Bally by Bernard Villemot 1979 original on linen excellent
Original 1979 fashion poster by Bernard Villemot for Bally, the Swiss luxury shoe and fashion house. The design features a striking view of a woman’s lower legs in front of a man’s, with both figures wearing elegant Bally shoes. Villemot’s minimalist yet bold style uses clean silhouettes, refined lines, and carefully balanced color to focus the viewer’s attention on the elegance and craftsmanship of the footwear.
This poster is part of Villemot’s celebrated series for Bally, which ran from the late 1960s through the 1980s and became some of the brand’s most iconic advertising. His work for Bally often emphasized legs, shoes, and posture, creating a sophisticated visual shorthand for style and quality. Printed by Bally in Switzerland and professionally mounted on linen, the piece remains in excellent condition.
BALLY
Artist: Bernard Villemot
Date: 1979
Printer: Bally
Size: 16.75 x 24.5 in
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1979
Condition & Comments: Excellent “A” condition on linen
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.
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.
John Lennon by Richard Avedon (1967–68) – Original Beatles Pop Art Poster
This is the original 1967–68 Pop Art poster of John Lennon, created by photographer Richard Avedon for STERN Magazine in Germany. It is one of four color portraits from the complete Beatles series designed by Avedon during the height of the psychedelic era. These are authentic first printings, not later reproductions.
In late 1967, Avedon photographed each of the Beatles individually in a London studio he set up specifically for the project. Using vivid color overlays and solarized effects, he transformed the photographs into bold, symbolic Pop Art portraits that captured both the individuality of each Beatle and the visual energy of the 1960s. The posters were first printed and distributed in early 1968 through STERN Magazine and partner publications in the United States and Europe.
This image of John Lennon has become one of the defining visual representations of the era, blending fine art portraiture with the cultural revolution of the 1960s. It has been exhibited in museums and galleries worldwide and remains one of the most collectible Beatles posters ever produced.
Artist: Richard Avedon
Title: John Lennon – Original Beatles Pop Art Poster
Date: 1967–68
Publisher: Stern Magazine, Germany
Size: 18.75 x 27 in (47.6 x 70 cm)
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Condition: Excellent / On Linen
Comments: Original 1967–68 Beatles poster by Richard Avedon featuring John Lennon. Authentic first printing for Stern Magazine, professionally linen-mounted.
