20th Century French tourism poster ads up for auction at Christies

A series of 20th Century tourism posters created by illustrator Roger Broders are to be sold off at auction at Christie’s this week.

The Art of Travel auction, which takes place in London on Wednesday (18 June), features a host of Broders’ posters promoting French tourism destinations, including the French Riviera and Grasse.

The posters, famous for their bold, contemporary style are estimated to sell from around £1,800 to £8,000.

Bandol, Roger Broders

The French Riviera for Perpetual Sunshine, Roger Broders, 1930

Grasse, Roger Broders, c.1930

Vence, Roger Broders

Agay, Roger Broders, c.1930