Description
Advertising poster by Gino Boccasile for Adani Fruits, promoting Italian produce with the slogan “Al sole d’Italia… la frutta migliore” (“From the sun of Italy comes the best fruits”). Attributed to around 1950, this small-format offset lithograph is typical of Boccasile’s postwar commercial work, where he created bright, direct imagery for food and consumer goods. The poster shows a female figure presenting fruit as a symbol of Italian abundance. Linen backed and preserved in excellent condition.
Artist: Gino Boccasile
Date: c.1950 (attributed)
Printer: Toschini
Size: 11.5 x 16.5 inches
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Original advertising poster for Adani Fruits, with the caption “Al sole d’Italia… la frutta migliore.” Linen backed and in excellent condition.
Description
Advertising poster by Gino Boccasile for Zapparoli panettone, the Milanese cake company. Issued circa 1950, the design features a woman in traditional costume presenting a holiday cake, tied to Zapparoli’s slogan “il migliore di Milano” (“the best in Milan”). Small-format offset lithograph printed in Italy, linen backed and well preserved. Larger versions of this design were printed in Milan by Grafiche A. Mariani around 1951–1952, while this example corresponds to the smaller promotional format.
Artist: Gino Boccasile
Date: c.1950 (attributed)
Printer: Italia
Size: 13 x 19 inches
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Original Boccasile advertising poster for Zapparoli panettone. Linen backed and in excellent condition.
Sestrieres – Gino Boccasile, 27 x 39 in (1978 Reissue)
Description Poster by Gino Boccasile for Sestriere, the Alpine ski resort founded in the 1930s in Piedmont, Italy. The original Boccasile design dates to around 1950 and was later reissued for a 1978 event, with added text in the upper section of the poster to mark the occasion. This large-format offset lithograph was printed for the resort itself, mounted on linen, and is preserved in excellent condition.
Artist: Gino Boccasile
Date: 1978 (after the original 1950 design)
Printer: Sestrieres
Size: 27 x 39 inches (approx. 69 x 99 cm)
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Large-format reissue of Boccasile’s 1950 Sestrieres ski poster, printed in 1978 with added event text. Linen backed and in excellent condition.
This vintage poster RELAX by René Gruau dates back to the 1970s. Created for the boat company Chargeurs Réunis, it reflects Gruau’s signature elegance and sophistication.
René Gruau, born Count Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli della Caminate, was a highly influential fashion illustrator. His bold and expressive style shaped the fashion industry. His illustrations appeared in top fashion magazines and advertising campaigns for major designers.
Gruau had a unique ability to capture the essence of fashion with a single image. His work inspired designers, photographers, and artists, influencing the visual language of fashion illustration. His legacy remains an important part of fashion history.
This RELAX poster is in excellent condition, with vivid colors well preserved. It is a great addition for collectors or anyone who appreciates vintage art. Feel free to reach out with any questions.
Artist: Gruau, Rene Size: 24.4 x 38.5 ” / 62 x 98 cm On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Offset lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent condition A on linen second printing from 1970’s
Comments: This Original printing vintage poster is a true rarity, showcasing the iconic Michelin mascot, Bibendum, riding a vintage 1959 motorcycle. A captivating piece of advertising history, it hails from the world of Michelin tires. The poster is a testament to the bygone era of motorcycling and tire advertising. It is in remarkable condition and meticulously preserved on linen.
Experience the nostalgia and charm of this vintage Michelin poster, a collector’s delight that transports you to a different era.
Michelin Bibendum 1959 – Original Italian Bicycle Tire Poster – Rare and Original
Artist: Atar Printer: Verga, Milano Size: 19 x 27 ” / 50 x 70 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1959 Condition & Comments: excellent rare original 1959 bike tire poster
Comments: This original vintage poster is a rare find, featuring the famous Michelin mascot, Bibendum, pointing to a vintage bicycle. It represents a piece of Michelin tire advertising history and the early days of motorcycling. The poster is in excellent condition and has been carefully preserved on linen.
Enjoy the nostalgia and charm of this 1959 Michelin poster—a collector’s gem that takes you back to a different era.
Description
Advertising poster for Socovel motorcycles, printed in Brussels in 1948. Socovel (Société pour l’étude et la construction de véhicules électriques) was a Belgian manufacturer best known in the 1940s for its electric motorcycles, developed during World War II when petrol was scarce. By the late 1940s, the company also promoted small petrol-powered machines as fuel supplies normalized. This lithograph poster was printed by Imprimerie Marci, Bruxelles and is professionally mounted on linen in excellent condition.
Artist: Anonymous
Date: c.1948
Printer: Imprimerie Marci, Bruxelles
Size: 34 × 25 inches (approx. 86 × 64 cm)
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Original motorcycle advertising poster for Socovel, printed in Brussels in 1948. Linen backed and in excellent condition.
Stock Cars Races by Geo Ham c1950 on linen ORIGINAL POSTER
Artist: Ham, Geo Printer: Paris Size: 15.7 x 23″ / 39.5 x 58.5 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1950 Condition & Comments: excellent
Great stuff from one of the most important Auto poster Artists. Excellent on linen
Description
Poster designed by Van Dam for the Grand Prix de Vitesse Automobile, held at Reims, France, in 1950. The event took place at the Reims-Gueux circuit, which hosted major international races in the postwar period. This poster carries the title “Grand Prix de Vitesse Automobile – Reims” and includes Pastis 51 as a sponsor, a brand closely tied to French sporting promotions of the era.
This version was printed by Harfort, Paris, in a small format measuring approximately 16 x 24 inches (40 x 60 cm). It was issued in 1950 to promote the event and is professionally mounted on linen.
Artist: Van Dam
Date: 1950
Printer: Harfort, Paris
Size: 16 x 24 inches (40 x 60 cm)
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Original 1950 poster for the Grand Prix de Vitesse Automobile at Reims, with sponsor Pastis 51. Linen backed and preserved in excellent condition.
Artist: Beglia Printer: Adia, Nice Size: 12 x 19 in / 30.5 x 48 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Year: 1954 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
The CArnaval of NIce takes place every year and they do another poster each year. This one done by Beglia with the jester jumping in the show. Original printing on linen.
Carnaval de Nice was created by Jean Luc in 1950 for the celebrated annual carnival held in Nice, France. The event, one of the oldest and most famous carnivals in the world, is known for its elaborate parades, colorful floats, and lively street celebrations along the Promenade des Anglais.
The 1950 edition took place during the postwar revival of the carnival, when the city was re-establishing its cultural traditions and welcoming international visitors back to the French Riviera.
Printed by Imprimerie Meyerbeer in Nice using lithography, the poster captures the festive spirit of the Riviera’s signature winter event. This example has been mounted on linen for preservation and is in excellent “A” condition.
Title: Carnaval de Nice
Artist: Jean Luc
Date: 1950
Printer: Imp. Meyerbeer, Nice
Size: 27 × 39 in
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments: Original poster for the 1950 Nice Carnival, created by Jean Luc and printed locally. Mounted on linen for preservation.
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