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Misc original Art Nouveau advertising poster for the Sect-Kellerei und Cognac-Brennerei D. Sandmann, a sparkling wine (Sect) and cognac distillery once based in Berlin.
Created in the 1890s, the artwork is credited to the Italian artist Francisco Nicolas Tamagno (1862–1933), who was well-known for his vibrant Belle Époque illustrations.
Poster Details & Analysis
The Scene: It depicts a decadent and surreal dinner party. A gentleman in formal evening wear sits at a table while several fantastical characters interact with him and the products.
Characters:
The Cavalier: A man dressed in elaborate 17th-century attire (reminiscent of a musketeer or Cyrano de Bergerac) steps out of a gilded picture frame, holding a bottle and glass.
The Satyr: A horned, goat-legged creature on the left is seen drinking directly from a bottle, assisted by a semi-nude woman.
The Lady in Yellow: A woman in a voluminous yellow gown reclines at the table, embodying the era's sense of luxury and excess.
The Serving Figure: In the top right, a woman leans from an architectural opening to pour liquid (likely wine or cognac) into a bucket.
Branding: The bottom of the poster features bold red lettering for "D. Sandmann Berlin N.O." This indicates the distillery was located in the "Northeast" (N.O.) postal district of Berlin at the time.
The poster is a classic example of late 19th-century "fantasy" advertising, where the product is presented as something that brings legendary or mythical enjoyment to life. |
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