
The description of this item has been automatically translated. ??? Vintage NIVEA enamel sign – 40 × 60 cm. “With NIVEA in the air and sun”. The motif is based on a classic German NIVEA advertising campaign from the late 1930s. Historical advertising sources document this slogan 1938, when NIVEA intensively promoted health, skin care, fresh air and outdoor activities. With the iconic blue and white NIVEA design as well as the stylized sun and clouds, this motif embodies the distinctive advertising language that made NIVEA one of the best-known skin care brands in Europe. Original enamel signs from the pre-war period with this motif are extremely popular with collectors and – depending on their condition, rarity and origin – sometimes fetch considerable prices. This sign is not an original enamel sign from the 1930s. It is one Reproduction based on the historical original motif. Due to its workmanship, materials and overall appearance, it is reminiscent of higher quality reproductions such as those often produced in the 1980s and 1990s. Examples of this special motif are comparatively rarely offered today. Although reproductions exist, this sign has its own collectible appeal and represents an attractive decorative and collectible item for historical advertising enthusiasts. Ideal for collectors of. ??? German advertising history. ? Pharmacy and cosmetic objects. ?? Type: Enamel sign. ? Topic: Historical German advertising. ? Slogan: “With NIVEA in the air and sun”. ? Material: Enamel on metal. ??? Design origin: Germany. ? Subject period: Late 1930s approx. ? Rust and oxidation present on the mounting holes and edges. ? Signs of use, marks, scratches and age-related wear visible. ? Rust and oxidation present on the back. ? General signs of storage and age. ? Please view all photos carefully as they form an integral part of the description. All information is provided to the best of our knowledge and based on our research. No guarantee is given regarding the exact age, chronology or historical originality. All information regarding age, manufacturing period, authenticity or attribution represents our assessment based on the available information and should not be construed as a certification or guarantee. ??? Vintage NIVEA Enamel Sign – 40 × 60 cm. This enamel advertising sign features the famous German NIVEA slogan. “In the air and sun with NIVEA” (“With NIVEA in the Fresh Air and Sunshine”). The artwork is based on one of NIVEA’s classic German advertising campaigns from the late 1930s. Historical advertising references record this slogan around 1938, during a period when NIVEA heavily promoted outdoor living, sunshine, health, and skincare. Featuring the iconic blue-and-white NIVEA branding together with a stylized sun and clouds, this design represents the recognizable visual identity that helped establish NIVEA as one of Europe’s most successful skincare brands. Original pre-war enamel signs featuring this design are highly sought after by collectors and can command substantial prices depending on condition, rarity, and provenance. This particular sign is not an original 1930s enamel sign. It is a reproduction inspired by the original artwork. Based on its construction, materials, and overall appearance, it resembles the higher-quality reproductions commonly produced during the 1980s and 1990s. Examples of this specific design are not commonly encountered on today’s collector market. While reproductions exist, this version remains an attractive and collectible piece for enthusiasts of vintage advertising, enamel signs, and NIVEA memorabilia. ??? German Advertising History. ? Pharmacy & Cosmetic Collectibles. ?? Type: Enamel Advertising Sign. ? Theme: Vintage German Advertising. ? Material: Enamel on Metal. ??? Design Origin: Germany. ? Artwork Period: Late 1930s Approx. ? Sign Category: Reproduction. ? Rust and oxidation are present around the mounting holes and edges. ? Surface wear, stains, scratches, and age-related imperfections are present. ? Rust and oxidation are visible on the reverse side. ? General wear consistent with age and storage. ? Please review all photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the item’s description and condition. All information is provided to the best of our knowledge and research. No formal guarantee is given regarding exact dating, period classification, or historical originality. Any references to age, period, manufacture date, authenticity, or attribution represent our opinion based on available information and should not be considered a certification or guarantee. Examples of this specific design are not commonly encountered on today’s.