{"title":"Antique maps by Lucien Boucher","description":"\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eLucien Boucher was a French illustrator, engraver, and poster artist whose work profoundly influenced 20th-century advertising iconography. Renowned for his talent as an illustrator, he masterfully combined geographical accuracy with a dreamlike aesthetic. A detailed presentation is available at the bottom of this page.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lafrique-du-nord-ouest-lucien-boucher-1950s","title":"Vintage Map of Northwest Africa by Lucien Boucher - 1950s","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis beautiful illustrated map of Northwest Africa was designed by Lucien Boucher for the French bank Crédit Lyonnais. Published towards the end of World War II, the map presents an idyllic view of French colonial possessions in Africa at a crucial moment between Free France and decolonization. The map stretches from Tunis to the mouth of the Congo, with charming illustrations of the region's architecture, people, resources, and wildlife. The bank's main branches are located in several cities, including Tunis, Algiers, Casablanca, Dakar, Conakry, Lomé, Douala, and Pointe-Noire. An overseas branch is depicted in Lisbon, while secondary branches are identified throughout the Maghreb by small white stars. Much of the interior is dominated by a huge bank title\/advertisement cartouche, which emphasizes the region's exports. Boats and sea creatures fill the waters. The composition also features a large ornate compass rose. Printed in Paris by Perceval.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e69.3 x 95.5 cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cspan\u003eBoucher (1889-1971) was a French commercial artist inspired by the Surrealists. He regularly worked on cinema posters and other advertisements, but he is best known for his series of posters for Air France.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition :\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003eA colorful example with minor foxing along the bottom edge, some toning along the edges of the sheet, and pinholes in the blank margins. Please note, my maps are old and not always in perfect condition! Shipped in a tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eList of main places represented:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMauritania, Senegal, Mali (French Sudan), Guinea, Ivory Coast, Burkina Faso (Upper Volta), Niger, Benin (Dahomey), Togo (French Togo), Ghana (Gold Coast), Nigeria, Cameroon, Chad, Central African Republic (Oubangui-Chari), Republic of Congo (Middle Congo), Gabon, Sahara, Libya, Algeria, Sierra Leone, Liberia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Votre Carte Ancienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53278028497219,"sku":"","price":772.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4928\/8259\/files\/afrique_ouest_lucien_boucher.png?v=1758306243"},{"product_id":"planisphere-air-france-lucien-boucher","title":"Air France World Air Network Planisphere by Lucien Boucher - 1950s","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis planisphere, created by Lucien Boucher for Air France, is a work of cartographic art that highlights the airline's flight routes. Lucien Boucher, a renowned French artist and cartographer, is famous for his stunning planispheres, and this map is an example of his work with Ateliers Perceval, an art studio specializing in the creation of advertising and decorative works. The map is richly illustrated with artistic details that capture the essence of air travel around the world. Air routes are highlighted, connecting various continents and cities, and the map is adorned with decorative patterns that add to its visual appeal. Boucher's illustrations are known for their precision and aesthetics, making this a piece that is both informative and decorative. \u003cspan\u003eThe map measures 63 cm by 40 cm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition :\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan data-sheets-root=\"1\"\u003eGood condition. Please note, my maps are old and not always in perfect condition! Shipped in a tube.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Votre Carte Ancienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53347365257539,"sku":"","price":539.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4928\/8259\/files\/carte_du_monde_vintage_lucien_boucher.jpg?v=1750614393"},{"product_id":"planisphere-centenaire-croix-rouge-boucher","title":"Red Cross Centenary Planisphere by Lucien Boucher - 1963","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThis planisphere, created by Lucien Boucher to celebrate the Red Cross centenary in 1963, is a work of cartographic art rich in color and illustrations. The map is adorned with various visual elements that highlight the activities and values of the Red Cross around the world. The continents are illustrated with artistic detail, and scenes depicting humanitarian actions, Red Cross symbols, and cultural landscapes add a narrative dimension to this poster. The map is surrounded by flags of different countries, emphasizing the international aspect of the organization. Boucher's illustrations are known for their precision and aesthetics, making them both informative and decorative. This poster is a rare pictorial map and sought after by collectors for its historical significance and artistic beauty. The map measures 100 cm by 65 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition :\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eIn good condition, note a recent restoration carried out by a professional (see photo). Sent in a tube\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Votre Carte Ancienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53364351041859,"sku":"","price":522.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4928\/8259\/files\/carte_vintage_croix_rouge_lucien_boucher.jpg?v=1750878779"},{"product_id":"plan-de-paris-par-lucien-boucher-1949","title":"Map of Paris by Lucien Boucher - 1949","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis pictorial map of Paris, created by Lucien Boucher, is a whimsical and lively interpretation of the capital's most famous neighborhoods. The map does not follow a strict geography but focuses on the essence of each place through illustrations full of humor and detail. It features iconic scenes from life: the can-can dancers of the Moulin Rouge in Montmartre, a tourist admiring the Venus de Milo at the Louvre, an officer on horseback at the Champ-de-Mars, and a boat on the Canal Saint-Martin. The Seine winds through the city, which is encircled by a richly illustrated decorative border. Lucien Boucher, a renowned illustrator and poster artist, is famous for his allegorical maps, which, like this one, combine artistic precision and imagination. Small in size, the map measures 16.5 cm by 24 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition, presence of holes (old staple) in the margin at the top and bottom center. Please note, my maps are old and are not always in perfect condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eList of main places represented:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParis, Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Champs-Elysées, Belleville, Ménilmontant, The Marais, The Latin Quarter, Montmartre, The Louvre, The Canal Saint-Martin, Champs-de-Mars-Invalides, La Villette, The Glacière, Bercy, Les Halles, The Opera\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Votre Carte Ancienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53573600641347,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4928\/8259\/files\/lucienboucheroldmappictorial.jpg?v=1766320888"},{"product_id":"carte-picturale-de-la-france-par-lucien-boucher-ca-1950","title":"Pictorial map of France by Lucien Boucher - ca. 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis wall map of France, designed by renowned artist and illustrator Lucien Boucher and published by Perceval Paris, is a work of cartographic art. Lucien Boucher's inimitable style is recognizable with his illustrations of iconic monuments, landscapes, and scenes of daily life. France is depicted as a land rich in culture, industry, and agriculture, with figures in traditional costume, castles, and famous cities. There are also maritime illustrations with boats, fish, and sea creatures. The design of this map, both informative and decorative, is characteristic of the artist's style. The mention of Crédit Lyonnais at the bottom of the map suggests it may have been created for the bank, which was founded in 1863. The map measures 105 cm by 75 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition :\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition. Please note, my maps are old and not always in perfect condition! Shipped in a tube!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eList of main places represented:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eParis, London, Lille, Strasbourg, Dijon, Lyon, Grenoble, Marseille, Toulon, Nice, Ajaccio, Montpellier, Perpignan, Toulouse, Bordeaux, Nantes, Rennes, Brest, Bayonne, Biarritz, Angers, Rouen, Caen, Cherbourg, Metz, Monaco, Rome, Brussels, La Rochelle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Votre Carte Ancienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53680485957955,"sku":null,"price":550.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4928\/8259\/files\/affiche_vintage_france_lucien_boucher.jpg?v=1757777389"},{"product_id":"carte-geographique-vintage-air-france-super-constellation-ca-1950","title":"Vintage Air France map, Super Constellation, ca. 1950","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage tourist map depicting the planisphere of Air France's worldwide airline network, dating from the 1950s. This graphic work is characteristic of post-war tourism advertising, highlighting the rise of intercontinental air travel. The slogan visible at the bottom of the map reads: \"AIR FRANCE ON THE WORLD'S LONGEST NETWORK THE MOST MODERN AIRCRAFT\" as well as the English version \"ON THE WORLD'S LARGEST AIR NETWORK THE WORLD'S BEST NEW AIRCRAFT\". The illustrated planisphere presents the route of Air France's airlines, connecting a large number of cities around the world. The company's fleet is highlighted with illustrations of two emblematic aircraft of the time: the \"SUPER CONSTELLATION\" and the \"VICKERS VISCOUNT\". The Super Constellation is notably described as \"The most luxurious aircraft\" with text highlighting its layout and speed. Yellow insets on either side of the map list the world's \"MAIN AIR FRANCE AGENCIES.\" This style of cartography, although not signed on the map, is often associated with the work of the Ateliers Perceval and the famous \"Monsieur Planisphère,\" Lucien Boucher, for Air France. Dimensions: 87 cm by 50 cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCondition :\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition Please note, my maps are old and are not always in perfect condition!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eList of main places represented:\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNorth America (New York, Montreal, Mexico), South America (Brazil, Argentina, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Peru, Chile), Europe (Paris, London, Rome, Moscow, Scandinavia), Africa (Dakar, Cairo, Johannesburg, Tananarive, Sahara, Guinea, Congo), Asia (Beirut, Tehran, Calcutta, Tokyo, Hong Kong, India, Indochina), Australia, Atlantic Ocean, Pacific Ocean, Indian Ocean.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Votre Carte Ancienne","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53806282703171,"sku":null,"price":180.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0781\/4928\/8259\/files\/carte_du_monde_air_france_constellation.jpg?v=1760897137"}],"url":"https:\/\/carteancienne.com\/en\/collections\/antique-maps-lucien-boucher.oembed","provider":"Votre Carte Ancienne","version":"1.0","type":"link"}