Pressoir Collection

Cider Pressing 18th C
Apples are being pressed to make cider in a French barn of the 18th century. Date: Circa 1760

Pressoir creuse dans un tronc d arbre (engraving)
3645482 Pressoir creuse dans un tronc d arbre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pressoir creuse dans un tronc d arbre)

The Vintage in the Canton of Vaud (litho)
1048160 The Vintage in the Canton of Vaud (litho) by Destez, Paul (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vintage in the Canton of Vaud)

Pressoir ancien (engraving)
3645042 Pressoir ancien (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pressoir ancien. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1860)

The Vintage in France (engraving)
1607803 The Vintage in France (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Vintage in France. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 21 October 1854)

Mme Cheri Lesueur as Suzanne in George Sand s
Mme. Cheri Lesueur as Suzanne in George Sands Le Pressoir at the Gymnase Dramatique.. Born in 1826, Cheri Lesueur, nee Anna Cizos, Anna Cheri, was the sister to the actress Rose-Marie Cizos

Bernard Dupuis as Noel Plantier in George Sand s
Bernard Dupuis as Noel Plantier in George Sands Le Pressoir at the Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique.. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from Galerie Dramatique

Lesueur as Valentin Pere in George Sands Le Pressoir at the Theatre du Gymnase Dramatique.. Handcoloured lithograph by Alexandre Lacauchie from Galerie Dramatique: Costumes des Theatres de Paris 1853

French Presses 18th C
Two wine presses in France in the 18th century. Date: Circa 1760

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Step back in time with the 'pressoir' - a symbol of cider pressing in the 18th century. This ancient technique involved using a hollowed-out tree trunk as a press, squeezing out every last drop of delicious apple nectar. An enchanting engraving captures this traditional process, showcasing the craftsmanship and ingenuity of our ancestors. Travel to the Canton of Vaud and witness 'The Vintage', depicted in a lithograph that transports you to an era where grape harvesting was celebrated with great fervor. The pressoir takes center stage, reminding us of its significance in producing exquisite wines. Another captivating engraving showcases an old pressoir, evoking nostalgia for simpler times when manual labor played a crucial role in winemaking. It serves as a testament to the dedication and passion that went into creating each bottle. Venturing further into France, we encounter yet another enchanting engraving depicting 'The Vintage'. Here we see Mme Cheri Lesueur embodying Suzanne from George Sand's timeless play. The pressoir becomes not only a tool but also part of artistic expression, bringing stories to life on stage. Bernard Dupuis steps onto the scene as Noel Plantier in George Sand's masterpiece, his character intertwined with the essence of winemaking. As he navigates through love and loss, we are reminded once again how integral the pressoir is to these tales woven by Sand's pen. Lesueur returns as Valentin Pere in another one of George Sands' works - Le Pressoir de la Rue Saint-Honoré. Through her portrayal, she breathes life into this historical artifact-turned-character while highlighting its importance within French culture. Delve deeper into history and explore French presses from the 18th century - marvel at their intricate designs and appreciate their contribution to wine production during that era. These presses were instrumental in transforming grapes into liquid gold enjoyed by connoisseurs worldwide. Lastly, we are transported to Bordeaux, the heartland of wine growing.