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OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster - Raoul Vion - 1927

OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster – Raoul Vion – 1927

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OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster – Raoul Vion – 1927

Capturing the Thrill: The OSA Liberty Motorcycle Poster’s Enduring Appeal

Raoul Vion’s breathtaking OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster perfectly embodies the joy and spirit of motorcycle riding. The wind in your hair, the sun on your skin, the rumble of the engine, the thrill of the open road – there’s no feeling quite like it. Every curve, every hill, becomes a thrilling dance, your body and the bike moving in perfect unison.

It’s a pleasingly primal experience, not hard to do, yet generating pure happiness. Every twist of the throttle unleashes a surge of adrenaline, pushing you closer to exhilaration. Your mind and the bike become one, a seamless fusion of thought and action. Every gear change, every lean, a silent conversation – a testament to your mastery of the machine.

All these feelings are captured in this vintage OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster, a stunning relic of the roaring twenties advertising OSA Liberty motorcycles. The OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster features a dynamic vision of a lone rider, clad in vivid red like a burst of flame, tearing across a vibrant landscape.

His figure, seemingly dwarfed by the powerful motorcycle beneath him, accentuates the machine’s might. The dramatic lines and bold colours evoke an overwhelming sense of speed and adrenaline, inviting viewers to imagine themselves hurtling toward the horizon.

Amidst this vibrant era, French artist Raoul Vion captured the essence of speed and liberation on canvas in this fabulous OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster, advertising the OSA Liberty 175 motorcycle. It depicts not just a sleek machine, but embodies the spirit of a generation eager to embrace the open road.

From Warhorses to Wheels of Freedom: The OSA Liberty Story

The story behind the OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster is equally fascinating. Established in 1918, visionary entrepreneur Omer Samyn founded OSA Liberty in Argenteuil, France. Initially, the company repurposed the countless American Liberty trucks left behind after World War I, breathing new life into these warhorses. But as the decade progressed, Samyn’s vision shifted towards a new horizon: crafting motorcycles that would redefine freedom and mobility.

This OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster celebrates the arrival of the OSA Liberty 175, the follow-up motorbike to the company’s first motorcycle, the sleek 173cc two-stroke marvel unveiled at the Paris Show.

The allure of the OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster extends beyond its aesthetic beauty. It serves as a window into a bygone era of automotive passion and ingenuity. Each element, from the rider’s defiant posture to the intricate details of the motorcycle, whispers tales of a time when machines were more than just modes of transportation; they were extensions of the human spirit, yearning for exploration and adventure.

The heart of every OSA Liberty motorcycle pulsed with the power of J.A. Prestwich (JAP) engines. These renowned engines, powering countless motorcycles since 1904, became the beating heart of OSA Liberty machines, alongside components from the esteemed Staub engines and gearbox company. This combination of artistry and engineering prowess resulted in motorcycles that were not only beautiful but also capable of exhilarating performance.

The Enduring Charm of the OSA Liberty Motorcycle Poster

OSA Liberties weren’t just for leisurely strolls around the Bois de Boulogne. They were born to race. Riders like René Gillet and Edmond Padovani pushed these machines to their limits on racetracks across Europe, racking up podium finishes and etching the OSA name in racing history.

The legendary Bol d’Or 24-hour endurance race saw OSA Liberties battling it out with the best, proving their reliability and speed. Raoul Vion, more than just an Impressionist fine art painter, was a pioneer of modern poster art. His legacy is etched in countless works, from bicycle industry advertisements to early French cycling tour posters. Vion’s ability to blend artistic flair with persuasive messaging shines through in this iconic OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster.

Sadly, like many European motorcycle manufacturers, OSA couldn’t weather the economic storms of the late 1930s. Production ceased sometime between 1931 and 1935, leaving behind a passionate community of collectors and enthusiasts who continue to cherish these vintage gems.

Even though OSA Liberty had a brief run, its spirit endures through this beautifully restored reproduction of the original poster. For bikers, the thrill of riding is unmatched, but the OSA Liberty Vintage Motorcycle poster, with its vivid depiction of speed, freedom, and adventure, is a close second! Order yours today!

This is a superb retouched reproduction of the original Moto O.S.A. Liberty Agents poster. It looks absolutely stunning when framed. We usually like to give customers an idea of what original posters might sell for, but we haven’t been able to find any record of an original OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster being sold or auctioned online. It seems these original posters are likely as rare as the bikes themselves!

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OSA Liberty Motorcycle poster – Raoul Vion – 1927

Our Vintage travel posters are our passion. We take the time to digitally enhance most of our poster prints. This ensures they look great on the walls of your home or office. We print them on high-quality, 300gsm silk art paper using fade-resistant inks. All of our vintage posters and wall art are offered in a variety of sizes. Our most common sizes include A1, A2, 50×70, A3, and A4. Some of the posters we offer will not fit into these standard frame sizes. In these cases, we offer size variations in the ratio of the original format. So, whatever space you have available, we’re sure there will be a size to suit your needs.

We know you love your posters. It’s why we aim to get them to you quickly and safely.  We send them out in hard-backed envelopes, clearly marked ‘Do Not Bend’ or in a sturdy postal tube. We also want you to be able to enjoy your poster prints as soon as possible. To deliver them to you as efficiently and cost-effectively as possible, we send them out by Royal Mail 2nd class post (unless, of course, you’ve paid for another postal service).

Picture Frames are not included… yet!

Some of the images on our website feature our fabulous posters displayed in picture frames. And yes, we know they look great mounted in frames and displayed on walls, but at the current time, the prices shown are for poster print only.

We have created many of our posters in a 50x70cm size option. Frames of this size are now easily available in most stores for under £20. Ikea currently sells one in the Fiskbo range for under £10.

Fun, affordable poster reproductions

Our posters are carefully and professionally created from vintage originals. We take great care with the production of our poster prints. We also feel it is important that they maintain a vintage feel. This is why we leave some small imperfections or marks that were part of the original poster to enhance the vintage feel. These will be visible on the larger views of the item on this listing.

The originals of many of the posters we offer can cost many thousands of pounds. Our reproduction posters certainly look great! They look even better when they’re framed and mounted on a wall. It’s important to remember that we offer our prints as fun, affordable reproductions, not as fine art prints.

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A4, A3, A2, 50x70cm, A1

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