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  • amaro valsesia

    Amaro Valsesia Italian drinks poster 1925 original

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    AMARO VALSESIA — c.1925

    Original Italian advertising poster promoting Amaro Valsesia, a traditional bitter digestivo produced in the Valsesia region of northern Italy. The design features a young woman in regional dress presenting a bottle of the liqueur, set before the distillery buildings of Agostino Brugo & C. Snow-covered Alpine peaks rise in the background, referencing the mountainous landscape where many of the herbs used in the production of the amaro were sourced.

    Amaro, a category of Italian herbal liqueur traditionally enjoyed after meals, was widely advertised during the early twentieth century as both a digestive and a tonic. Posters such as this combined regional imagery with appealing figures to associate the product with the natural environment and traditions of northern Italy.

    Printed in Italy by Gros. Monti & Cie., this large-format lithograph reflects the strong graphic style typical of Italian commercial posters of the interwar period.

    Artist: Anonymous
    Printer: Gros. Monti & Cie Printing Co
    Origin: Italy
    Size: 39 x 55 inches
    On / Off Linen: On linen
    Print Technique: Stone lithograph
    Year: c.1925
    Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen. Original Italian advertising poster for Amaro Valsesia digestivo.

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  • Campari L'Aperitivo Leonetto Cappiello 1950c original Italian posterCampari L'Aperitivo by Leonetto Cappiello 1950c original Italian poster

    Campari L’Aperitivo Leonetto Cappiello 1950c original Italian poster

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    Campari L’Aperitivo – Leonetto Cappiello – 1950

    This 1950 printing of Campari L’Aperitivo reproduces Leonetto Cappiello’s 1921 advertising design for Bitter Campari. The image depicts the “Spiritello,” a Pierrot-like figure emerging from a spiral orange peel while holding a bottle and glass of Campari. The design became one of Cappiello’s best-known works and has remained closely associated with the Campari brand. The poster was printed by Officine Grafiche Ricordi in Milan in the original large format and reflects the postwar editions issued for display in Italy.

    Artist: Leonetto Cappiello
    Printer: Officine Grafiche Ricordi, Milan, Italy
    Size: 39 x 55 inches (100 x 140 cm)
    On / Off Linen: On linen
    Print Technique: Offset lithograph in colors
    Year: 1950
    Condition: Excellent “A,” backed on linen

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  • compagnie maritime albert brenetFRENCH TRAVEL POSTER

    Chargeurs Reunis Ship voyage poster by Brenet 1950 VINTAGE ORIGINAL FRENCH POSTER

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    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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  • Cinzano Leonetto Cappiello 1950c original Italian poster

    Cinzano Leonetto Cappiello 1950c original Italian poster

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    CINZANO — LEONETTO CAPPIELLO — c.1950

    Original Italian advertising poster for Cinzano designed by Leonetto Cappiello. The image features Cappiello’s celebrated figure raising a glass of Cinzano, set against a bold graphic background characteristic of the artist’s influential poster style. Cappiello (1875–1942) was one of the most important poster artists of the early twentieth century and helped define modern advertising imagery with his dramatic compositions and vivid color contrasts.

    This printing was issued for the 50th Fiera di Milano (Milan Fair), noted in the lower left margin, with the imprint Ricordi Arti Grafiche S.p.A., Milano appearing at the lower right.

    Artist: Cappiello, Leonetto
    Title: Cinzano
    Publisher: Ricordi Arti Grafiche S.p.A., Milano
    Size: 55 x 39 inches / 140 x 100 cm
    On / Off Linen: On linen
    Print Technique: Lithograph
    Year: c.1950
    Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen.

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  • Citizen Kane Orson Welles (Quarto Potere) — 1960 - Italian re-release

    Citizen Kane Orson Welles (Quarto Potere) — 1960 – Italian re-release

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    Quarto Potere (Citizen Kane) — Anonymous — 1958 – Orson Welles

    Original Italian 4-foglio poster for Quarto Potere, the Italian release title of Citizen Kane, directed by and starring Orson Welles, with Joseph Cotten, Dorothy Comingore, and Agnes Moorehead. Issued by Titanus for the Italian distribution of the film.

    Citizen Kane (1941) is widely regarded as one of the most important films ever made, celebrated for its groundbreaking narrative structure, deep-focus cinematography, and enduring influence on modern filmmaking. The Italian title Quarto Potere (“The Fourth Power”) reflects the film’s central theme—the power and influence of the press.

    This striking Italian design presents a bold, painterly interpretation of Charles Foster Kane in a political setting, reinforcing the film’s exploration of ambition, authority, and public image. Italian posters from this period are particularly admired for their distinctive artistic approach, often differing significantly from American designs.

    Printed in the large and imposing 4-foglio format, this poster was produced in limited quantities for theatrical display and was not intended to survive. As a result, examples of this size are scarce today.

    This 1958 Titanus issue is very rare, especially in such well-preserved condition, and is seldom encountered on the market.

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    Title: Quarto Potere (Citizen Kane)
    Artist: Anonymous
    Year: 1960’s (re-release)
    Size: 55 x 77 inches / 140 x 196 cm
    On / Off Linen: On linen
    Condition: Excellent
    Comments: Original Italian 4-foglio poster issued by Titanus for the Italian release of Citizen Kane. Very rare in this large format.

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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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  • Ghislaine 1950's Fashion poster

    Ghislaine 1950’s Fashion poster

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    GHISLAINE — 100% VISCOSE ANTIFROISS — 1954

    Colorful French advertising poster promoting Ghislaine viscose fabric described as “le tissu de demi-saison” (the fabric for mid-season wear). The design shows a stylish mother measuring a young girl for a dress, both wearing bright red garments, with a playful beach ball at their feet. The composition uses bold color blocks and lively mid-century illustration typical of French commercial graphics of the 1950s. Printed for Boussac fabrics, a major French textile manufacturer. The artist signed the work in the plate, though the signature is not clearly identifiable. Printed in Paris by Gaillard Imprimerie.

    Artist: Unknown (signed in plate, illegible)
    Printer: Gaillard Imprimerie, Paris
    Size: 31.5 x 45.5 inches
    On / Off Linen: On linen
    Print Technique: Offset lithograph
    Year: 1954
    Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Very rare; the only example we have encountered.

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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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  • Le Rouge Baiser – René Gruau, 1970s, Offset Lithograph on LinenRouge Baiser poster by Rene Gruau on linen

    Le Rouge Baiser – René Gruau, 1970s, Offset Lithograph on Linen

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    Original 1970s edition of René Gruau’s celebrated design Le Rouge Baiser. First created in 1950 for the French cosmetics brand, the image has become one of Gruau’s most enduring works, with its striking silhouette of a woman in a red headscarf and bold lipstick. This later printing was produced in offset lithography at a smaller format (17.5 × 22 in) and has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation and display.

    This example is in Excellent “A” condition, with rich color and well-preserved surfaces.

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    Title: Le Rouge Baiser
    Artist: René Gruau
    Date: 1970s printing
    Size: 17.5 × 22 in / 44 × 56 cm
    Print Type: Offset lithograph
    Linen: On linen
    Condition: Excellent “A”

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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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  • Paquebot Louis Lumiere voyage poster by Brenot 1950 VINTAGE ORIGINAL FRENCH POSTER

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

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    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 excellentPROVENCE BY TAL VINTAGE FRENCH TRAVEL POSTER on linen excellent

    PROVENCE BY TAL VINTAGE FRENCH TRAVEL POSTER on linen excellent

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    PROVENCE – TAL – 1970s

    Originally designed by TAL for the French National Railways (SNCF), this travel poster promotes the region of Provence in southeastern France. The composition reflects the landscapes and character of Provence, a region known for its villages, countryside, and Mediterranean climate.

    This example is the second printing, produced during the 1970s, and has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation.

    Artist: TAL
    Title: Provence
    Size: 25 x 39 inches / 62 x 100 cm
    Linen Backing: On linen
    Printing Technique: Offset lithograph
    Year: 1970s (Second Printing)
    Condition: Excellent A condition

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