This original 1989 poster by Paul Davis was created for Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen, an international series commissioned by Artis 89 in Paris to commemorate the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Titled “Human Rights,” the design features two hands reaching toward each other, symbolizing unity, compassion, and the shared humanity at the heart of the Declaration. Paul Davis, one of America’s most celebrated illustrators and poster artists, is known for his emotionally expressive compositions and painterly realism. His image distills the universal ideals of liberty and equality into a simple, powerful gesture that transcends language and culture.
Printed by Artis 89, this poster was part of a historic international collaboration bringing together 66 artists to visually interpret the meaning of human rights for the modern age.
Artist: Paul Davis
Title: Human Rights (Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen)
Date: 1989
Printer / Publisher: Artis 89, Paris
Series: International Images for Human and Citizen’s Rights – Bicentennial of the Declaration
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Dimensions: 33 × 24 in (84 × 60 cm)
Condition: Excellent “A” – Original issue
Country: France
Category: Human Rights / Commemorative Poster / 20th-Century Graphic Art
Comments:
Issued in 1989 as part of the Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen series celebrating the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man. Paul Davis’s Human Rights design—two hands reaching toward one another—embodies the universal spirit of connection and empathy central to the Declaration. Original issue, not a reproduction.
Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen – Peret (Pere Torrent, 1989)
This original 1989 poster by Peret (Pere Torrent) was created for Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen, an international poster series commissioned by Artis 89 to commemorate the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
The Images Internationales project brought together 66 artists and designers from around the world to reinterpret the principles of human rights through visual art. Peret’s contribution to the series reflects his bold and conceptual design language, blending the graphic clarity of late-20th-century visual communication with the universal message of liberty and equality.
Printed in Paris by Artis 89, this poster represents both an important historical commemoration and a fine example of international design collaboration during the late 1980s.
Artist: Peret (Pere Torrent)
Title: Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen
Date: 1989
Printer / Publisher: Artis 89, Paris
Series: International Images for Human and Citizen’s Rights – Bicentennial of the Declaration
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Dimensions: 33 × 24 in (84 × 60 cm)
Condition: Excellent “A” – Original issue
Country: France
Category: Human Rights / Commemorative Poster / 20th-Century Graphic Art
Comments:
Issued in 1989 as part of the Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen series celebrating the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man. One of 66 designs created by international artists for the Paris-based publisher Artis 89. Guaranteed original printing, not a reproduction.
Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen (1989) Original Poster by Raymond Savignac
Original 1989 poster by Raymond Savignac (1907–2002) created for Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen, a set of international posters commissioned for the bicentennial of the 1789 Déclaration des Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen. The series, printed by Artis 89 in Paris, invited well-known artists to design images celebrating the 200th anniversary of human rights.
Savignac’s design shows a figure resembling Marianne or a revolutionary messenger wearing the red Phrygian cap of liberty, flying through the clouds in the form of a dove — a symbol of peace and the ideals of the French Revolution. The poster humorously and simply connects the revolution’s iconography with the universal theme of human rights.
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Artist: Raymond Savignac
Title: Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen
Date: 1989
Printer / Publisher: Artis 89, Paris
Series: International Images for Human Rights, 200th Anniversary of the Declaration
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Dimensions: 84 × 59 cm / 33 × 23 inches
Condition: Excellent – A condition, original issue
Country: France
Category: Human Rights / Commemorative Poster / 20th-Century Graphic Art
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Comments
Issued in 1989 to commemorate the bicentennial of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen. One of a large set by international artists including Raymond Savignac, Uwe Loesch, Seymour Chwast, and others. Original, not a reproduction.
Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen – Roland Topor (1989)
This original 1989 poster by Roland Topor (1938–1997), titled Droit à la Paresse (The Right to Laziness), was created for Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen, an international poster series published by Artis 89 in Paris to commemorate the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Topor’s design is among the most provocative and imaginative in the collection. Known for his surreal and darkly humorous vision, he transforms the concept of “the right to laziness” into a satirical reflection on modern society’s obsession with labor, productivity, and control. The title echoes Paul Lafargue’s famous 1880 essay Le Droit à la Paresse, a socialist critique of work under capitalism. Topor’s visual interpretation connects that idea to the enduring struggle for human dignity and personal freedom.
Printed by Imprimerie Marchand and published by Artis 89, this poster was part of the landmark collaboration uniting 66 international artists and designers. Examples of this particular work are held in the collections of the Centre Pompidou (Paris) and the Stedelijk Museum (Amsterdam), underscoring its importance in late 20th-century graphic art.
Artist: Roland Topor (1938–1997)
Title: Droit à la Paresse (Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen)
Date: 1989
Printer / Publisher: Artis 89 / Imprimerie Marchand, Paris
Series: International Images for Human and Citizen’s Rights – Bicentennial of the Declaration
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Dimensions: 33 × 24 in (84 × 60 cm)
Condition: Excellent “A” – Original issue
Country: France
Category: Human Rights / Surrealism / 20th-Century Graphic Art
Comments:
Issued in 1989 as part of the Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen series celebrating the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man. Roland Topor’s Droit à la Paresse is a sharp and ironic meditation on human freedom and the modern condition. Examples are held in the permanent collections of the Centre Pompidou and the Stedelijk Museum. Guaranteed original printing, not a reproduction.
Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen – Seymour Chwast (1989)
This original 1989 poster by Seymour Chwast (b. 1931) was created for Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen, an international series published by Artis 89 in Paris to commemorate the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen.
Chwast’s bold and conceptual image features the scattered letters of the word “LIBERTY,” symbolizing one of the Declaration’s central ideals. The fragmented typography reflects both the fragility and resilience of freedom—a theme that continues to resonate in contemporary culture. Printed by Imprimerie Marchand, this poster exemplifies Chwast’s distinctive visual language: witty, graphic, and socially engaged.
A founding member of Push Pin Studios (with Milton Glaser, Edward Sorel, and Reynold Ruffins), Chwast helped redefine modern illustration and poster design through a unique blend of playfulness and commentary. His contribution to the Artis 89 series stands as a statement of artistic liberty and human dignity.
Artist: Seymour Chwast
Title: Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen (Liberty)
Date: 1989
Printer / Publisher: Artis 89 / Imprimerie Marchand, Paris
Series: International Images for Human and Citizen’s Rights – Bicentennial of the Declaration
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Dimensions: 33 × 23.5 in (84 × 60 cm)
Condition: Excellent “A” – Original issue
Country: France
Category: Human Rights / Commemorative Poster / 20th-Century Graphic Art
Comments:
Issued in 1989 as part of the Images Internationales pour les Droits de l’Homme et du Citoyen series celebrating the bicentennial of the 1789 Declaration of the Rights of Man. Chwast’s Liberty design reimagines one of humanity’s most essential principles through expressive typography and minimalist power. Guaranteed original printing, not a reproduction.
Artist: Combas, Robert Printer: Ville de Paris Size: 47 x 63 ” / 120 x 160 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Condition & Comments: Excellent on linen
Poster for the festival of Jazz that took place in Paris in 1989. The festival takes place every year and the Mairie of Paris uses a different Artist for their poster. Excellent Serigraph original 1st printing
Odalisque #2 (Workshop Proof)
Artist: Jean Tinguely (Swiss, 1925–1991)
Date: 1989
Production Period: 1980–1989
Printer: Caza Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 22 × 30 in. (56 × 76 cm)
Print Type: Serigraphy (Silkscreen)
Materials: Canson Arches watercolor paper, black ink
Condition: Excellent
Comments:
Odalisque #2, workshop proof silkscreen by Jean Tinguely, produced in 1989. This impression is unsigned and unnumbered, issued as a proof. The printing was carried out by Caza Imprimerie in Paris, using Canson Arches watercolor paper and black ink of very high quality.
Jean Tinguely was a Swiss artist recognized for his kinetic sculptures and his extension of the Dada tradition into the late 20th century. His mechanical constructions satirized modern industrial culture and often incorporated movement, sound, and elements of chance. Tinguely’s work was exhibited internationally during his lifetime, with major installations at the Museum of Modern Art (New York), the Centre Pompidou (Paris), the Tate (London), and other institutions.
This silkscreen represents his graphic work from the late 1980s and illustrates the playful, energetic line characteristic of his art.
School of Visual Arts New York by Greg Spalenka original
Artist: Greg Spalenka Printer: Graficaza, Paris Size: 28 x 45 ” / 71,2 x 114,3 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Year: 1990 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster designed by Saplenka and actually printed in Paris at the very best SErigraphie in the world at the time Graficaza in Paris. Poster in Excellent condition on Arches type paper. Original printing.
Mois de la Photo a Paris by Jim Dine 1998 original
Artist: Dine, Jim Printer: Ville de, Paris Size: 20 x 32 in / 50.8 x 81.25 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Serigraph Year: 1998 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the Month of the photo in Paris or La Mois de la Photo a Paris. . Original printing.
Original poster Lugano Vendemmia by Daniel Buzzi, created in 1964 for the Festa della Vendemmia (Grape Harvest Festival) on Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Printed by Traub in Zurich, this lithograph measures 25 × 39 in. and has been professionally mounted on linen. Preserved in excellent “A” condition.
The Festa della Vendemmia was an annual autumn celebration in Lugano, highlighting the grape harvest with parades, music, costumes, and the tasting of wines from the Ticino region. The event became one of Lugano’s most popular festivals, drawing both locals and visitors to celebrate Swiss-Italian cultural traditions.
Daniel Buzzi (1914–1983) was a Swiss painter and graphic designer active in the mid-20th century. Known for his clear, bold poster compositions, Buzzi worked on cultural and commercial projects that helped shape modern Swiss poster design. His work for the Lugano wine festival is among his best-known contributions, combining lively imagery with the Swiss tradition of festival advertising.
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Artist: Daniel Buzzi
Title: Lugano Vendemmia
Date: 1964
Printer: Traub, Switzerland
Size: 25 × 39 in. (64 × 99 cm)
Print Type: Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
An original Italian travel poster promoting Trento, located in the Trentino-Alto Adige region of northern Italy. Issued in 1925 and printed by Chappuis in Bologna for the ENIT (Italian State Tourist Office), the poster reflects the period’s effort to encourage tourism and cultural pride in the region, which had only recently been annexed to Italy after World War I.
The design features the prominent statue of Dante Alighieri, set against the architectural backdrop of Trento’s historic center. Dante’s presence underscores the Italian cultural identity of the region, while the clean composition and modernist typography exemplify the graphic style of Italian railway and ENIT promotional art of the 1920s.
This stone lithograph measures 27.5 × 39 inches and has been professionally mounted on linen. It is preserved in excellent A condition, with bright colors and strong presentation. A striking and historically significant piece of Italian travel advertising.
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Title: Trento
Artist: Anonymous
Date: 1925
Printer: Chappuis, Bologna
Size: 27.5 × 39 in. / 70 × 100 cm
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Issued by ENIT (Italian Tourist Office) to promote travel to Trento in the mid-1920s. Features the Dante Alighieri statue, symbolizing the region’s Italian cultural identity after World War I. Linen-backed and well preserved.
