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  • A-B Aerotransport — Swedish Air Lines — Anders Beckman — circa 1930

    A-B Aerotransport — Swedish Air Lines — Anders Beckman — circa 1930

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    A-B Aerotransport — Swedish Air Lines — Anders Beckman — circa 1930

    A stunning original Swedish aviation poster by Anders Beckman for A-B Aerotransport (ABA), depicting an aircraft in flight on a bright, clear day above the ABA insignia. The composition combines photomontage with bold typographic elements, creating a strong sense of movement and modernity. The integration of clouds and lettering reflects the influence of leading European graphic designers of the period, resulting in a refined and visually striking image.

    A-B Aerotransport was a Swedish government-owned airline operating during the first half of the 20th century and later became part of the group that formed Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). This poster dates from the early years of the airline, a period that marked the rapid development of commercial aviation in Europe. ABA was among the pioneers of modern air travel in Scandinavia, helping to establish reliable routes and expand the possibilities of longer-distance flight.

    Printed by Ivor Haeggstroms Lito, Stockholm, this poster is an excellent example of early Scandinavian modernist graphic design, combining photomontage and typography in a forward-looking style. Examples are rarely encountered, particularly in such well-preserved condition, and it stands as both a decorative and historically significant piece from the formative years of European aviation.

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    Title: A-B Aerotransport — Swedish Air Lines
    Artist: Anders Beckman
    Year: circa 1930
    Printer: Ivor Haeggstroms Lito, Stockholm
    Size: 24.4 x 39.4 inches / 62 x 100 cm
    On / Off Linen: Backed on linen
    Condition: Excellent
    Comments: Original photomontage poster issued by A-B Aerotransport. Rare early example of Scandinavian aviation design.

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  • AUX FABRIQUES DE GENEVE — HEM — 1903 - French Art Nouveau Jewelry poster

    AUX FABRIQUES DE GENEVE — HEM — 1903 – French Art Nouveau Jewelry poster

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    AUX FABRIQUES DE GENEVE — HEM — 1903

    Original French Art Nouveau advertising poster for Aux Fabriques de Geneve, a jeweler and watch merchant based in La Rochelle. The design features a young woman presented in refined detail above a display of watches, jewelry, and decorative objects. A large ring or cameo-like medallion frames the scene, reinforcing the store’s emphasis on engagement and bridal gifts. The text indicates that the firm manufactured its own goods and offered a catalog available to clients upon request.

    Although the name refers to Geneva, the shop itself operated in La Rochelle. The reference to Geneva likely served to evoke the reputation of Swiss craftsmanship in watchmaking and fine jewelry, suggesting products of comparable quality.

    The artist Hem was active in France during the early twentieth century and produced a small number of advertising posters during the height of the Belle Époque poster movement. His work reflects the decorative elegance typical of the Art Nouveau period.

    Artist: Hem
    Title: Aux Fabriques de Geneve
    Size: 47.5 x 63 inches
    On / Off Linen: On linen
    Print Technique: Stone lithograph
    Year: 1903
    Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen. Original vintage poster, not a reproduction.

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  • BONAL GENTIANE QUINA — A.M. CASSANDRE — c.1933 - Rarer Pink Version

    BONAL GENTIANE QUINA — A.M. CASSANDRE — c.1933 – Rarer Pink Version

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    BONAL GENTIANE QUINA — A.M. CASSANDRE — c.1933_ Rarer Pink Version

    Original French advertising poster for Bonal Gentiane Quina designed by A.M. Cassandre. This example is the rarer pink background version of the design. The composition features a stylized figure drinking Bonal, with the liquid transforming into pink stars within the body. A key appears over the stomach, visually suggesting the idea promoted by the product: Bonal “opens the appetite.” The bold geometry and simplified forms are characteristic of Cassandre’s modernist approach to poster design.

    Adolphe Mouron Cassandre (1901–1968) was one of the most important commercial artists of the twentieth century. A poster designer, painter, lithographer, and creator of typefaces, he combined influences from avant-garde movements such as Cubism, Surrealism, and Neue Sachlichkeit with the demands of commercial advertising. His work helped define the modern graphic language of the interwar period.

    Artist: Cassandre, A.M.
    Title: Bonal Gentiane Quina
    Origin: France
    Size: 46 1/4 x 62 inches
    On / Off Linen: On linen
    Print Technique: Lithograph
    Year: c.1933
    Condition & Comments: Nice condition on linen with minor restorations.

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  • CHANTIER HOUILLER — JEAN D’YLEN — 1924 - Vercasson Paris - Charcoal

    CHANTIER HOUILLER — JEAN D’YLEN — 1924 – Vercasson Paris – Charcoal

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    CHANTIER HOUILLER — JEAN D’YLEN — 1924

    Original French advertising poster for Chantier Houiller designed by Jean D’Ylen and printed in Paris by Vercasson in 1924. The composition features a brightly dressed jester riding a coal cart, rendered in vivid colors against a dark background. Dressed in yellow with arms spread wide, the figure humorously recalls the canary traditionally used in coal mines to warn miners of dangerous gases. The playful imagery and strong contrast of colors are characteristic of the lively advertising style of the period.

    Jean Paul Beguin (1886–1938), known professionally as Jean D’Ylen, was one of the leading French advertising artists of the early twentieth century. His posters are known for their striking use of primary colors, bold figures, and theatrical compositions. The influence of Leonetto Cappiello is evident in the dramatic dark backgrounds and animated figures that appear to float within the design. D’Ylen began his career as a jewelry designer before becoming an advertising illustrator for the Paris publishing house Vercasson. After Cappiello left the firm in 1916, D’Ylen became one of its principal poster artists, producing many memorable designs of the 1920s.

    Artist: D’Ylen, Jean
    Title: Chantier Houiller
    Printer: Vercasson, Paris
    Size: 43 x 65 inches
    On / Off Linen: On linen
    Print Technique: Lithograph
    Year: 1924
    Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen.

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  • Disques Radio-Ete - Beric - c.1950s

    Disques Radio-Ete – Beric – c.1950s

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    Disques Radio-Ete – Beric – c.1950s

    A classic French advertising poster by Beric promoting Disques Radio-Ete. The striking image of a figure with a phonograph record for a head reflects the growing popularity of records, radios, and home entertainment during the 1950s. This poster also appeared in the radio studio set throughout the television series Frasier.

    I acquired a roll of these original posters in France during the 1980s and have owned this example since then. Two small black printing smudges below the artist’s name occurred during the original printing process and are present on most examples from this printing.

    Artist: Beric
    Title: Disques Radio-Ete
    Publisher: Editions Avenir Publicite
    Printer: Imp. Reunies de Lyon
    Date: c.1950s
    Printing: Original color lithograph
    Size: 45 x 61 in. (114.3 x 154.9 cm)
    Condition: Professionally linen-backed and in very nice condition. Please refer to the photographs for details.

    This is an original vintage poster, not a reproduction.

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  • DUBONNET — VIN TONIQUE AU QUINQUINA — CLAIRE MASSON — 1908

    DUBONNET — VIN TONIQUE AU QUINQUINA — CLAIRE MASSON — 1908

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    DUBONNET — VIN TONIQUE AU QUINQUINA — CLAIRE MASSON — 1908

    Original French advertising poster for Dubonnet, the well known quinquina aperitif. The design by Claire Masson (pseudonym Claire Mallon) depicts a young woman seated in a garden enjoying a glass of Dubonnet, accompanied by a small dog at her side. The composition reflects the elegant illustrative style of the early twentieth century, with flowing garments and a refined domestic setting typical of the Belle Epoque period.

    This poster is considered the only known poster design by Claire Masson, a French artist who later became a member of the Societe des Artistes Francais during the 1920s. It is also among the earliest and rarest posters produced for Dubonnet, preceding the famous advertising campaigns of the 1930s created by Cassandre for the brand.

    Artist: Masson, Claire
    Title: Dubonnet – Vin Tonique au Quinquina
    Size: 46 x 61 inches / 117 x 155 cm
    On / Off Linen: On linen
    Print Technique: Lithograph
    Year: 1908
    Condition & Comments: Fine condition. Rare early Dubonnet poster.

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  • Fontainebleau by Julien Lacaze 1930 vintage French TRAVEL POSTERFontainebleau by Julien Lacaze 1930 vintage French TRAVEL POSTER

    Fontainebleau by Julien Lacaze 1930 vintage French TRAVEL POSTER

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    Fontainebleau-Avon – Julien Lacaze – c. 1930

    Original French railway travel poster for Fontainebleau-Avon, designed by Julien Lacaze and dating from circa 1930. This exceptionally decorative image presents the famous Château de Fontainebleau and its gardens through a striking view across the water, dominated in the foreground by one of the sculptural eagles associated with the palace’s celebrated fountains and basins.

    Lacaze uses a particularly rich Art Deco palette of turquoise, orange, purple and deep green, transforming the historic château and its reflections into a bold, almost graphic composition. The poster promotes Fontainebleau and neighboring Avon, easily reached from Paris and long celebrated for the royal château, its formal gardens and the surrounding Forest of Fontainebleau.

    Julien Lacaze was a prolific French painter and poster artist who produced numerous travel designs for the great French railway companies, including the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée (PLM). His railway posters are particularly admired for combining recognizable landscapes and architecture with the strong color and simplified forms characteristic of French travel advertising between the wars.

    Printed in Paris by Lucien Serre & Cie, an important printer of French railway and tourism posters of the period. The PLM emblem appears prominently in the upper right, while the inscription at the bottom indicates that the poster was issued by “L’ESSI” Syndicat d’Initiatives, the local tourism organization.

    A beautiful and increasingly difficult-to-find original French railway poster, professionally backed on linen and preserved in exceptional condition.

    Artist: Julien Lacaze
    Printer: Lucien Serre & Cie, Paris
    Size: 25 x 39 inches / 62 x 100 cm
    Linen: On linen
    Technique: Lithograph
    Year: c. 1930
    Condition: Excellent

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  • Il Grande Campione - The Champion with Kirk Douglas artwork by Rinaldo Geleng 1949 original printing

    Il Grande Campione – The Champion with Kirk Douglas artwork by Rinaldo Geleng 1949 original printing

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    Il grande campione (The Champion) – Rinaldo Geleng, 1949

    Original Italian 4-fogli poster for Il grande campione (Champion), the 1949 boxing drama starring Kirk Douglas, distributed by United Artists. Artwork by Rinaldo Geleng and printed in Rome by S.A.G.A. This is the large-format 140 x 200 cm poster issued for the Italian release, promoting the film’s story of a professional boxer’s rise and moral decline. The poster is an original first printing from 1949. It is in B / B+ condition with restorations and light fold wear, but with excellent, strong colors and a good overall presentation for display.

    Title: Il grande campione (Champion)
    Year: 1949
    Country: Italy
    Artist: Rinaldo Geleng
    Starring: Kirk Douglas
    Distributor: United Artists
    Printer: S.A.G.A., Roma
    Size: 55 x 78 in / 140 x 200 cm (Italian 4-fogli)
    Print technique: Lithographic film poster
    Condition: B / B+ – restorations and light folds; colors excellent; presents well
    Comments: Original first Italian printing for the 1949 release. Large-format film noir boxing poster, scarce in this size and in this condition.

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  • Marc Chagall Baie des Anges 1962 vintage poster original limited edition printCHAGALL PRINT

    Marc Chagall Baie des Anges 1962 vintage poster original limited edition print

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    Baie des Anges by Marc Chagall 1962 vintage poster limited edition stone lithograph

    The Baie des Anges poster by Marc Chagall, created in 1961, is a lithograph in a limited edition of only 5,000 prints. Chagall, a renowned Russian-French artist, is known for his vibrant use of color, surrealist elements, and dreamlike scenes. His work blends symbolic imagery with a sense of fantasy, and this piece is a perfect example of his signature style.

    The title “Baie des Anges” means “Bay of Angels.” It refers to a beautiful spot along the French Riviera, known for its stunning coastal views. Chagall’s love for the region and his spirituality are evident in this piece. Figures float and intertwine, creating a sense of ethereal beauty. This mystical vision reflects the tranquility of the bay.

    Printer Imprimerie Moulot
    Size 24.5 x 39 ”
    On / Off linen Unlined
    Print Technique stone lithograph
    Condition & CommentsExcellent

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  • MARSALA FLORIO — PLINIO CODOGNATO — 1951 - Italian Wine poster

    MARSALA FLORIO — PLINIO CODOGNATO — 1951 – Italian Wine poster

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    MARSALA FLORIO — PLINIO CODOGNATO — 1951 – Italian Wine

    Original Italian advertising poster for Marsala Florio designed by Plinio Codognato. The striking composition features a powerful classical figure in red raising his arm beneath the bold yellow lettering of the Florio brand name. The dramatic lighting and monumental figure evoke the strength and vitality associated with the famous Sicilian wine. The slogan below reads “Ristora • Rinfranca • Rinforza,” emphasizing the restorative and invigorating qualities of Marsala Florio.

    This 1951 printing was issued by Gros Monti & Co., Torino, and is considered a later printing of Codognato’s celebrated Marsala Florio design originally created in the early 1930s. The poster is a strong example of Italian advertising graphics of the period, combining classical imagery with modern typography.

    Plinio Codognato (1878–1940) was an important Italian poster artist and illustrator whose work helped shape Italian commercial graphic design in the early twentieth century. His posters are known for their bold figures, dramatic compositions, and clear graphic impact.

    Artist: Codognato, Plinio
    Title: Marsala Florio
    Printer: Gros Monti & Co., Torino
    Size: approx. 39 x 55 inches / 140 x 100 cm
    On / Off Linen: On linen
    Print Technique: Lithograph
    Year: 1951
    Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen.

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  • the odyssey

    Ulysses by Longhi 1954 1st printing Kirk Douglas (The Odyssey) Kirk Douglas Sylvana Mangano De Laurentiis Ponti

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    Ulisse (The Odyssey) – C. Longhi – 1954

    A rare original first-release Italian two-sheet poster for Ulisse (The Odyssey), the landmark 1954 film adaptation of Homer’s epic poem. Starring Kirk Douglas as Ulysses and Silvana Mangano in the unforgettable dual roles of Penelope and Circe, the film was produced by Dino De Laurentiis and Carlo Ponti and directed by Mario Camerini. One of the earliest and most celebrated cinematic interpretations of The Odyssey, Ulisse became an international success and helped establish the great cycle of Italian epic films.

    This magnificent first-release poster features outstanding artwork by C. Longhi and was printed in Rome by the renowned Vecchioni & Guadagno in 1954. Original Italian first-release posters for this classic are exceptionally rare, and this impressive two-sheet format is highly sought after by collectors. A superb combination of striking artwork and one of the greatest epic adventures ever brought to the screen.

    Artist: C. Longhi
    Title: Ulisse (The Odyssey)
    Year: 1954
    Printer: Vecchioni & Guadagno, Roma
    Country: Italy
    Size: 55 x 78 inches – 140 x 200 cm
    Printing: Original first-release lithograph printed in two sheets
    Condition: Nice condition. Professionally mounted on linen without restoration.

    A genuine collector’s item and one of the finest original Italian posters for this classic adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Rarely found in any condition, especially as an unrestored, linen-backed first-release example.

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  • MOTORCYCLES COMIOT BY STEINLEN VINTAGE FRENCH POSTER MAITRE DE L'AFFICHE 1895/99

    MOTORCYCLES COMIOT BY STEINLEN VINTAGE FRENCH POSTER MAITRE DE L’AFFICHE 1895/99

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    CYCLES COMIOT — Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen
    Original stone-lithograph plate issued in 1899 at Imprimerie Chaix (Paris) for Les Maîtres de l’Affiche. This plate (no. 183) features Steinlen’s celebrated design for Cycles Comiot, created at the height of the Belle Époque cycling boom.

    The poster highlights the exhilaration of modern speed: a rider charges forward on a Comiot bicycle while geese run for cover the composition filled with humor and energy. Steinlen’s strong diagonals and expressive line work capture both motion and excitement, while appealing to the new culture of cycling that swept through Paris in the 1890s.

    Les Maîtres de l’Affiche (1895–1900) was a prestigious subscription series directed by Jules Chéret, presenting small-format original lithographs of the era’s most important posters. Printed at Chaix on fine wove paper and issued with the blindstamp, these plates gave collectors direct access to authentic works by leading poster artists, including Steinlen, Mucha, Toulouse-Lautrec, and Chéret himself.

    Title: Cycles Comiot
    Artist: Théophile-Alexandre Steinlen (1859–1923)
    Date: 1899 (Les Maîtres de l’Affiche, plate no. 183)
    Printer: Imprimerie Chaix, Paris
    Size: 11.5 × 15.5 inches (approx. 29 × 39 cm)
    Print Type: Stone lithograph
    Condition: Excellent “A,” near-mint on fine wove paper with blindstamp
    Comments: Authentic plate from Les Maîtres de l’Affiche, produced at Chaix under the direction of Jules Chéret. Bright impression with vivid color. A classic Steinlen design celebrating the energy and humor of early French bicycle advertising.

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