1924 Yverdon Courses de Chevaux poster – Vintage horse racing poster – Jules-Ami Courvoisier

1924 Yverdon Courses de Chevaux poster – Vintage horse racing poster – Jules-Ami Courvoisier If you’re a fan of horse racing, then you might just fall in love with this reproduction 1924 Yverdon Courses de Chevaux poster. It’s a beautifully designed piece of artwork that captures the essence of vintage horse racing. It features a great unsigned image that because of its style has been attributed to the popular Swiss equestrian artist Iwan Hugentobler. The poster was designed to advertise an equestrian event held in Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland on 8 June 1934. The event, “Yverdon Courses de Chevaux” also known as the Yverdon Horse Show, would have been a popular and prestigious occasion, attracting visitors from all over the region to watch the horse races. The poster’s illustration is particularly striking. It features a black stallion and its jockey making its way to the start line of the race. The image was masterfully captured by the Swiss artist. The jockey is dressed in bright red coloured racing silks and cap. According to the poster, the event was organised by the Societe pour l’amélorioration de L’Espece Chevaline dans la Suise Romande which was a Swiss organisation set up for the improvement of the horse species in French-speaking Switzerland. The rest of the text on the poster provides details of the event. It is minimal but bold and effective. It simply features the words “Courses de Chevaux”, “Yverdon” and the date of the event as 8 Juin 1924, Like many of Courvoisier’s early posters where he uses just two or three colours, the artist has used black for the image of the thoroughbred, tan for the boots, harnesses and saddle and crimson red for the rider’s jacket and cap, with which he has also highlighted the word Yverdon. The poster’s design is straightforward yet elegant, capturing the excitement and glamour of horse racing during the early 20th century. The poster’s historical significance is undeniable, as it provides a glimpse into a different time and place. Horse racing was a beloved sport and entertainment in the 1930s, offering a diversion from the economic depression and political tensions that marked the era. The Yverdon Courses de Chevaux would have been one of many horse racing events held around the world during this time, attracting spectators and participants from all walks of life. How much is a Jules-Ami Courvoisier Yverdon 1924 poster worth? Today, the vintage Hugentobler horse racing poster represents a unique piece of history and an opportunity to own a tangible piece of the past. Whether you are a horse racing enthusiast or a collector of vintage posters, the Yverdon Courses de Chevaux poster is a fascinating and valuable item that captures the spirit of a bygone era. It is still a sought-after collector’s item and is becoming increasingly rare as they are bought up and kept within poster collections, never to see the light of day again. Original copies currently (2021) sell for over £1,500. For the majority of individuals, investing in original vintage posters, even at entry-level prices, is simply out of reach. This is where our stunning high-quality reproductions come into their own. They cost a fraction of an original and look absolutely fantastic when framed. They bring new life to dull, boring walls. Let’s face it this will look great in a riding school, tack room or stable and it would look just as good in your kitchen, snug or office. Order your copy today.