess of £1,200. 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. Wine aficionados can truly appreciate the craftsmanship of Rene Ravo’s reproduction print of a vintage alcohol poster. The stunning image of a bright red bunch of grapes, half within and half outside a green bottle, strikingly stands out against the vibrant green background with stylised vine leaves. It is certain to be treasured by anyone who loves collecting wine posters or enjoys drinking wine. This piece of artwork will bring a unique charm to any home decor.
