Bayard Pens

A gallant knight for your desk: this original 1938 poster by A. Péris trumpets the French luxury pen brand, Bayard. With a bold fountain pen crossing the silhouette of a medieval horseman, Péris cleverly nods to the legendary Chevalier Bayard, France’s “knight without fear and beyond reproach,” echoing the slogan below, le stylo sans reproche. Bayard, founded in the early 20th century, earned a reputation for quality writing instruments that embodied French craftsmanship and style. This Art Deco-era design captures that promise of refinement and reliability in one striking graphic. A timeless piece of advertising art that celebrates France’s golden age of poster design, perfect for lovers of writing history and classic French ephemera alike. Size: 62.75" x 46.0" Artist: A. Péris Condition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on thin linen backing. Light background scuffing near upper quadrants. Creasing in upper left. Stray vertical printer stripe in left margin. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.