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Campari L’Aperitivo Leonetto Cappiello 1950c original Italian poster
$ 1,250
Artist: Cappiello, Leonetto
Printer: Ricordi, Italy
Size: 39 x 55 in / 100 x 140 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1950
Title: Vintage Campari L’Aperitivo Poster by Leonetto Cappiello – 1950s

Description: Experience classic Italian aperitifs with this rare 1950s reprint of Leonetto Cappiello’s 1921 poster for Bitter Campari. Featuring the memorable Pierrot wrapped in an orange peel, this poster showcases Cappiello’s unique artistic style and creativity in advertising.

Condition: In excellent condition, preserved on linen and rated A for its high quality.

Value: This rare 39×55 size has previously sold for $1400 at New York City auctions, making this offer a great deal.

Perfect For: Collectors, Italian aperitif enthusiasts, and fans of vintage art. Ready to enhance any collection or decor. Feel free to contact us for more details.

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Chargeurs Reunis Ship voyage poster by Brenet 1950 VINTAGE ORIGINAL FRENCH POSTER
$ 500
Artist: Brenet, Albert
Printer: Havas, Paris
Size: 16 x 24 in / 40 x 60 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Condition & Comments: Excellent
Chargeurs Reunis Ship poster by Brenet 1950 on linen excellent

FRENCH TRAVEL POSTER ON PAQUEBOTS AUTHENTIC ORIGINAL PRINTING MADE IN 1950 BY THE COMPAGNIE MARITIME CHARGEURS REUNIS. EXCELLENT CONDITION ON LINEN

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Paquebot Louis Lumiere voyage poster by Brenot 1950 VINTAGE ORIGINAL FRENCH POSTER
$ 250
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.

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PROVENCE BY TAL VINTAGE FRENCH TRAVEL POSTER on linen excellent
$ 275
Artist: TAL
Size: 25 x 39 in / 62 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Year: 1970’s
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition

PROVENCE BY TAL

Tal created this image at the end of the 1940’s. There were 2 printings. This is the 1970’s original printing. On linen excellent

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Rouge Baiser Lipstick poster by Rene Gruau Blindfold fashion poster
$ 175
Rouge Baiser by Rene Gruau 1948 on linen excellent

Artist: Gruau, Rene
Size: 17 x 22 in / 43 x 56 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen

Rouge Baiser poster designed by the renown fashion poster artist Rene Gruau was the world’s first “kiss-proof” lipstick. It was designed to provide long-lasting color that didn’t smudge, even after eating or kissing. This was groundbreaking for the time. Its innovative formula, developed by chemist Paul Baudecroux, used a type of cosmetic dye that stained the lips, offering durability far beyond traditional lipsticks. Women seeking bold, smudge-proof, and long-lasting lip color

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Rouge Baiser Lipstick poster by Rene Gruau on linen french fashion poster
$ 175
Artist: Gruau, Rene
Size: 17 x 22 in / 43 x 56 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen

Rouge Baiser poster designed by the renown fashion poster artist Rene Gruau was the world’s first “kiss-proof” lipstick. It was designed to provide long-lasting color that didn’t smudge, even after eating or kissing. This was groundbreaking for the time. Its innovative formula, developed by chemist Paul Baudecroux, used a type of cosmetic dye that stained the lips, offering durability far beyond traditional lipsticks. Women seeking bold, smudge-proof, and long-lasting lip color.

Poster is a second printing done of Dior’s campaign for its perfume. Exactly like the original done in the 1970’s. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen

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Swiss travel poster Montreux by Pierre Brenot c1950 view on Mont Blanc
$ 1,350
Title: MONTREUX Switzerland
Artist: Brenot, Pierre Laurent
Date: c.1955
Printer: S.A. Lith. Klausfelder, Vevey, Switzerland
Size: 40 x 25 in / 102 x 64 cm
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen

Comments Beautiful poster with the Chateau de Chillon in the rear and Lake Geneva. In the far distance you can see Mont Blanc the highest peak in Europe. The poster is in absolute excellent condition on linen

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Artistes Decorateurs by Bernard Villemot 1954 original vintage poster on linen
$ 650
Artist: Villemot, Bernard
Size: 16 x 24″ / 40 x 60 cm
On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1954
Condition & Comments: Excellent

SNCF location by Bernard Villemot 1974 original on linen excellent

The poster is an original 1974 poster by Villemot. The poster is on linen and in excellent condition.

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Balto Cigarettes by Guy Georget 1950 on linen original french poster
$ 250
Artist: Georget, Guy
Printer: Bedos, Paris
Size: 11 x 15″ / 28 x 38.1 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1950
Condition & Comments: Excellent

Balto by Guy Georget c1950 original

Original printing excellent on linen

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New York by La Transat Albert Brenet original travel poster 1950
$ 550
Artist: Brenet, Albert
Size: 16 x 24″ / 40 x 60 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1950

New York par La Transat by Albert Brenet 1950

Rare poster for New York City with travel by boat on the Compagnie General of France. Views of the old Empire State Bldg before the tower and Chrysler building. Important poster which has made much more at auction than the price offered here

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Lugano by Daniel Buzzi 1950 VINTAGE ORIGINAL Italian-Swiss POSTER
$ 1,250
LUGANO — Daniele Buzzi – 1950

Original Swiss travel poster by Daniele Buzzi, created in the early 1950s to promote tourism to Lugano, the Italian-speaking city on Lake Lugano in Ticino. The composition shows the picturesque lakeside village of Gandria with its steep waterfront houses and boats moored along the shore. The multilingual title “Lugano — Suisse • Southern Switzerland • Schweiz” appears above, emphasizing the region’s cosmopolitan appeal. Printed by A. Trüb & Cie. in stone lithography, this large-format poster is professionally backed on linen and preserved in excellent condition. It remains one of Buzzi’s most admired Swiss railway and travel designs, notable for its saturated colors and serene depiction of the lake and surrounding Alps. Certificate of Authenticity included.

Title: Lugano (Suisse • Southern Switzerland • Schweiz)
Artist: Daniele Buzzi (1890–1974)
Date: 1952
Printer: A. Trüb & Cie., Aarau–Lugano
Size: 36 × 50 inches (approx. 91 × 127 cm)
Print Type: Stone lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” linen-backed
Comments: Classic Swiss travel poster featuring Gandria on Lake Lugano. Original mid-century printing in a large Swiss format. Bright, clean impression with vivid colors.

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Il Giorno by Raymond Savignac 1956 original Italian poster
$ 550
Il Giorno by Raymond Savignac 1956 original on linen excellent

Open your windows in the morning in your pajamas to a bright new day with rainbows and all the colors every day with the NewspaperIl Giorno.. In excellent condition on linen original.

The Il Giorno poster, designed by Raymond Savignac, promotes the Italian daily newspaper Il Giorno, first published in 1956. Savignac’s work is known for its minimalist style, bright colors, and impactful imagery. This poster exemplifies his ability to convey messages clearly and engagingly.

Savignac used simple, bold shapes and bright colors in the design. The poster features a stylized depiction of a newspaper, easily recognizable to viewers. Its minimalist design highlights the importance of communication and the modern energy of Italy. The imagery is clean, clear, and inviting.

The text on the poster is straightforward and to the point, emphasizing Il Giorno as a modern and dynamic source of news. Savignac’s design captures the optimism of the time. His use of playful and simplified elements makes the message both eye-catching and easy to understand.

This poster showcases Raymond Savignac’s skill in combining art and advertising. His work revolutionized the way advertising was perceived in the mid-20th century. With posters like Il Giorno, Savignac used humor and clarity to connect with audiences in a way that was fresh and innovative.

Artist: Savignac, Raymond
Printer: Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 39 x 55″ / 100 x 140 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: offset lithograph
Year: 1956
Condition & Comments: Excellent

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