Colorful French advertising poster promoting Ghislaine viscose fabric described as “le tissu de demi-saison” (the fabric for mid-season wear). The design shows a stylish mother measuring a young girl for a dress, both wearing bright red garments, with a playful beach ball at their feet. The composition uses bold color blocks and lively mid-century illustration typical of French commercial graphics of the 1950s. Printed for Boussac fabrics, a major French textile manufacturer. The artist signed the work in the plate, though the signature is not clearly identifiable. Printed in Paris by Gaillard Imprimerie.
Artist: Unknown (signed in plate, illegible)
Printer: Gaillard Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 31.5 x 45.5 inches
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1954
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Very rare; the only example we have encountered.
Grand Hotel Regoledo – Aldo Mazza – RICORDI PORTFOLIO — c.1910
Lithographic plate reproducing the poster design Grand Hotel Regoledo by Aldo Mazza 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.
Aldo Mazza 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: Aldo Mazza
Title: CGrand Hotel Regoledo (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: Sold with matt board presented in photos ready to frame
Original advertising poster promoting travel to Hawaii, produced by United Air Lines as part of a series of contemporary destination posters issued in the early 2000s. The design by Coco Masuda features a playful tropical scene with a mermaid playing a ukulele set against the colors of a sunset over the ocean. The illustration reflects the relaxed island atmosphere and musical traditions associated with Hawaiian culture.
United Air Lines commissioned a number of artists to create this series of destination posters highlighting regions served by the airline. Each poster interprets its location through contemporary illustration while recalling the spirit of classic airline travel advertising.
Artist: Masuda, Coco
Title: Hawaii
Printer: United Air Lines
Origin: United States
Size: 22 x 28 inches / 56 x 71 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Offset lithograph on heavy poster paper
Year: 2004
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition. Original United Air Lines promotional poster from the early 2000s destination series featuring a stylized Hawaiian tropical scene.
HOMAGE TO THE SQUARE — GALERIE MELKI PARIS — JOSEF ALBERS — 1973
Original exhibition poster produced for Galerie Melki in Paris, featuring Josef Albers’ celebrated Homage to the Square series. This example is the yellow color variation, reflecting Albers’ exploration of color relationships through nested square forms.
Josef Albers (1888–1976), a key figure of the Bauhaus, was known for his rigorous approach to color and form. Through the Homage to the Square series, begun in 1950, Albers examined how colors interact and influence one another when placed in simple geometric arrangements. His work had a lasting impact on modern art and design, further reinforced by his influential publication Interaction of Color.
This poster was issued in conjunction with an exhibition at Galerie Melki and presents a clear example of Albers’ systematic investigation of color perception using minimal means.
Artist: Albers, Josef
Title: Homage to the Square — Galerie Melki (yellow)
Printer: Unknown
Origin: France
Size: 23 x 33.5 inches / 58 x 85 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Screenprint on paper
Year: 1973
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original exhibition poster for Josef Albers at Galerie Melki, Paris, featuring the Homage to the Square series.
Original French hand-colored lithograph (aquarelle rehaussée à la main) by the artist Plum, created around 1910. The image shows a fashionable Parisian woman of the Belle Époque elegantly posed on ice skates, drawn with fine linework and soft watercolor tones typical of early 20th-century French illustration.
Plum is known for hand-colored lithographs and aquarelles from this period portraying women in leisure and sporting scenes such as skating and sledding. His work reflects the style of Parisian fashion illustration in the years just before World War I.
Details:
Artist: Plum
Date: Circa 1910
Origin: France
Medium: Lithograph with hand-applied watercolor (aquarelle rehaussée à la main)
Size: 8.5 x 19.5 inches
Print Type: Hand-colored lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments: Mounted on linen for preservation. Original early 20th-century artwork depicting Belle Époque style and fashion.
Original promotional poster for the InterClassics & TopMobiel classic car exhibition held in Maastricht in January 2011. The event is one of Europe’s major classic automobile fairs and the 2011 edition highlighted 125 years of Mercedes-Benz, presenting historic vehicles and automotive design from the marque’s long history.
The poster was produced to advertise the annual fair at the MECC Maastricht exhibition center. The design celebrates the prestige and heritage of Mercedes-Benz, reflecting the exhibition’s focus on important classic automobiles and collectors’ vehicles.
Artist: Unknown
Title: InterClassics & TopMobiel – Januari 2011 (Mercedes)
Origin: Netherlands
Size: 33 x 46.5 inches / 84 x 118 cm
Print Technique: Giclée on paper
Year: 2011
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original exhibition poster for the 2011 InterClassics & TopMobiel event in Maastricht.
Original promotional poster for the InterClassics classic car exhibition held in Brussels in 2017. InterClassics is a well known European event dedicated to historic and collector automobiles, bringing together dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts to present a wide range of classic vehicles and automotive history.
The poster was produced to promote the annual exhibition in Brussels, which features vintage automobiles, collectors’ cars, and related automotive displays. InterClassics events attract international exhibitors and visitors interested in the preservation and appreciation of classic cars.
Artist: Unknown
Title: InterClassics Brussels
Origin: Belgium
Size: 33 x 46.5 inches / 84 x 118 cm
Print Technique: Giclée on paper
Year: 2017
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original exhibition poster for the 2017 InterClassics classic car show in Brussels.
Original promotional poster for the InterClassics classic car exhibition held in Maastricht in 2018. InterClassics is a well known European event dedicated to historic and collector automobiles, bringing together dealers, collectors, and enthusiasts to present a wide range of classic vehicles and automotive history.
The poster was produced to promote the annual exhibition in Maastricht, which features vintage automobiles, collectors’ cars, and related automotive displays. InterClassics events attract international exhibitors and visitors interested in the preservation and appreciation of classic cars.
Artist: Unknown
Title: InterClassics Maastricht
Origin: Netherlands
Size: 33 x 46.5 inches / 84 x 118 cm
Print Technique: Giclée on paper
Year: 2018
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original exhibition poster for the 2018 InterClassics classic car show in Maastricht.
Original exhibition poster by Joan Miro, created for his 1966 exhibition in Japan at the National Museum of Modern Art. The composition reflects Miro’s distinctive visual language, with simplified forms, bold lines, and vibrant color characteristic of his work.
Joan Miro (1893–1983), a major figure of modern art, developed a highly recognizable style combining abstraction and symbolic imagery. His work gained wide international exposure, and exhibitions in Japan during the 1960s contributed to his global recognition.
This poster was published and printed by The Mainichi Newspapers in collaboration with the National Museum of Modern Art. It was produced as a lithograph and often includes Japanese text relating to the exhibition details.
Artist: Miro, Joan
Title: Exhibition Japan
Printer: The Mainichi Newspapers
Publisher: The Mainichi Newspapers / National Museum of Modern Art
Origin: Japan
Size: 22.5 x 15.5 inches / 57 x 39 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph on paper
Year: 1966
Condition & Comments: Mint condition. Original exhibition poster by Joan Miro for the 1966 Japanese exhibition.
Original vintage advertising poster for Kinagin, created by Eugène Patkévitch and printed by MARSENS. This striking composition promotes the Kinagin beverage—a mix of gin, vermouth, and quinine—reflecting the popular aperitif culture of the period.
The design features bold graphic elements characteristic of early 20th-century European advertising, with strong color contrasts and a refined sense of composition typical of Patkévitch’s work. Posters for aperitifs and quinine-based drinks were widely produced during this era, often emphasizing both elegance and the perceived health benefits of such beverages.
Printed as a lithograph, this piece exemplifies the quality and visual impact of classic poster printing techniques. Large-format examples such as this were intended for prominent display and are increasingly difficult to find today, particularly in well-preserved condition.
Details
Title: Kinagin Vermouth
Artist: Eugène Patkévitch
Year: circa 1941
Size: 35.4 x 50.4 inches / 90 x 128 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Original lithographic advertising poster for Kinagin, printed by MARSENS. Promotes a beverage combining gin, vermouth, and quinine.
Original stone lithograph poster by Hugo D’Alesi promoting travel to Italy via the St. Gotthard railway route. Issued circa 1900, the poster was printed in Paris by Ateliers Hugo D’Alesi for the Chemins de Fer. The composition presents a view toward Italy with Mount Vesuvius shown active in the distance. A female figure dressed in period costume stands in the foreground, while surrounding vignettes depict views of the lakes of the Swiss Alps. D’Alesi produced numerous railway posters during this period, later working extensively for PLM and creating large-scale decorative murals for train stations. This example measures 30 x 41.5 inches and has been professionally mounted on linen. It is in excellent “A” condition.
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Details
Title: L’Italie par St Gotthard
Artist: Hugo D’Alesi
Date: circa 1900
Printer: Ateliers Hugo D’Alesi, Paris
Print Technique: Stone Lithograph
Size: 30 x 41.5 inches
On / Off Linen: Mounted on linen
Condition & Comments: Excellent “A” condition
RARE POSTER BY HUGO D’ALESI FOR THE CHEMINS DE FER TRAVEL TO ITALIE STONE LITHOGRAPH FROM 1900
RARE POSTER FOR TRAVEL THROUGH ST GOTTHARDS PASS TO ITALY. RARE EXCELLENT WITH FINAL DESTINATION NAPLES. THIS IS QUITE INTERESTING AS THE VOLCANO MT VESUVIOUS IS ACTIVE IN THE DISTANCE. THE LADY IS DRESSED IN THE COSTUME OF THE DAY. THE VIGNETTES ARE VIEWS OF THE LAKES IN THE SWISS ALPES. HUGO D’ALESI WAS A MASTER ARTIST WHO DID A LARGE BODY OF WORKS FOR THE CHEMINS DE FER AND LATER PLM INCLUDING MURALES AT TRAIN STATIONS. GREAT STUFF.
