Antique Theatre d’Arles by Leo Lelee c1930 lithograph
Antique Théâtre d’Arles
Artist: Léon (Leo) Lellée
Date: c. 1930
Printer: PLM, Paris
Size: 25 × 39 in. (64 × 99 cm)
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments:
Original vintage French travel poster by Léon Lellée for the PLM railway, c. 1930. The subject is the Roman Théâtre Antique in Arles, with its remaining Corinthian columns. The theatre was built in the 1st century BCE and is one of the oldest stone theatres in Roman Gaul. It continues to serve as a site for performances and cultural events.
Lellée (1882–1947) was a French painter and illustrator known for his regional subjects of Provence, where he lived and worked. He produced a number of posters for the PLM (Paris–Lyon–Méditerranée) railway company during the interwar period, promoting travel to the south of France. This lithograph highlights the enduring Roman heritage of Arles as a destination.
Comments The theater was built during the reign of Emperor Augustus, between 27 BC and AD 14O. One of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, this monumental theater is famous for its acoustics and its massive scenic wall. It hosts the Chorégies d’Orange, an opera and classical music festival, each summer.
This poster was created for the PLM or Paris Lyon Mediterrannee French Railways for display in travel bureaus and train stations in the 1930 period. The poster is in absolute impeccable condition on linen
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.
Original lithograph poster designed by Jean Raoul Naurac for Cognac Normandin, a French cognac producer founded in 1872. The poster dates from 1928 and was printed in France by Bouchet, Paris.The design features a single central figure and reflects the graphic advertising style used for French spirits in the late 1920s. It was produced using the stone lithograph printing process.This example is an original printing, not a reproduction. The poster has been mounted on linen and is in excellent condition, with strong color and no noted issues.
Details
Artist: Jean Raoul Naurac
Title: Cognac Normandin Printer: Bouchet, Paris Year: 1928 Size: 55 × 78 inches / 140 × 200 cm
Print Technique: Lithograph
On / Off Linen: On linen
Condition & Comments: Excellent
G. Contratto Canelli – Tonic Aperitivo Digestivo Mario Gros, 1938
Original large-format Italian advertising poster for the Contratto wine and aperitif house in Canelli, designed by Mario Gros and printed in 1938 by Gros-Monti & Cie., Torino. The text reads “G. Contratto Canelli / Tonic / Aperitivo Digestivo,” promoting Contratto’s tonic and digestif apéritif. Printed in a very large 55 x 78 in format for public display, this is an original 1938 lithographic poster. It has been professionally mounted on linen and is in excellent condition, with a clean image and strong overall appearance.
Title: G. Contratto Canelli – Tonic / Aperitivo Digestivo
Artist: Mario Gros
Year: 1938
Printer: Gros-Monti & Cie., Torino
Country: Italy
Size: 55 x 78 in / 140 x 198 cm
Print technique: Original lithographic poster
Material: Poster on paper, mounted on linen
Linen backing: Yes (professionally linen backed)
Condition: Excellent condition on linen; colors strong, image clean
Subject: Drinks – wines, aperitifs, digestifs (Contratto, Canelli)
Comments: Original 1938 Italian advertising poster for Contratto’s tonic / aperitivo digestivo, large 55 x 78 in format, linen backed and ready for framing
Category: Tobacco / Cigarettes
Year: 1930s
Country: Germany
Size: 15 × 9 in. (38 × 23 cm)
Print Type: Printed on heavy board (point-of-purchase display)
Condition: Excellent
Comments:
Original German advertising poster for Crüwell Tabak, c. 1930s. The design shows a nighttime view of the Taj Mahal, linking the tobacco brand with imagery of the East. The text reads Gebr. Crüwell Spezialfabrik für Rauchtabak Gegr. 1717 Bielefeld (“Crüwell Brothers, Special Factory for Smoking Tobacco, Established 1717, Bielefeld”).
Crüwell was a long-established German tobacco manufacturer with origins in the 18th century. By the early 20th century the company issued a number of decorative posters and point-of-purchase displays to promote its pipe tobacco products. This example was printed on heavy board for shop display rather than wall posting, and is smaller in scale than typical lithographic advertising posters.
Fap Anis – Celui Des Connaisseurs — Maurice Delval — c. 1930 – Coming Janaury
Original French aperitif advertising poster on linen
This large-format French advertising poster promotes Fap’Anis, an anise-flavored aperitif, with the slogan “Celui des Connaisseurs” (“the one for connoisseurs”). The design shows an Art Deco–era woman holding a glass and fan, set against a seaside/Riviera-style backdrop, with the Fap’Anis bottle at right.Printed in Paris by Publicite Wall, this is an original color lithograph from the period, preserved today with professional linen backing for improved stability and handling.
Details
Title: Fap Anis – Celui Des Connaisseurs
Artist: Maurice Delval
Date: c. 1930
Country: France
Printer: Publicite Wall, Paris
Medium: Color lithograph on paper
Size: 62 x 46 in / 157 x 117 cm
Linen backed: Yes
Artist: Lacaze, Julien Printer: Lucien Serre, Paris Size: 25 x 39 in / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Fountainebleau Avon PLM french railways poster by Julien Lacaze authentic 1930c vintage poster on linen
Beautiful view on to Fontainebleau done in lithography at the Lucien Serre Imprimerie in Paris circa 1930. Lucien Serre was perhaps the most used printers for the Paris Lyon Mediterrannee Railways system during this period. Also Julien Lacaze did many posters for the PLM. Poster is in absolute excellent condition.
Luxardo Zara (1938) Original Italian Liqueur Poster by A. Pomi
Original 1938 advertisement for Luxardo Zara, the Italian liqueur company known for its Maraschino and cherry brandies. Designed by Armando Pomi, this lithographic poster reflects the style of late-1930s Italian commercial art, a period when illustrated posters were the main form of brand communication.
The image was created to promote Luxardo’s products produced in Zara (Dalmatia) before the company relocated to northern Italy after World War II. It remains an authentic document of Italian advertising history and of one of the country’s oldest liqueur producers.
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Details
Artist: Armando Pomi
Year: c. 1938
Country: Italy
Printer: Arti Grafiche Navarra, Milano Italy
Print Technique: Lithograph
Size: 39 × 55 in / 100 × 140 cm (approx. 150 × 110 cm)
Condition: Excellent A condition
On Linen: Optional; allow ≈ 2 weeks for linen-backing before shipment
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Comments
Original lithograph, not a reproduction. Well-preserved example of Italian pre-war advertising for Luxardo, a company still producing liqueurs today.
This original Razzia poster was created in 2004 for the Louis Vuitton Classic, the prestigious vintage automobile event held at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, England. The Louis Vuitton Classic gathered some of the world’s most exceptional historic cars in one of Britain’s most refined settings—a stately manor owned by the Rothschild family—combining art, elegance, and automotive heritage in true Louis Vuitton style.
Razzia’s design captures the glamour and sophistication of the event, reflecting his signature approach that fuses bold imagery with refined graphic composition. The poster was printed as a serigraph/lithograph in Paris and is hand-signed by the artist. It comes directly from Razzia himself.
Unlike generic reprints, this is a guaranteed authentic hand-signed original, and a Certificate of Authenticity can be provided upon request.
Artist: Razzia (Gérard Coubouleix-Dénériaz)
Title: LV Classic – Waddesdon Manor
Date: 2004
Printer: Razzia Studio, Paris
Size: 29 x 38 inches
Print Type: Serigraph / Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Hand-signed by the artist. Original authentic edition obtained directly from Razzia. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request.
About the Artist:
Razzia, born Gérard Coubouleix-Dénériaz, is one of the foremost contemporary poster artists. His works for Louis Vuitton, Deauville, Monte Carlo, and leading Paris institutions have made him an enduring figure in modern graphic art. His bold imagery and Art Deco influences have secured his place as the last great poster artist continuing the tradition of Cappiello, Cassandre, and Villemot.
Martini & Rossi Vermouth poster, originally sold in Italy, hails from the 1930s but was later officially printed by Martini around 1960. It is in superb condition, professionally mounted on linen to ensure museum-quality preservation. This official printing commemorates the earlier Martini posters and stands as a testament to the brand’s rich history and enduring appeal.
In 1863, the dynamic partnership of Martini’s entrepreneurial spirit and Rossi’s creative genius gave rise to a vermouth that has remained unparalleled for over 160 years: the iconic MARTINI Rosso. From the aromatic botanicals that define its renowned vermouth to the golden effervescence of the Asti wines, MARTINI’s influence has traversed continents and generations. Nevertheless, its core essence remains firmly anchored in the picturesque Piedmont region.
Title: Martini & Rossi Vermouth Vintage Poster Artist: Marco Date: 1930s (printed by Martini, c. 1960) Printer: Martini Size: 27 x 39 inches Print Type: Lithography (NOT OFFSET) Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Artist: Richard, James Printer: Lucien Serre, Paris Size: 24 x 39 inches On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Menton the Pearl of France by James Richard c1930 vintage poster on linen
Poster printed for the Chemins de Fer Paris Lyon Mediterrannee circa 1930 with artwork by James Richard. Poster measures 24 x 39 inches and is in A condition and mounted on linen. Menton is found along the Cote D’Azur between Monte Carlo and Italy. Beautiful and rare poster for one of the premiere destinations in the French Riviera. This is an authentic original printing in lithography from the period by Lucien Serre Printers in Paris who did most of the PLM posters of the period.
