Cycles & Motocycles Condor c.1928 by Henry Monnier | Vintage French Motorcycle Advertising Poster

Cycles & Motocycles Condor – A Dramatic Vintage Motorcycle Poster by Henry Monnier

Celebrate the speed, power, and adventurous spirit of early motorcycling with Cycles & Motocycles Condor, a striking vintage advertising poster created by French illustrator Henry Monnier around 1928. Designed for Condor cycles and motorcycles, this dramatic composition captures the excitement surrounding motorcycle culture during the golden age of European transportation advertising.

A motorcycle racer charges across a rugged landscape while a second rider follows closely behind. Towering above them, an enormous condor spreads its wings against a blazing yellow and orange sky, transforming the bird into a powerful symbol of speed, strength, freedom, and endurance. The sweeping wings and racing motorcycles create an extraordinary sense of forward motion.

The fiery palette of red, orange, yellow, black, and green gives the artwork tremendous visual impact. At the bottom, bold lettering announces “Cycles & Motocycles Condor – Rapides, Souples, Puissants,” meaning “Fast, Flexible, Powerful.” The slogan perfectly complements the dramatic racing imagery and reflects the performance-focused advertising of the period.

Created during an era when motorcycles represented modern engineering, independence, and adventure, this poster is an outstanding example of 1920s French transportation advertising. Its combination of motorcycle racing, heroic imagery, bold typography, and powerful graphic design makes it especially appealing to collectors of vintage motorcycle art and early automotive advertising.

Today, Cycles & Motocycles Condor makes a commanding statement piece for a living room, office, library, garage, workshop, bar, lounge, game room, or man cave. Its intense colors and dramatic composition work especially well in industrial, masculine, Art Deco, and vintage-inspired interiors.

Why Collectors Love This Print

• Iconic vintage Condor motorcycle advertising
• Created by French illustrator Henry Monnier
• Classic late-1920s European poster design
• Dramatic motorcycle racing imagery
• Powerful condor and speed symbolism
• Brilliant red, orange, yellow, and green palette
• Excellent example of vintage transportation advertising
• Strong choice for motorcycle enthusiasts and collectors
• Ideal for garages, offices, bars, lounges, and man caves
• Striking statement artwork for large wall displays

Artwork Details

Title: Cycles & Motocycles Condor
Artist: Henry Monnier
Date: c.1928
Country of Origin: France
Style: Vintage Advertising / Art Deco Era
Subject: Motorcycles, Motorcycle Racing, Transportation Advertising
Brand: Condor
Era: 1920s
Primary Colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Black, Green
Orientation: Vertical / Portrait

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