NEW ENGLAND — UNITED AIR LINES — FRITZ DUMVILLE — 2004
Original advertising poster promoting travel to New England, produced by United Air Lines as part of a series of contemporary destination posters issued in the early 2000s. The design by Fritz Dumville presents an evocative autumn landscape typical of the New England region, with the warm colors of fall foliage suggesting the seasonal beauty that attracts visitors to the northeastern United States.
United Air Lines commissioned a number of artists to create this series of destination posters highlighting regions served by the airline. Each poster reflects the distinctive character of its location through contemporary illustration while recalling the tradition of classic airline travel posters.
Artist: Dumville, Fritz
Title: New England
Printer: United Air Lines
Origin: United States
Size: 21 x 28 inches / 53 x 71 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Offset lithograph on heavy poster paper
Year: 2004
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original United Air Lines promotional poster from the early 2000s destination series depicting the autumn landscape of New England.
ONARANZE A VOLTA – ADOLFO HOHENSTEIN — RICORDI PORTFOLIO — c.1910
Lithographic plate reproducing the poster design Onaranze a Volta by Adolfo Hohenstein, issued as part of the well-known Ricordi Portfolio. This series presented a selection of important poster designs printed by the Ricordi publishing house during the height of the Italian poster movement between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The portfolio gathered together small-format reproductions of these works and was distributed internationally in the early twentieth century.
Casa Ricordi of Milan, originally a music publisher closely associated with the Italian opera world, developed a major lithographic printing workshop in the late nineteenth century. Through its printing department the firm produced posters for music, theatre, and commercial clients and became a central force in the development of the Italian poster. The artists working with Ricordi helped define the Italian version of Art Nouveau, often referred to as Stile Liberty.
Leopoldo Metlicovitz (1868–1944) was one of the principal designers associated with Ricordi. His posters and illustrations are recognized for their elegant compositions and refined color work, and he contributed numerous designs for theatre, publishing, and advertising.
Artist: Adolfo Hohenstein
Title: Onaranze a Volta (Ricordi Portfolio plate)
Printer / Publisher: Ricordi, Milan
Size: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 36 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1910
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Plate from the Ricordi portfolio series presenting reduced lithographic versions of notable Italian posters from the Ricordi workshop.
Uncover a rare gem of advertising history with this original poster for ORELIA, an offshoot brand of the iconic Orangina, created and distributed by Orangina itself. Crafted in the 1980s, this poster is a testament to the imaginative design genius of Bernard Villemot.
ORELIA, the orange-flavored soft-drink, made its debut in the United States in 1978 under that name. However, in 1985, the name ORELIA was abandoned in favor of the original Orangina branding, adding an intriguing layer of historical significance to this artwork.
Measuring a substantial 33.5 x 24.5 inches, this offset lithograph on linen captures the essence of ORELIA’s unique identity. The brand’s connection to Orangina and its brief foray under the name ORELIA in the United States add to its intrigue. It represents a fascinating chapter in the world of beverages and advertising.
Title: ORELIA
Artist: Bernard Villemot Date: 1980s Printer: Perrier Size: 33.5 x 24.5 inches / 83.8 x 62.2 cm Print Type: Offset Lithography original printing Condition: Excellent “A” on LINEN
Original large-format French advertising poster for the Geisweiler wine company, designed by Lajos Marton in 1921 and printed by DAM Studio. This stone lithograph was produced in the standard French 120 x 160 cm format for display in public spaces. It has been professionally linen backed (acid-free paper and cotton canvas) and survives in very fine condition, with strong colors and a clean overall appearance.
Year: 1921
Title: Geisweiler Grand Vin
Artist: Lajos Marton
Printer: DAM Studio
Country: France
Size: 47.3 x 63 in / 120 x 160 cm
Print technique: Original stone lithograph
Material: Poster on paper, backed on acid-free paper and cotton canvas
Linen backing: Yes (linen backed)
Condition: A (very fine) – nice condition on linen, image clean, colors strong
Subject: Drinks – wines, apéritifs, alcohol
Comments: Original 1921 French stone lithograph advertising poster for Geisweiler, printed by DAM Studio in large 120 x 160 cm format and professionally linen backed.
Original exhibition poster by Karel Appel, created for the Palm Springs Desert Museum. The composition reflects Appel’s bold and expressive style, characteristic of his work associated with the post-war European avant-garde.
Karel Appel (1921–2006) was a Dutch painter, sculptor, and poet, and a founding member of the CoBrA movement established in 1948. His work is known for its energetic forms, vivid color, and spontaneous execution. Appel studied at the Rijksakademie in Amsterdam and went on to gain international recognition, with his work exhibited in major institutions including the Museum of Modern Art in New York and other museums worldwide.
This poster was produced in conjunction with an exhibition at the Palm Springs Desert Museum and represents Appel’s continued influence in the international art scene during the 1970s.
Artist: Appel, Karel
Title: Palm Springs Desert Museum
Origin: United States
Size: 20 x 31.5 inches / 51 x 80 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1977
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original exhibition poster by Karel Appel for the Palm Springs Desert Museum.
Artist: Meunier Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 12 x 16 in / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1895-9 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
PAPIER CIGARETTE BY MEUNIER FOR LES MAITRES DE L’AFFICHE
Les Maitres de l’affiche were stone lithographs printed by the Chaix Imprimerie in paris between the years 1895 and 1899. The celebrated the masters of the posters of that period. Paris for 4 plates to arrive every month. The plate is in excellent condition.
Artist: Meunier Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 12 x 16 in / 30.5 x 40.6 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1895-9 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Paquebot Louis Lumiere Ship poster by Brenet 1950 on linen excellent
Original Authentic poster for the Chargeurs Reunis with passage on the Compagnie Maritime. In excellent condition on linen original.
Leçons de Violin – Les Maîtres de l’Affiche – Paul Berthon
Original plate Leçons de Violin by Paul Berthon, published as part of the Les Maîtres de l’Affiche series. Issued between 1895 and 1899, this celebrated project reproduced in reduced format the leading poster designs of the Belle Époque. Subscribers received four plates each month, printed by the Imprimerie Chaix in Paris under the artistic direction of Jules Chéret.
Paul Berthon (1872–1909) was a French Art Nouveau artist and lithographer, admired for his elegant line, decorative motifs, and refined use of color. His work reflects the aesthetics of the Art Nouveau period, often compared to Alphonse Mucha, and includes both poster design and decorative arts.
The plate was printed by Chaix, the foremost Parisian printer of posters at the time, whose work defined the visual culture of the 1890s.
This example measures 11 × 16 in. (28 × 40.6 cm) and is preserved in excellent “A” condition.
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Artist: Paul Berthon
Printer: Imprimerie Chaix, Paris
Date: 1895–1899 (Les Maîtres de l’Affiche series)
Size: 11 × 16 in. (28 × 40.6 cm)
Print Type: Stone Lithograph
On Linen: No
Condition: Excellent “A”
Original exhibition poster created for Peintures et Collages by J.M. Lafon at Galerie “65” in Cannes. The composition combines elements associated with collage and musical imagery, including references to sheet music, geometric forms, and the outline of a guitar, arranged in a structured and balanced design.
J.M. Lafon’s work reflects an interest in composition and rhythm, bringing together visual and musical references within a modern graphic language. Posters such as this were produced for gallery exhibitions along the French Riviera during the 1970s, a period that saw continued activity in modern printmaking and exhibition design.
Printed by Mourlot in Paris, one of the leading lithographic workshops of the twentieth century, this poster demonstrates the high quality of production associated with French exhibition posters of the period.
Artist: Lafon, J.M.
Title: Peintures et Collages — Galerie “65” Cannes
Printer: Mourlot, Paris
Origin: France
Size: 20.5 x 32.5 inches / 52 x 83 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1976
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original exhibition poster for J.M. Lafon at Galerie “65” in Cannes, printed by Mourlot.
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Original poster by Bernard Villemot for Perrier, 1980. The design is titled Le Couple Dansant – C’est Fou! and is also known as The Kiss.
Villemot (1911–1989) was one of the principal French poster artists of the postwar era. His style is recognized for reducing forms to bold lines and flat areas of color, creating images that were instantly recognizable. He worked extensively for Perrier, Orangina, and Bally, producing some of the most consistent and identifiable campaigns of the 1960s–1980s.
Perrier, the French mineral water brand, used poster advertising throughout the 20th century to strengthen its international identity. The company collaborated with major artists, and Villemot’s contributions are among the most notable. Le Couple Dansant is part of that campaign history and reflects the brand’s emphasis on modern, graphic imagery.
Artist Villemot, Bernard
Size 14 x 21.5 inches
On / Off linen onlinen
Print Technique offset lithograph
Year 1980
Condition & Comments Excellent on linen
The poster is an original 1980 Perrier poster by Villemot. The poster is in excellent condition. The poster has been known as” the kiss” or the “couple dansant” This version of the poster was distributed without white margins or the image net to the posters edge.
Artist: Villemot, Bernard Size: 19.5 x 25.5 in / 49.5 x 66.77 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Offset lithograph Year: 1979 Condition & Comments: Original print, Excellent on linen
This original 1979 poster by Bernard Villemot, titled “C’est Fou!” for Perrier, is a striking blend of art and advertising. Measuring 19.5 x 25.5 inches (49.5 x 66.77 cm), it showcases Villemot’s skill with vibrant colors and a bold design inspired by Henri Matisse and New Wave art.
In excellent condition, this poster is a rare find for collectors. Its unique blend of artistic influences elevates it beyond typical advertising, making it a true standout in vintage poster art.
