Indulge in the rich culinary traditions of France and Italy with Poster France’s food and drink poster collection. Featuring iconic brands like Campari, Perrier, and Benedictine, our selection showcases artwork from renowned artists such as Cappiello, Villemot, and Savignac. These posters are not just ads but works of art that capture the essence of gastronomy and beverages. Perfect for collectors and art enthusiasts, explore our collection and elevate your space with the flavors of France and Italy.
Campari Poster by Adolfo Hohenstein (c. 1900) – Original Art Nouveau Design (known as “Liberty” in Italy)
This original Campari poster, designed by Adolfo Hohenstein around 1900, is an example of Art Nouveau advertising. Measuring 39 x 78 inches, it depicts two gentlemen seated at a table enjoying Campari. The composition reflects the elegance of Italian café culture from the early 20th century, with Hohenstein’s signature use of flowing lines and atmospheric detail.
Adolfo Hohenstein (1854–1928) was a German-Italian painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who played a major role in the development of early Italian poster design. Often referred to as the father of Italian poster art, he was a key figure in the Art Nouveau movement, influencing later artists such as Leonetto Cappiello and Marcello Dudovich. Hohenstein’s work is characterized by elegant figures, dynamic compositions, and rich decorative elements, all of which are present in this Campari design.
The poster has been mounted on linen and is in excellent condition.
• Artist: Adolfo Hohenstein
• Year: Circa 1900
• Size: 39 x 78 inches
• Condition: Excellent, mounted on linen
• Rarity: Original early Campari advertising poster
Vlan du Berni 1930s original poster in excellent condition on linen
Original advertising poster for Vlan du Berni, a Belgian liqueur brand, printed in Brussels by Rycker. The design reflects the bold and colorful graphic approach of mid-20th-century Belgian advertising, where playful typography and strong imagery were used to promote regional products to a wider audience.
The Rycker printing house in Brussels was active during the mid-1900s and produced posters for food, drink, and travel, making this an authentic piece of Belgian commercial design.
This example has been professionally mounted on linen and is preserved in Excellent “A” condition, with clean surfaces and strong color.
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Details
Title: Vlan du Berni
Product: Belgian liqueur
Date: c. 1930s
Printer: Rycker, Brussels
Size: 17.25 x 24 inches
Print Type: Lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent “A”
Pastis Olive by Marc, c. 1930 – Original Stone Lithograph Poster
An original large-format poster for Pastis Olive, created around 1930 by the artist Marc and printed by Publi-Vente in Paris. Measuring an impressive 51 × 79 inches, this striking stone lithograph has been professionally mounted on linen and preserved in excellent “A” condition.
The composition highlights the French tradition of enjoying pastis, set against the lively backdrop of the Port of Marseille. Pastis, introduced in the late 1920s and legalized in 1932 after absinthe was banned, quickly became a symbol of Provençal culture. Advertising posters such as this were instrumental in promoting the drink across France, linking it to leisure, conviviality, and the sun-drenched Mediterranean lifestyle.
This poster is a rare surviving example of interwar French advertising art at monumental scale, combining strong design with cultural history.
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Title: Pastis Olive
Artist: Marc
Date: c. 1930
Printer: Publi-Vente, Paris
Size: 51 × 79 in. / 130 × 200 cm
Print Type: Stone lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Original large-format advertising poster for Pastis Olive, capturing the Provençal spirit of Marseille. Rare in this size and condition.
Artist: D’Ylen, Jean Printer: Vercasson, Paris Size: 14 x 21.5″ / 35.6 x 54.6 cm On/Off Linen: On Carton Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1920 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Biere Allary by Jean D’ylen 1920 on carton excellent
Jean D’Ylen a major poster artist during the 1920’s and 30’s did this carton poster for presentation in windows. The poster is on linen and in excellent condition.
Campari Soda by Giovanni Mingozzi 1950 on linen excellent
Carlo Mingozzi’s 1950 Campari Soda poster highlights the brand’s distinctive bottle, originally designed by Futurist artist Fortunato Depero in 1932. As the world’s first pre-mixed alcoholic beverage, Campari Soda came in a unique, single-serve bottle shaped like an inverted goblet. Mingozzi’s design emphasizes this form by placing the bottle next to a matching glass, drawing attention to their triangular shapes.
The minimalist composition follows the Object Poster style, which focuses solely on the product without additional slogans. A subtle gray border echoes the bottle’s design, reinforcing its visual impact. Mingozzi’s work blends artistic simplicity with effective advertising, making it a memorable example of mid-century poster design.
Artist: Mingozzi, Giovanni Printer: Studio Mingozzi, Bologna Size: 27.5 x 39″ / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1950 Condition & Comments: Excellent
ARIONE CHOCOLATE
Artist: Carlo Prandoni
Date: 1951
Original Italian poster created by Carlo Prandoni in 1951 to advertise Arione Chocolate with Rum. Printed in Italy using offset lithography, this design was issued during the early postwar period when Italian confectionery companies expanded their domestic and export advertising.
Prandoni was active in the mid-20th century as a commercial illustrator and poster artist in northern Italy. His work often appeared in food and beverage advertising, reflecting the clear graphic and typographic style typical of Italian design in the 1950s.
This is an authentic original printing from 1951. The poster has been professionally mounted on linen and is in excellent condition.
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Title: Arione Chocolate
Artist: Carlo Prandoni
Date: 1951
Printer: Italia
Size: 27 x 39 inches
Print Type: Offset Lithograph on linen
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments: Original Italian poster for Arione Chocolate with Rum, printed in 1951. Authentic original lithograph in excellent condition on linen.
Original Italian poster for API Cioccolato, created by the artist Di Lullo and printed by Graf, Milano in 1950. The poster was issued to promote the API chocolate company, part of Italy’s postwar confectionery industry.
The image was produced using offset lithography and represents the advertising style of mid-century Italian graphics, emphasizing clear composition, product visibility, and simple typography. API was among several regional chocolate brands active in northern Italy during this period, distributing both domestic and export products.
This is an authentic original printing from 1950. The poster has been professionally mounted on linen and is in excellent condition.
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Title: API Cioccolato
Artist: Di Lullo
Date: 1950
Printer: Graf, Milano
Size: 27 x 39 inches on linen
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Authentic original Italian poster for API Chocolates, printed in 1950 by Graf Milano. Professionally linen-backed.
In 1980, Champagne Castellane reissued a special commemorative series of its most famous poster designs to celebrate its advertising legacy. This smaller-format edition (16 x 24 inches) was printed directly by Castellane in France using offset lithography and faithfully reproduces the original design by Leonetto Cappiello. The poster is in excellent condition, mounted on quality paper, and was part of the official limited promotional campaign issued by the champagne house.
Description and History
Leonetto Cappiello (1875–1942) was one of the most celebrated poster artists of the early 20th century, often called the father of modern advertising. Known for his bold colors and whimsical compositions, Cappiello revolutionized commercial art by replacing the elaborate Art Nouveau style with striking, simplified imagery focused on single, memorable figures.
Cappiello’s Champagne de Castellane poster design originally dates from the early 20th century and features his trademark dynamic energy—a joyful, celebratory spirit perfectly suited to the brand’s refined image. Castellane, one of France’s oldest Champagne houses founded in Épernay in 1895, became renowned for its distinctive red diagonal stripe label and its association with French elegance and festivity.
The 1980 reissue by Castellane served both as a tribute to the golden age of poster art and as an homage to Cappiello’s enduring influence on advertising and design.
Artist: Leonetto Cappiello
Date: 1980
Printer: Castellane
Size: 16 x 24 inches
Print Type: Offset Lithography
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Official 1980 reissue by Champagne Castellane in celebration of its historic poster campaigns.