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.
Details
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 (2-week delay for lining)
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Original photomontage poster issued by A-B Aerotransport. Rare early example of Scandinavian aviation design.
Theaterkunst Ausstellung / Zurich — Carl Roesch — 1914
A striking and rare exhibition poster by Carl Roesch for the Theaterkunst Ausstellung (Theatrical Art Exhibition) held at the Museum of Applied Art in Zurich in 1914. The composition features a contemplative harlequin figure drawing back theater curtains, inviting the viewer behind the scenes into the world of costume and stage design. The image is both poetic and theatrical, capturing the spirit of early 20th-century stage arts with a refined and symbolic approach.
Carl Roesch (1884–1979), born in Diessenhofen, Switzerland, was a painter, graphic artist, and art teacher who studied fine and applied arts throughout Switzerland and Germany. After returning to his hometown in 1907, he developed a diverse career that included painting, graphic design, and large-scale decorative work such as murals, stained glass, and mosaics. His later work shows influences of Impressionism and Expressionism, while this early poster demonstrates a more structured and geometric approach, bridging his painterly sensibility with the emerging modernist graphic style of the period.
This design is one of only two known posters created by Roesch for the 1914 Theaterkunst exhibition, making it a particularly rare and important example of Swiss graphic design from the pre-war era. Executed in stone lithography, the poster reflects the highest standards of early 20th-century printing and remains exceptionally well preserved.
Details
Title: Theaterkunst Ausstellung / Zurich
Artist: Carl Roesch
Year: 1914
Size: 23.75 x 33.25 inches / 60 x 84 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Type: Stone lithograph
Condition: Excellent A
Comments: Original exhibition poster for the Theaterkunst Ausstellung in Zurich, featuring a harlequin figure revealing the theatrical world behind the curtain. One of two known designs by Roesch for this event.
Original Italian advertising poster for Vespa model Roberta, photographed by Gianni Venturino and printed by Sisar, Milano. This striking large-format image features a model seated on a Vespa, combining the playful and fashion-driven aesthetic of late 1980s Italian advertising with one of Italy’s most iconic symbols of design and lifestyle.
This poster forms part of the Vespa model Roberta campaign Lo slip dei vent’anni, a coordinated series of advertisements from the period. Venturino is credited as the photographer for this and related works from the campaign, reflecting the polished, photographic style typical of Italian commercial imagery of the late 1980s.
Printed in photo offset, the poster has strong visual presence and decorative appeal. Large-format advertising posters of this type were produced for display and were not generally preserved, making well-kept examples increasingly difficult to find today.
Details
Title: Roberta Vespa
Artist: Gianni Venturino
Year: 1988
Size: 39 x 55 inches / 99 x 140 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Original Italian photo offset advertising poster for Roberta, printed by Sisar, Milano. Part of the Lo slip dei vent’anni campaign. The model is shown seated on a Vespa.
A beautiful exhibition poster for painter Yves Brayer, depicting a lone figure walking along a Provençal path filled with color and vegetation. The composition reflects Brayer’s deep connection to the landscapes of southern France, rendered with a rich, expressive sensitivity that defines his work.
Yves Brayer (1907–1990) was a prominent French painter who trained at the École des Beaux-Arts and exhibited at the Salon d’Automne and the Salon des Indépendants. He was elected to the Académie des Beaux-Arts in 1957. While best known for his evocative interpretations of Provence, Brayer traveled extensively, capturing the character of Spain, Italy, Morocco, and other regions with a distinctive, expressive style.
This poster was created for his 1972 exhibition at Galerie “65” in Cannes and printed by the renowned Mourlot studio in Paris. Mourlot is celebrated for producing some of the finest lithographic posters of the 20th century, working with artists such as Picasso, Léger, Miró, Matisse, and Chagall.
Printed as an original lithograph, the poster has strong decorative appeal and represents a fine example of French exhibition poster production from the period.
Details
Title: Yves Brayer (Provence) — Galerie “65” Cannes
Artist: Yves Brayer
Year: 1972
Size: 21 x 33.3 inches / 53 x 84 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Original lithograph exhibition poster printed by Mourlot for the 1972 exhibition of Yves Brayer at Galerie “65” in Cannes.
A vibrant and elegant Italian advertising poster for Campari, designed by Kobra Chiozzani. The composition reflects the refined graphic style of early Italian modernism, combining bold color, clean lines, and a strong decorative presence characteristic of pre-war liquor advertising.
Printed in 1934 by S.A. Arti Grafiche Bertarelli, Milano–Roma, this poster represents the high standards of Italian lithographic production of the period. Bertarelli was among the most respected printers in Italy, known for producing posters of exceptional clarity and richness of color.
The work stands within the tradition of Italian beverage advertising, where striking imagery and modern design were used to elevate brand identity. Its vertical format and strong graphic presence make it both highly collectible and visually compelling.
Details
Title: Campari
Artist: Kobra Chiozzani
Year: 1934
Printer: S.A. Arti Grafiche Bertarelli, Milano–Roma
Size: approx. 16 x 36 inches / 40 x 90 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent A
Comments: Original 1934 Italian Campari poster printed by Bertarelli. Fine example of early Italian modernist liquor advertising with strong decorative appeal.
Join the Sun on a Ski-Run in France — Jacques Dubois — circa 1955
Original French travel poster by Jacques Dubois promoting winter sports in France. The design features a stylized sun figure seated on a chairlift above a snow-covered alpine landscape, with clear skies and mountain peaks in the background. The composition reflects the graphic style of mid-century tourism advertising, using simplified forms and strong color contrasts for clarity and impact.
Issued by the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Tourism (Commissariat Général au Tourisme), the poster was produced to promote skiing in the French Alps during the post-war expansion of winter tourism.
Jacques Dubois (1912–1994) was a French graphic artist active in the mid-20th century, known for his work in travel and promotional posters.
Printed in France by Imprimerie S.A. Courbet, Paris, this lithographic poster is an original example of 1950s French tourism material.
Details
Title: Join the Sun on a Ski-Run in France
Artist: Jacques Dubois
Year: circa 1955
Printer: Imp. S.A. Courbet, Paris
Size: 24.5 x 39.5 inches / 62 x 100 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent A
Comments: Original vintage poster issued by the French Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Tourism promoting skiing in France.
