Set sail with Poster France’s curated collection of boat-themed posters. From serene European lakes to thrilling regattas like the Louis Vuitton and America’s Cup, these artworks capture the beauty and excitement of the nautical world. Explore timeless pieces by renowned artists and bring the elegance of the sea into your space.
Artist: Nespolo, Ugo Printer: Bianchini, Italia Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On / Off linen: Unlined on heavy duty paper Year: 1983 s=”mkbold”>Condition & Comments: Excellent
Original Authentic poster for the Sfida Italian America’s Cup in 1983 with artwork by famed artist ugo Nespolo. In excellent condition on linen original. Ugo Nespolo is an Italian artist known for his colorful and whimsical style, blending traditional and contemporary themes. Born in 1939, he has shown his work in various exhibitions internationally, including those associated with the Movimento Arte Concreta group.
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
Compagnie Generale Transmediterraneenne, Les Ferries du Soleil – Roger Chapelet, circa 1965 Triumph TR4A Original vintage French travel poster issued by the Compagnie Generale Transmediterraneenne (CGT) to promote its “Les Ferries du Soleil” car-ferry services in the mid-1960s. Chapelet’s scene captures a bright Mediterranean port as automobiles drive aboard a modern ferry, with a Triumph…
MESSAGERIES MARITIMES SUR LES ROUTES DE L’UNION FRANCAISE 1950 Jean Desaleux
his striking 1950s poster by Jean Desaleux was created for Messageries Maritimes, France’s leading shipping line. Bold Art Deco graphics put the viewer at the helm of a sleek ocean liner, with a vivid French flag flying high above stylized sea routes. A clean, modern map in the background connects France to its overseas destinations, while elegant script highlights the global reach of the company.
Title: Messageries Maritimes
Artist: Jean Desaleux
Year: 1950
Size: 25 x 39 inches
Printer: IMprimerie Paul Dupont, Clichy
Print Type: Lithography
Condition: Excellent A
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.
Commissioned by Louis Vuitton, this striking original poster by renowned French artist Razzia promotes the Louis Vuitton Acts, the prestigious series of International America’s Cup Class regattas that took place in Marseille, Malmö-Skåne, Trapani, and Valencia in the lead-up to the 2007 Louis Vuitton Cup and the 32nd America’s Cup. A total of thirteen Acts were held between 2004 and 2006, bringing together the world’s leading sailing teams in preparation for sailing’s most celebrated competition. Razzia’s elegant Art Deco-inspired style perfectly captures the speed, sophistication, and excitement of international yacht racing while reflecting the luxury and refinement long associated with the Louis Vuitton name. Hand signed by the artist, this original poster is both an outstanding piece of contemporary graphic design and a highly collectible work for sailing enthusiasts and collectors of modern poster art.
Artist: Gérard Courbouleix-Dénériaz (Razzia)
Printer: Imprimerie Speciale des Affiches, Paris
Year: 2004
Size: 24 x 30.5 in. (61 x 77.5 cm)
Print Technique: Offset Lithograph
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Hand signed by the artist.
Issued in 1897 for the Paris art journal L’Estampe Moderne, this original stone lithograph by Auguste Lepère depicts a group of Breton fishermen—“sea wolves”—returning from their labor at sea. The composition reflects Lepère’s mastery in portraying the strength and dignity of working people, rendered with his characteristic line work and harmonious color. A leading figure in the French print revival of the 1890s, Lepère was admired for his wood engravings and lithographs capturing modern urban and rural life with sincerity and precision. Printed by F. Champenois and published by Masson & Piazza, this sheet bears the embossed blind stamp of L’Estampe Moderne in the lower margin.
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Title: Loups de Mer (Sea Wolves)
Artist: Auguste Lepère (French, 1849–1918)
Date: 1897
Printer: F. Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza
Series: L’Estampe Moderne
Print Type: Original stone lithograph
Size: 12 × 16 inches (31 × 41 cm)
Condition: Excellent; strong impression with light toning consistent with the series
Comments: Published as part of L’Estampe Moderne (1897–1899), the influential portfolio featuring monthly lithographs by leading artists of the Art Nouveau and Symbolist period.
es Sardinieres L. Borgex (Louis Bourgeois, 1873–1959) 1898
Original color lithograph by L. Borgex, published in L’Estampe Moderne in 1898. The image shows women on the Breton coast carrying baskets of sardines, with fishing boats drawn up along the shore. The setting is a working harbor typical of Brittany at the end of the nineteenth century. Printed by Champenois in Paris and distributed by Masson & Piazza as part of the monthly portfolio L’Estampe Moderne (1897–99). The sheet bears the embossed blindstamp “L’Estampe Moderne / E.M.” in the lower right margin and the artist’s printed signature within the image. Excellent original impression with strong color and full margins.
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Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza, Paris (L’Estampe Moderne, 1898)
Size: Approx. 40 × 30 cm (15 ¾ × 11 ¾ in)
Print Type: Original stone lithograph on wove paper
Condition: Excellent A condition – fresh color, clean sheet, wide margins, embossed blindstamp lower right
Comments: A coastal subject from L’Estampe Moderne showing a sardine port in Brittany and the activity of the local fishing trade.
Tristesse sur la mer Raoul Ulmann (1861–1945) 1898
Original color lithograph by Raoul Ulmann, published in L’Estampe Moderne in 1898. The composition shows fishing boats anchored near the coast, their masts and rigging reflected in calm water under a subdued sky. The location appears to be a northern French harbor, possibly Brittany, shown in still weather conditions. Printed by Champenois in Paris and distributed by Masson & Piazza as part of the monthly portfolio L’Estampe Moderne (1897–99). The sheet bears the embossed blindstamp “L’Estampe Moderne / E.M.” in the lower right margin and the artist’s printed signature within the image. Excellent original impression with clear color and wide margins.
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Printer: Imprimerie Champenois, Paris
Publisher: Masson & Piazza, Paris (L’Estampe Moderne, 1898)
Size: Approx. 40 × 30 cm (15 ¾ × 11 ¾ in)
Print Type: Original stone lithograph on wove paper
Condition: Excellent A condition – clean sheet, fresh color, wide margins, embossed blindstamp lower right
Comments: A marine subject from L’Estampe Moderne, showing anchored fishing boats in calm water.
Veneux-les-Sablons – Fontainebleau was created by Prieur circa 1930 for the PLM (Paris–Lyon–Méditerranée) railways to promote travel to the Fontainebleau region. The design, in a strong Art Deco style, shows a vibrant lakeside scene with trees and reflections, evoking the peaceful leisure of this popular retreat just outside Paris.
Veneux-les-Sablons, near the edge of the Fontainebleau forest and close to the Seine, was a favored destination for weekend visitors and artists in the early 20th century. The poster’s bold geometric forms and vivid colors are characteristic of French railway advertising of the interwar years.
Printed in Paris by lithography, this rare example has been mounted on linen and is in excellent “A” condition.
Title: Veneux-les-Sablons – Fontainebleau
Artist: Prieur
Date: c.1930
Printer: Imp., Paris
Size: 25 × 39 in
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments: Rare Art Deco PLM railway poster showing a colorful view over a lake in the Fontainebleau region, a well-known leisure spot for Parisians in the 1930s.
Statendam
Artist: A.M. Cassandre
Date: 1995 (original design 1929)
Printer: Bibliothèque nationale de Paris
Size: 27.5 × 39 in. (70 × 100 cm)
Print Technique: Serigraph / Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A”
On Linen: No (unlined)
Comments:
Statendam by A.M. Cassandre, officially reprinted in 1995 by the Bibliothèque nationale de Paris. This edition was produced directly by the museum from the 1929 original design, one of Cassandre’s most celebrated ocean liner posters.
The printing was carried out as a limited museum edition using lithographic techniques on heavy stock paper, authorized and distributed exclusively by the Bibliothèque nationale. This example comes directly from the Bibliothèque nationale and is an authentic official issue, not a reproduction or unauthorized copy.
Artist: Gray, Henry Printer: PLM Size: 30 x 40″ / 76.2 x 101.6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: stone lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Esterel Plage by Henry Gray 1900 vintage poster on linen
View from the Cote D’Azur on to the gorgeous beaches of the Esterel which runs along the cote in the south of France. Stone lithograph in excellent condition
