Original 1970s edition of René Gruau’s celebrated design Le Rouge Baiser. First created in 1950 for the French cosmetics brand, the image has become one of Gruau’s most enduring works, with its striking silhouette of a woman in a red headscarf and bold lipstick. This later printing was produced in offset lithography at a smaller format (17.5 × 22 in) and has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation and display.
This example is in Excellent “A” condition, with rich color and well-preserved surfaces.
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Details
Title: Le Rouge Baiser
Artist: René Gruau
Date: 1970s printing
Size: 17.5 × 22 in / 44 × 56 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent “A”
Rouge Baiser poster designed by the renown fashion poster artist Rene Gruau was the world’s first “kiss-proof” lipstick. It was designed to provide long-lasting color that didn’t smudge, even after eating or kissing. This was groundbreaking for the time. Its innovative formula, developed by chemist Paul Baudecroux, used a type of cosmetic dye that stained the lips, offering durability far beyond traditional lipsticks. Women seeking bold, smudge-proof, and long-lasting lip color
Sarajevo 1984 Figure Skating – Ismar Mujezinović, Original Olympics Poster
Original 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics poster titled “Gorenje”, designed by Ismar Mujezinović and produced for the official Olympic organizing committee. This work is part of the series of posters commissioned for the XIV Winter Games, each highlighting either a sport or a sponsor associated with the event. Gorenje, one of Yugoslavia’s largest home appliance manufacturers, was a major corporate sponsor of the Sarajevo Olympics, and posters like this celebrated both national industry and international sport.
The 1984 Winter Olympics were the first held in a socialist and Slavic-speaking country, with Sarajevo hosting athletes from 49 nations. Mujezinović, a Bosnian painter and graphic artist, created multiple official designs for these Games, including dynamic representations of alpine skiing, ski jumping, speed skating, and sponsor-related imagery. His bold, energetic style captured both the athleticism of the sports and the cultural pride of Yugoslavia in presenting itself on the world stage.
This example was printed as an offset lithograph, professionally mounted on linen, and survives in excellent condition. It remains a significant piece of Olympic history and a collectible from one of the most memorable Games of the 20th century.
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Details
Title: Sarajevo 1984 Olympics – “Gorenje”
Artist: Ismar Mujezinović
Year: 1984
Printer: Official Olympic organizing committee
Size: 27.5 × 39 in (70 × 100 cm)
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent
Title: Savoie France – Fêtes du centenaire Artist: Auriac Date: 1960 Printer: Société d’Exploitation Etablissements de La Vasselais, Paris Size: 27 x 39 inches
This poster image was used both for celebrating 100 years of Savoie Region and also exists with the title Megeve. You can see its summertime with flowers about but in the background is the famous Mont Blanc which stays white with snow through the whole summer.
The “célèbre clocher à bulbes” (famous onion-shaped bell tower) in the Savoie region of France refers to the distinct bulbous bell towers found in many churches in the region. These towers, also known as “clochers à bulbes”, are a hallmark of Baroque architecture introduced in the 17th and 18th centuries, especially under the influence of the Counter-Reformation.
These onion-shaped domes are particularly common in alpine regions, including Savoie, and are a reminder of the strong religious influence in the area. One of the most famous examples in Savoie is the bell tower of the Saint-Martin Church in Saint-Martin-de-Belleville, though many other towns and villages in Savoie feature similar structures.
Simplicissimus by Marcello Dudovich Brennendes Heimweh 1913 original
Artist: Dudovich, Marcello Printer: Simplicissimus, Austria Size: 11 x 15 in / 28 x 38.1 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Chromolithograph Year: 1913 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Marcello Dudovich went to Austria during 1913 and did many illustrations for Corso Italia and Simplicissimus a Journal of the times in Austria. Its rare to find any of these as not so many survived. In Excellent condition. Fashionable people riding car.
Simplicissimus by Marcello Dudovich Fashionable bal 1913 original
Artist: Dudovich, Marcello Printer: Simplicissimus, Austria Size: 11 x 15 in / 28 x 38.1 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Chromolithograph Year: 1913 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Marcello Dudovich went to Austria during 1913 and did many illustrations for Corso Italia and Simplicissimus a Journal of the times in Austria. Its rare to find any of these as not so many survived. In Excellent condition. Fashionable bal man kissing woman.
Simplicissimus by Marcello Dudovich Im Foner 1913 original
Artist: Dudovich, Marcello Printer: Simplicissimus, Austria Size: 11 x 15 in / 28 x 38.1 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Chromolithograph Year: 1913 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Marcello Dudovich went to Austria during 1913 and did many illustrations for Corso Italia and Simplicissimus a Journal of the times in Austria. Its rare to find any of these as not so many survived. In Excellent condition. Fashionable people smoking.
Lithographic plate reproducing the poster design Superator by Leopoldo Metlicovitz, issued as part of the well-known Ricordi Portfolio. This series presented a selection of important poster designs printed by the Ricordi publishing house during the height of the Italian poster movement between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The portfolio gathered together small-format reproductions of these works and was distributed internationally in the early twentieth century.
Casa Ricordi of Milan, originally a music publisher closely associated with the Italian opera world, developed a major lithographic printing workshop in the late nineteenth century. Through its printing department the firm produced posters for music, theatre, and commercial clients and became a central force in the development of the Italian poster. The artists working with Ricordi helped define the Italian version of Art Nouveau, often referred to as Stile Liberty.
Leopoldo Metlicovitz (1868–1944) was one of the principal designers associated with Ricordi. His posters and illustrations are recognized for their elegant compositions and refined color work, and he contributed numerous designs for theatre, publishing, and advertising.
Artist: Metlicovitz, Leopoldo
Title: Superator (Ricordi Portfolio plate)
Printer / Publisher: Ricordi, Milan
Size: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 36 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1910
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Plate from the Ricordi portfolio series presenting reduced lithographic versions of notable Italian posters from the Ricordi workshop.
Swissair – Japan – Uemura Shōkō, 1968, 25 × 38.5 in
Description
Vintage travel poster commissioned by Swissair in 1968 to promote flights to Japan. The design features a geisha in kimono with the word “JAPAN” printed in metallic gold ink, a printing detail often used in Japanese tourism posters of the period to emphasize luxury and refinement. The artwork is derived from Uemura Shōkō’s 1936 painting Jo no Mai, a study of a Noh dance prelude. Uemura worked in the Nihonga tradition, which fused traditional Japanese painting techniques with modern presentation, making his imagery a natural fit for mid-century cultural promotion. This original offset lithograph was printed in Japan, mounted on linen, and remains in excellent “A” condition.
Artist: Uemura Shōkō
Date: 1968 Printer: Japan Tourist Association (for Swissair) Print Type: Offset lithograph (with metallic gold) Condition: Excellent “A,” linen backed
Comments: Original Swissair travel poster for Japan, featuring Uemura Shōkō’s celebrated Jo no Mai image in the Nihonga style. Linen mounted and in excellent condition.
TAPIES — OBJETS ET GRANDS FORMATS — GALERIE MAEGHT — 1972
Original exhibition poster issued for Antoni Tapies at Galerie Maeght in 1972. The design reflects the artist’s approach to surface and material, with a restrained composition and marks that are characteristic of his work during this period.
Antoni Tapies (1923–2012) was a major figure in postwar European art, known for his exploration of texture, symbolism, and non-traditional materials. By the early 1970s, his work had gained wide international recognition, and exhibitions at Galerie Maeght were central to presenting his large-scale paintings and related works.
Galerie Maeght in Paris was one of the leading venues for modern and contemporary art, regularly exhibiting important artists and producing high-quality lithographic posters to accompany its exhibitions.
Artist: Tapies, Antoni
Title: Objets et grands formats — Galerie Maeght
Printer: Mourlot (attributed)
Origin: France
Size: 20 x 31 inches / 51 x 79 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph on paper
Year: 1972
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original exhibition poster for Antoni Tapies at Galerie Maeght.
TETE DE FEMME III (DORA MAAR) — BERGGRUEN — 90 GRAVURES — PABLO PICASSO — 1971
Original exhibition poster published by Galerie Berggruen in 1971 to promote an exhibition of 90 original prints by Pablo Picasso. The image is based on Tete de Femme III, representing Dora Maar, one of Picasso’s most important muses. The composition reflects Picasso’s distinctive linear style and expressive treatment of the human figure.
The poster was designed by Henri Deschamps and printed by Mourlot, the renowned Paris lithographic workshop closely associated with many leading twentieth-century artists. It was produced under Picasso’s supervision and references his aquatint composition used for the exhibition.
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) remains one of the most influential artists of modern art, and his portraits of Dora Maar are among the most recognized works of his later period. Posters issued by Galerie Berggruen are noted for their quality and for documenting important exhibitions of Picasso’s graphic work.
Artist: Picasso, Pablo
Title: Tete de Femme III — Berggruen — 90 Gravures
Printer: Mourlot, Paris
Publisher: Galerie Berggruen
Origin: France
Size: 20 x 27.5 inches / 51 x 70 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph on paper
Year: 1971
Condition & Comments: Excellent A+ condition. Original exhibition poster after Picasso, designed by Henri Deschamps and printed by Mourlot for the Berggruen gallery exhibition of Picasso’s graphic works.
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.
