Original Italian ski poster designed by Gino Boccasile for Sestrieres, the celebrated Alpine ski resort founded in the 1930s in Piedmont, Italy. The design dates to approximately 1950, with additional text incorporated in 1978 to commemorate a special event. This large-format offset lithograph captures the spirit of Italian winter sports advertising and is professionally mounted on linen in excellent condition.
Vercelli e i Suoi Campi di Neve – Italian Ski Poster – Campagnoli, 1970s
Original vintage Italian ski and travel poster designed by Adalberto Campagnoli (1905–1983), promoting the winter sports destinations of the Vercelli region in northern Italy, including Alagna, Alpe di Mera, Oropa, and Mucrone.
Originally designed in 1951, this example is the second edition printed in the 1970s. The colorful composition features a glamorous skier carrying her skis against a brilliant blue sky, with a cable car, chairlift, and snow-covered Alpine peaks in the background. A wonderful example of mid-century Italian travel advertising, capturing the excitement and elegance of skiing in the Italian Alps.
Artist: Adalberto Campagnoli (1905–1983) Title: Vercelli e i Suoi Campi di Neve Original Design: 1951 Date: Circa 1970s (Second Edition) Printer: SAIGA, gia Barabino & Graeve, Genova, Italy Technique: Original Offset Lithograph Size: 24.5 × 38.5 inches (62 × 98 cm) Edition: Second Edition Condition: Excellent, professionally mounted on linen.
Artist: Gruau, Rene Printer: Dior Size: 16 x 24″ / 40 x 60 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1987 Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Hommage a Christian Dior by Rene Gruau on linen 1987
Poster using artwork by Rene Gruau for an exhibition commemorating his artwork for the fashion industry amongst others taking place at the Museum of Arts de la Mode in 1987 . Located in the heart of Paris, the Musée de la Mode (Fashion Museum) is part of the Musée des Arts Décoratifs and features an impressive array of fashion artifacts, including historical clothing and contemporary designs.
The “Hommage à Christian Dior” poster is an iconic piece commemorating the legendary French fashion designer Christian Dior, often associated with the world of haute couture and art.
LU Biscuits – René Gruau – Vintage French Cookie Poster Original
Original French advertising poster for the celebrated LU biscuit company, designed by René Gruau. Bringing the elegance of Parisian fashion illustration to an everyday French product, Gruau depicts a stylish woman with the effortless sophistication that made his work immediately recognizable.
René Gruau (1909–2004) was one of the most influential fashion illustrators and advertising artists of the 20th century. Closely associated with the world of haute couture, he became particularly celebrated for his long collaboration with Christian Dior and also created work for many of the leading fashion and luxury houses of his era. His distinctive style relied on elegant, sweeping lines, simplified forms and bold areas of color, often conveying a sense of glamour with remarkably few visual elements.
For LU, Gruau applied the same sophisticated visual language normally associated with couture and luxury goods. Rather than simply illustrating the product, he transformed the advertisement into a fashionable image in its own right. The elegantly dressed woman gives the familiar French biscuit brand an unmistakably chic, Parisian character and makes the poster a particularly appealing example of Gruau’s commercial work outside the fashion world.
Founded in Nantes in the 19th century, LU became one of France’s most recognizable biscuit manufacturers, famous for products including the Petit-Beurre. The company’s long tradition of commissioning accomplished artists and designers resulted in some exceptionally decorative French advertising.
This original offset lithograph has been professionally backed on linen and is preserved in excellent condition.
Artist: René Gruau (1909–2004)
Size: 16 x 24 inches / 40 x 60 cm
Linen: On linen
Technique: Offset lithography
Condition: Excellent A
Original advertising poster created by Rene Gruau for a Dior perfume campaign. The design reflects Gruau’s distinctive fashion illustration style, characterized by bold brushwork, strong use of color, and elegant simplified forms. Gruau worked extensively with the fashion industry and maintained a long association with the House of Dior, producing numerous advertisements and promotional images for the brand from the late 1940s onward.
Artist: Gruau, Rene
Printer: Dior
Size: 47 x 63 inches / 120 x 160 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1980
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen.
Artist: Gruau, Rene Printer: Dior Size: 47 x 63 ” / 120 x 160 cm On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Offset lithograph Year: 1980 Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Poster is a an original printing done for Dior’s campaign for its perfume. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen. Rene Gruau did much work for the Fashion industry and this piece is no exception. In original excellent condition on linen
Artist: Gruau, Rene Printer: Dior Size: 47 x 63 ” / 120 x 160 cm On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Offset lithograph Year: 1980 Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Poster is a an original printing done for Dior’s campaign for its perfume. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen. Rene Gruau did much work for the Fashion industry and this piece is no exception. In original excellent condition on linen
René Gruau – Rimini Sun Girl, 2000 Original Italian Adriatic Beach Travel Poster
Original offset lithograph poster by René Gruau, created for the city of Rimini to promote the Adriatic resort. Gruau designed two different posters for Rimini; this example, commonly known as the “Rimini Sun Girl,” presents a stylized female figure embodying the summer atmosphere of the seaside destination.
Printed in 2000 by Commune Rimini, this work continues Gruau’s tradition of fashion-inspired imagery, using simplified forms and bold color to convey elegance and leisure. The poster measures 27 × 38.3 inches and has been professionally linen-backed for conservation.
Artist: Gruau, Rene Printer: Rimini Commune Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Offset lithograph Year: 1993
Comments: A stunning original poster featuring the “Rimini Mermaid,” one of two designs created by René Gruau for the 150th anniversary celebration of the beach resort of Rimini on the Adriatic Sea. In excellent condition, professionally backed on linen.
Description:
Embark on a journey to the enchanting shores of Rimini with this captivating and original poster, titled “Rimini Mermaid,” a creation by the renowned artist René Gruau in 1993. This poster was crafted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beautiful beach resort of Rimini on the picturesque Adriatic Sea.
Relax
Artist: René Gruau
Date: 1970s (second printing)
Size: 24.4 × 38.5 in. (62 × 98 cm)
Print Technique: Offset Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments:
Vintage poster Relax by René Gruau, created for the French shipping company Chargeurs Réunis. This edition is a second printing from the 1970s, mounted on linen and preserved in excellent condition.
René Gruau (1909–2004), born Count Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli della Caminate, was one of the most influential fashion illustrators of the 20th century. His bold lines and elegant compositions appeared in major fashion magazines and advertising campaigns for leading designers. Gruau’s imagery distilled style and sophistication into single striking forms, shaping the visual language of fashion illustration for decades.
Relax is an example of Gruau’s distinctive style applied to travel advertising, combining simplicity with a refined sense of elegance.
Rainbow Parrot in the Golden West by Tom Palmore 1989
Artist: Palmore, Tom Size: 18 x 24 ” / 45.7 x 61 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Lithograph Year: 1989 Condition & Comments: Excellent condition, hand signed by the artist and numbered series
Archival Pigment print done in 1989 hand signed and number by the Artist Tom Palmore.
“My paintings are about other earthlings that we share this planet with… and about our relationship with them. I care very much about the environment and about endangered species. I feel an emotional connection to animals and I believe we have no more right to this planet than they do. There are all kinds of ways to communicate. For me, one of the most effective ways is through a sense of humor.” – Tom Palmore
