A truly beautiful Sarotti enamel sign has found his way to our gallery.

The sign features a crisp white background with the inscription “Sarotti, Kakao, Schokolade, Pralinen” and three elegantly dressed black figures wearing colourful clothing and turbans, carrying trays with the finest Sarotti chocolates. The flowing tails of their jackets emphasise the movement and give the composition a sense of energy and elegance. The vivid colours stand beautifully against the white enamel background.

The iconic design of the Sarotti Mohr is from the Berlin artist Julius Gipkens (1883–1968). The three-figure design was registered as Sarotti’s new trademark on 27 August 1918, marking the company’s 50th anniversary. It represents the early form of the image that was later replaced by the single Sarotti Mohr.

Produced by Ferro-Email / Aetz & Emaillierwerke C. Robert Dold in Offenburg, this sign dates from approximately 1918–1920 and measures 60 × 97 cm.

A superb piece of early Sarotti advertising and a striking example of the quality of German enamel work from this period.