Mossant Hats by Cappiello

Few images capture the ritual of masculine elegance as neatly as Leonetto Cappiello's poster for Mossant, the celebrated French hatter. Three gloved hands rise from the edges of the sheet, each lifting a different hat: a black bowler, a dove gray fedora and a rich brown felt. Together they trace a sweeping diagonal across a warm mustard ground, so the gesture of tipping one's hat becomes a cascade of motion and a memorable brand signature.Published through Les Editions Nouvelles Cappiello (EDIMO) in Paris, the poster shows the artist in his late period, distilling a product into a single theatrical idea. The lithographic crayon work gives the felt a velvety depth, while the burgundy title lettering, with its elongated Deco S forms, anchors the composition with quiet authority.Made in the late 1930s, when the hat was still essential to a gentleman's wardrobe, the design embodies the final flourish of interwar French advertising. A standout piece for collectors of Cappiello, Art Deco graphics and the history of menswear.Size: 63.0" x 41.0"Artist: Leonetto CappielloCondition: Very Good, Age-appropriate wear, fading and toning. Conservation mounted on linen. Please use the photo zoom feature to get a better understanding of overall condition. *Additional photos available upon request.