Exposition Daumier Honore Daumier at the Orangerie Paris 1934
Original 1934 exhibition poster for Exposition Daumier, held at the Orangerie des Tuileries and the Bibliothèque Nationale in Paris. The exhibition paid tribute to Honoré Daumier (1808–1879), one of France’s most celebrated caricaturists, painters, and sculptors.
The event presented an extensive selection of Daumier’s works, including lithographs, paintings, and sculpture, highlighting his keen observations of 19th-century French society and politics during the July Monarchy and the Second Republic. Known for combining artistic mastery with incisive social commentary, Daumier’s influence was the focus of this important cultural occasion.
Exposition Daumier
Artist: Honoré Daumier
Printer: Mourlot, Paris
Size: 15 x 23 in / 38,1 x 58,4 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
Year: 1934
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Artist: Eric Printer: Mason, Paris Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1950c Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster for the Ville de Paris advertising the Aquarium which used to be there in the 1950’s. The Trocadero with its gardens and other museums around the same area is still an important destination for Parisian travelers. Original printing.
An original Italian travel poster promoting Trento, located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. Issued in 1925 and printed by Chappuis in Bologna for the ENIT (Italian State Tourist Office), the poster reflects the period’s effort to encourage tourism and cultural pride in the region, which had only recently been annexed to Italy after World War I.
The design features the prominent statue of Dante Alighieri, set against the architectural backdrop of Trento’s historic center. Dante’s presence underscores the Italian cultural identity of the region, while the clean composition and modernist typography exemplify the graphic style of Italian railway and ENIT promotional art of the 1920s.
This stone lithograph measures 27.5 × 39 inches and has been professionally mounted on linen. It is preserved in excellent A condition, with bright colors and strong presentation. A striking and historically significant piece of Italian travel advertising.
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Title: Trento
Artist: Anonymous
Date: 1925
Printer: Chappuis, Bologna
Size: 27.5 × 39 in. / 70 × 100 cm
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Issued by ENIT (Italian Tourist Office) to promote travel to Trento in the mid-1920s. Features the Dante Alighieri statue, symbolizing the region’s Italian cultural identity after World War I. Linen-backed and well preserved.
Printer: Vercasson, Paris Size: 30 x 40 ” / 76,2 x 101,6 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1932 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Europeans love to take their cures. Youcan go to the mountains or by the sea and take the hot baths, and get all kinds of treatments to improve your health. Still true today and Plombieres les Bains is advertising that you can heal your enteritis and rhumatism and others ills as we can see from this jolly older fellow who now feels so good he is dancing with joy….
This original French travel poster was commissioned by the PLM Railways (Paris–Lyon–Méditerranée) to promote travel to La Mure, a commune in the Isère department in southeastern France.
The composition uses strong, vibrant color, dominated by yellow and blue tones. The town of La Mure is depicted in an en plein air style, emphasizing light and atmosphere rather than strict architectural detail. The lower portion of the poster is divided into two scenic vignettes: at left, Les Lacs, featuring a statue of a man on horseback set within a mountainous landscape; at right, the Chemins de Fer Électrique de La Mure, illustrating the region’s electric railway line and its dramatic route through the terrain.
The poster reflects the PLM’s broader effort during the interwar period to promote regional tourism by combining landscape, infrastructure, and cultural landmarks within a single image. It is a representative example of French railway advertising from the late 1920s.
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Details
Title: La Mure d’Isere – PLM
Artist: Oraim
Date: 1928
Size: 25.5 × 39 inches
Linen backed: Yes
Comments: Original French travel poster. Linen backed. Excellent condition with strong color and well-preserved printing. Ready to frame.
FONT-ROMEU — HIVER COMME ETE: LA SANTE — SNCF — 1937 Ski & Golf
Original French travel poster promoting the mountain resort of Font-Romeu, issued by the SNCF in 1937. Located in the Pyrenees near the Spanish border, Font-Romeu is one of the earliest ski resorts in France. The poster presents the resort as a destination for all seasons, promoting skiing during the winter months and golf during the summer, while emphasizing the region’s sunshine, mountain air, and healthful climate. The design reflects the growing popularity of alpine tourism in France during the 1930s.
Artist: Anonymous
Title: Font-Romeu – Hiver comme ete: la sante
Printer: Technique Publicitaire, Paris
Size: 24 1/4 x 39 1/8 inches / 61.6 x 99.4 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: 1937
Condition & Comments: A condition.
1933 Le Mans Englebert Commemorative Poster Tazio Nuvolari and Raymond Sommer
Le Mans where Tazio Nuvolari and Raymond Sommer won in the Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 MM-LM. Tazio Nuvolari, an Italian racing driver. Raymond Sommer, a French racing driver, both had successful careers in motorsports during the early to mid-20th century.
The Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 was a successful racing car produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo in the 1930s. The “MM” in its name stands for Mille Miglia, a famous Italian endurance race, and “LM” could stand for Le Mans, another iconic endurance race. This 8C-2300 is known for its performing well and its numerous racing victories during its time.
If you have more details about the specific race or event you’re referring to, I can provide more information. Otherwise, if you have any specific questions about Tazio Nuvolari, Raymond Sommer, or the Alfa Romeo 8C-2300, feel free to ask!
Artist: Belgian On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Size: 16.5 x 24 inches
Year: 1933 original printing Condition & Comments: Condition is A-/B+ with restored pinholes, well done, presents excellently
