This World War I poster by Lucien Jonas was created for the Compagnie Algérienne to encourage subscriptions to an Emprunt, or war bond, supporting the French war effort. Jonas depicts a soldier of the Troupes Coloniales bidding farewell to his family before leaving for the front—an image meant to highlight both sacrifice and duty. These troops were recruited from France’s North African colonies and fought alongside the poilus (French infantrymen). Issued in Paris by Devambez, this is a strong and emotional example of Jonas’ wartime propaganda work, printed in 1917 at the height of the conflict.
Details
Artist: Jonas, Lucien
Printer: Devambez, Paris
Size: 31 x 47 in / 80 x 120 cm
On/Off Linen: On linen (perfect)
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1917
Condition & Comments: Excellent. Original WWI poster promoting a Compagnie Algérienne war loan, featuring a Colonial soldier and his family.
An original 1920 Emprunt National (war loan) poster by Orth, issued for the Banco di Roma in Lyon. Created after the First World War, this campaign represented the sixth national loan, intended to raise funds for the reconstruction of France.
The lithograph presents two allegorical women. To the right, Marianne, symbol of the French Republic, holds her shield decorated with the French emblem. Beside her stands a crowned female figure, likely representing Italy or its regional heritage, holding a second shield evocative of Alpine or Savoy symbolism. Behind them, the imagery of builders at work and a farmer plowing evokes both the physical rebuilding of cities and the return to agricultural life. Together, the figures embody Franco-Italian cooperation in the postwar effort.
Printed in the standard 31 × 47 inch format, the poster has been professionally linen-backed and is preserved in excellent A condition, with bright colors and a strong overall presentation.
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Artist: Orth
Title: Banco di Roma – Emprunt
Date: 1920
Size: 31 × 47 in. / 80 × 120 cm
Print Technique: Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Poster issued in Lyon for Banco di Roma’s support of the sixth French war loan. Features Marianne and a crowned allegorical figure representing Italy, with imagery of reconstruction and agriculture in the background. A rare piece linking postwar finance, Franco-Italian alliance, and propaganda art.
Original French poster issued for the postwar reconstruction loan, L’Emprunt de la Paix, encouraging citizens to subscribe to bonds financing the rebuilding of France after the First World War. The composition by Henry Lebasque contrasts a peaceful domestic scene in the foreground with workers, construction activity, factories, and smoke rising from industrial plants in the background. The family scene with the mother and child symbolizes the future generations of France, while the rebuilding and industrial landscape represents national recovery and reconstruction.
Henry Lebasque was an established French painter associated with Post-Impressionism and closely connected to the circle of artists around Pierre Bonnard and Edouard Vuillard. Like a number of prominent artists of the period, he contributed designs for public campaigns following the war. Posters such as this were part of a broader national effort encouraging citizens to invest in government bonds to finance rebuilding and economic recovery.
Artist: Lebasque, Henry
Printer: Imp. Maquet, Paris
Size: 31 x 47 inches / 80 x 120 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1920
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition.
Gil Blas was a Weekly Journal with informations on almost everything cultural of the time. Steinlen was often inspired by his surroundings including his wife their babysitter, his cats and his home.
Gil Blas was a Weekly Journal with informations on almost everything cultural of the time. Steinlen was often inspired by his surroundings including his wife their babysitter, his cats and his home. In this cover you see a man offering to help a woman.
Gil Blas was a Weekly Journal with informations on almost everything cultural of the time. Steinlen was often inspired by his surroundings including his wife their babysitter, his cats and his home. In this cover you see a reference to fashion.
Baicoli – I Famosi Biscotti Veneziani – Emka, 1949
Original vintage Italian advertising poster for “Baicoli, i famosi biscotti Veneziani,” produced by the Colussi brand. Designed by Emka, this striking mid-century composition reflects the elegance and refinement associated with Venice, rendered in a late Art Deco style.
The image features a finely dressed couple in stylized Venetian attire, with rich reds set against deep blue tones and architectural elements suggesting Venice. The refined composition and strong color contrasts create a memorable and visually sophisticated advertisement for the traditional Venetian biscuit.
Printed in lithography by Bonetti, Milan, with the artist’s signature in the plate at the lower left and printer and date identified below the image.
Artist: Emka
Year: 1949
Printer: Bonetti, Milan
Dimensions: 39 x 27 inches / 99 x 69 cm
Medium: Lithograph on linen
Condition: Excellent
Bitter Campari “L’Aperitivo” – Fortunato Depero, c. 1965
Vintage advertising poster for Campari designed by Fortunato Depero, originally created in the 1930s and reissued by the company in the 1960s. According to Signor Passerini, former curator of the Campari collection, the company published this poster in the 1960s. This example is a second edition printed in offset lithography by Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni, Milan. A bold and iconic Futurist composition, the design is one of Depero’s most recognizable works for Campari and reflects the strong graphic style associated with the brand. Signed in the plate “F. Depero”.
Artist: Fortunato Depero
Title: Bitter Campari – L’Aperitivo
Year: c. 1965 second edition
Printer: Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni, Milan
Medium: Offset lithograph in colors, mounted on linen
Size: 38.4 x 26.8 inches / 97.5 x 68 cm
Condition: Excellent
The Schmidt’s beer poster from the early 1960s features a couple riding bicycles, each carrying a six-pack of Schmidt’s beer in their front baskets. The slogan reads, “Give your thirst a taste of life… Go… Schmidt’s of Philadelphia.”
Poster Details
Measuring 23.5 x 45 inches, the poster was produced by C. Schmidt & Sons, Inc. It was printed on glossy paper and is often linen-mounted for preservation.
Brewery History
Founded in 1860 by Christian Schmidt, the brewery became one of Philadelphia’s largest. It was known for producing American lagers and expanded its distribution across the northeastern U.S.
Marketing and Closure
Schmidt’s promoted its beer through various advertisements, including the bicycle-themed poster. The brewery closed in 1987 due to competition from national brands, but its name remains associated with Philadelphia’s brewing history.
Artist: Anon Printer: L Schmidt & sons, Philadelphia Size: 114 x 60 cm/ 45 x 23.5 in On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1960’s original Condition & Comments: excellent
Artist: Anon Printer: United Artists Size: 160 x 240 cm / 95 x 63 inches On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1958 Condition & Comments: Yellowing at folds, some restorations, colors excellent normal for such a large and rare original piece
Very Rare poster for the original release of the Vikings in 1958. Film starring Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Fantastic and most impressive image from this movie featuring all the important stars and the size of the poster which is 95 inches longtheboat is almost life size. Some yellowing along folds, some restorations but presents excellently and would make any home cinema room a special place
Artist: Alexis Kow Printer: Imprimerie Lyon Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1950c Condition & Comments: excellent condition
Alexis Kow long known for his exceptional posters of Race Cars does this poster later in his career featuring the Starlett Motor Scooter. Make your life like a film its more than a motorycle than just a scooter !! excellent on linen
Artist: Andy Warhol
Size: 18.75 x 27.25
On / Off linen: On Linen
Year: 1997
Print Technique: offset lithograph Description: Excellent on linen
Step into the world of high fashion and art with this remarkable poster set created by the iconic Andy Warhol for Chanel in the 1980s. While Warhol originally crafted these images for Chanel, they were not used in advertising campaigns until 1997. These visually captivating images were printed in various colors and sizes, each serving a unique purpose.
