Champagne Delbeck, Reims 1910 Original Poster

The Delbeck Champagne house was established in 1832 by Félix-Désiré Delbeck in Reims. Delbeck champagne found favour with the court of Louis-Philippe of France, and was in 1838 named the official Champagne of the French monarchy.  Delbeck became the only Champagne allowed to bear the royal emblem and motto Fournisseurs de l'Ancienne Cour de France [Suppliers of the Ancient Court of France]. It also became the Champagne supplier of most other European royal courts. The reputation of Delbeck grew quickly between 1870 and 1912. In 1884 it was the third largest Champagne exporter to the North America. During the Belle Époque, it was the preferred choice at Hollywood dinners, in New York and in Paris. After 171 years in business it all came to a climatic end in 2003. Following a financial scandal, the famous champagne house files for bankruptcy.   This 1910 poster reflects an advertising campaign of a world-renowned Champagne house, at the top of its game. This is a poster of symmetry and p