Vintage Sports and Ski Posters: Thrills and Slopes with Poster France
Explore our collection of original vintage French and Italian sports and ski posters. From iconic Olympic moments to exhilarating ski destinations, our curated selection captures the spirit of athleticism and winter adventure.
Sports Excitement: Relive the thrill of sports, from soccer to cycling.
Olympic History: Celebrate the grandeur of the world’s greatest sporting event.
Ski Wonders: Experience breathtaking winter landscapes through ski posters.
French & Italian Flair: Admire the elegance and artistry of classic poster design.
Artist: Anon Printer: Editons Sun, Paris Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1968
Poster for the Winter Olympics in Grenoble in 1968. This is one of the ski stations used for downhills, etc. The poster in excellent condition on linen
Join the Sun on a Ski-Run in France — Jacques Dubois — circa 1955
Original French travel poster by Jacques Dubois promoting winter sports in France. The design features a stylized sun figure seated on a chairlift above a snow-covered alpine landscape, with clear skies and mountain peaks in the background. The composition reflects the graphic style of mid-century tourism advertising, using simplified forms and strong color contrasts for clarity and impact.
Issued by the Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Tourism (Commissariat Général au Tourisme), the poster was produced to promote skiing in the French Alps during the post-war expansion of winter tourism.
Jacques Dubois (1912–1994) was a French graphic artist active in the mid-20th century, known for his work in travel and promotional posters.
Printed in France by Imprimerie S.A. Courbet, Paris, this lithographic poster is an original example of 1950s French tourism material.
Details
Title: Join the Sun on a Ski-Run in France
Artist: Jacques Dubois
Year: circa 1955
Printer: Imp. S.A. Courbet, Paris
Size: 24.5 x 39.5 inches / 62 x 100 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent A
Comments: Original vintage poster issued by the French Ministry of Public Works, Transport and Tourism promoting skiing in France.
Gregg Skis by Sacha Maurer
Artist: Sascha Maurer
Date: c. 1950s
Printer: —
Size: 21.25 × 31.5 in. (54 × 80 cm)
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments:
Poster Gregg Skis by Sascha Maurer, produced in the 1950s to promote the Gregg brand of skis. Gregg was an American manufacturer based in St. Paul, Minnesota, active in the mid-20th century, known for producing wooden skis and equipment as skiing grew in popularity in the United States.
Sascha Maurer (1897–1961) was a German-born artist who emigrated to the United States and became recognized for his bold graphic posters. He created striking images for American railroads, airlines, and sporting goods companies, including ski equipment manufacturers such as Northland and Gregg. His posters are notable for their strong compositions and vivid color, capturing the energy of outdoor recreation during the postwar years.
This example, Gregg Skis, is mounted on linen and preserved in excellent condition.
Oberland Bernois – After Skiing Pleasure was created by Swiss artist Hans Falk in 1949 to promote winter holidays in the Bernese Oberland region. The design highlights the leisure side of skiing, encouraging visitors to enjoy the après-ski atmosphere as much as the slopes.
The poster was printed by J.C. Müller AG, Zürich, using stone lithography, and measures 39.4 × 27.6 inches (100 × 70 cm). It was issued during the post-war expansion of Swiss winter tourism, when the Bernese Oberland was developing as an international ski destination with resorts such as Wengen, Grindelwald, and Mürren.
Artist: Anon Printer: Verneau, Paris Size: 30 x 40 ” / 76,2 x 101,6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Rochers de Naye showing a grand view of Lake Leman and a view on to the mountain whci is over 2000 meter high. Beautiful poster complete with steamboats and chateaux. Excellent condition on linen
Regione della Jungfrau was created by Ed Weber circa 1950 for the Jungfrau region of Switzerland, home to ski resorts such as Wengen, Grindelwald, and other Bernese Oberland destinations. The design features a fashionable lady skier in the foreground, with the electric mountain train and the Alps rising dramatically in the background — a classic image of postwar Swiss winter tourism.
Printed in Bern by Laupen using lithography, the poster captures the style and energy of mid-century alpine travel advertising. This example is linen-backed and in excellent “A” condition.
Title: Regione della Jungfrau
Artist: Ed Weber
Date: c.1950
Printer: Laupen, Bern
Size: 25 × 39 in / 62 × 100 cm
Print Type: Lithograph
On/Off Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Depicts a fashionable skier with the electric mountain train and the Alps beyond, promoting resorts such as Wengen and Grindelwald in the Jungfrau region.
Poster Cervinia by Arnaldo Musati, originally created in the 1950s and reissued in the 1970s. The design highlights the alpine resort of Breuil-Cervinia in the Aosta Valley, framed by the Matterhorn (Cervino), one of Europe’s most recognizable peaks. The image reflects mid-century Italian travel advertising, promoting Cervinia’s growth as a premier ski destination linked with Zermatt and known for its long ski seasons and high-altitude slopes.
Musati (1916–1988) was an Italian painter and graphic artist whose posters for Italian tourism captured the atmosphere of postwar leisure and regional identity. His work for Cervinia remains among the classic ski posters of the era.
Mounted on linen and preserved in excellent condition.
VERS LE MONT BLANC BY GEORGES DORVIAL 1928 NIGHT VERSION
Artist: DORIVAL, GEORGES Printer: LUCIEN SERRE, Paris Size: 29,5 X 41 ” / 75 X 104CM On/Off Linen: Sold off linen there is a 2-3 week delivery time Year: 1928 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Iconic and important poster from the set of 3 posters created by geo Dorival for the PLM going to Chamonix. His use of this linear graphic was well ahead of his time for the general public. The poster is in excellent condition on linen This is the Night model