Lithographic plate reproducing the poster design Liebigby Leopoldo Metlicovitz, 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.
Leopoldo Metlicovitz (1868–1944) 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: Metlicovitz, Leopoldo
Title: Liebig (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: Excellent condition. Plate from the Ricordi portfolio series presenting reduced lithographic versions of notable Italian posters from the Ricordi workshop.
Designed in 1909 by Italian artist Remg (Remo Branca), this lithograph promotes the Liquore del Reno, a liqueur produced by the Giulio Tartarini distillery in Pieve di Cento, Ferrara. The company was active in the early 20th century and proudly displayed its Grand Prix Medaglia d’Oro from the 1909 Florence exposition.
This 1940 printing is in lithography, just as the original was, and depicts a finely dressed woman enjoying a glass of the liqueur, accompanied by elegant period typography.
The poster is linen-backed and in excellent condition, preserving both the design and printing quality.
Liquore del Reno
Artist: Remg (Remo Branca)
Date: 1909 design, printed 1940
Size: 14.25 × 21.5 in / 36.1 × 54.6 cm
Print Technique: Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent (A)
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.
Luxardo Zara (1938) Original Italian Liqueur Poster by A. Pomi
Original 1938 advertisement for Luxardo Zara, the Italian liqueur company known for its Maraschino and cherry brandies. Designed by Armando Pomi, this lithographic poster reflects the style of late-1930s Italian commercial art, a period when illustrated posters were the main form of brand communication.
The image was created to promote Luxardo’s products produced in Zara (Dalmatia) before the company relocated to northern Italy after World War II. It remains an authentic document of Italian advertising history and of one of the country’s oldest liqueur producers.
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Details
Artist: Armando Pomi
Year: c. 1938
Country: Italy
Printer: Arti Grafiche Navarra, Milano Italy
Print Technique: Lithograph
Size: 39 × 55 in / 100 × 140 cm (approx. 150 × 110 cm)
Condition: Excellent A condition
On Linen: Optional; allow ≈ 2 weeks for linen-backing before shipment
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Comments
Original lithograph, not a reproduction. Well-preserved example of Italian pre-war advertising for Luxardo, a company still producing liqueurs today.
This original Razzia poster was created in 2004 for the Louis Vuitton Classic, the prestigious vintage automobile event held at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, England. The Louis Vuitton Classic gathered some of the world’s most exceptional historic cars in one of Britain’s most refined settings—a stately manor owned by the Rothschild family—combining art, elegance, and automotive heritage in true Louis Vuitton style.
Razzia’s design captures the glamour and sophistication of the event, reflecting his signature approach that fuses bold imagery with refined graphic composition. The poster was printed as a serigraph/lithograph in Paris and is hand-signed by the artist. It comes directly from Razzia himself.
Unlike generic reprints, this is a guaranteed authentic hand-signed original, and a Certificate of Authenticity can be provided upon request.
Artist: Razzia (Gérard Coubouleix-Dénériaz)
Title: LV Classic – Waddesdon Manor
Date: 2004
Printer: Razzia Studio, Paris
Size: 29 x 38 inches
Print Type: Serigraph / Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Hand-signed by the artist. Original authentic edition obtained directly from Razzia. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request.
About the Artist:
Razzia, born Gérard Coubouleix-Dénériaz, is one of the foremost contemporary poster artists. His works for Louis Vuitton, Deauville, Monte Carlo, and leading Paris institutions have made him an enduring figure in modern graphic art. His bold imagery and Art Deco influences have secured his place as the last great poster artist continuing the tradition of Cappiello, Cassandre, and Villemot.
MAKING SURE MAKES A HIT! — WILLARD FREDERIC ELMES — 1929
Original American poster from the Mather Work Incentive Series designed by Willard Frederic Elmes. The image features a young circus performer balancing in a handstand on the back of a white horse, illustrating the importance of precision, preparation, and confidence. The accompanying slogan “Guesses Make Misses” reinforces the message that success depends on careful planning rather than guesswork.
The Mather Work Incentive Series was widely distributed in American factories and offices during the early twentieth century as part of workplace motivation programs. Using memorable imagery and concise slogans, these posters were intended to promote efficiency, safety, and attention to detail among workers.
Willard Frederic Elmes (1900–1956) was an American illustrator and poster artist trained at the Art Institute of Chicago, where he also taught. He later operated a studio in Chicago producing commercial illustration and advertising work, including projects for the Sears Roebuck catalog. In the late 1940s he moved to Arizona where he became known for paintings of Southwestern landscapes and Native American subjects.
Artist: Elmes, Willard Frederic
Title: Making Sure Makes a Hit!
Origin: USA
Size: 36 1/4 x 44 inches
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
Year: 1929
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen. Original poster from the Mather Work Incentive Series.
Original poster on coated paper by Japanese artist Makoto Saito (born 1952), created in 1991 for Gitanes. Published by Alain Weill and printed in France by Graficaza. The design pays homage to the celebrated Gitanes imagery associated with Max Ponty.
Printed as a serigraph in colours on coated paper.
Details
Artist: Makoto Saito
Title: Gitanes – Hommage a Max Ponty
Year: 1991
Printer: Graficaza, France
Publisher: Alain Weill
Medium: Original colour serigraph on coated paper
Size: 34.3 x 26.4 inches
Condition: Mint condition
Format: Original vintage poster
MARSALA FLORIO — PLINIO CODOGNATO — 1951 – Italian Wine
Original Italian advertising poster for Marsala Florio designed by Plinio Codognato. The striking composition features a powerful classical figure in red raising his arm beneath the bold yellow lettering of the Florio brand name. The dramatic lighting and monumental figure evoke the strength and vitality associated with the famous Sicilian wine. The slogan below reads “Ristora • Rinfranca • Rinforza,” emphasizing the restorative and invigorating qualities of Marsala Florio.
This 1951 printing was issued by Gros Monti & Co., Torino, and is considered a later printing of Codognato’s celebrated Marsala Florio design originally created in the early 1930s. The poster is a strong example of Italian advertising graphics of the period, combining classical imagery with modern typography.
Plinio Codognato (1878–1940) was an important Italian poster artist and illustrator whose work helped shape Italian commercial graphic design in the early twentieth century. His posters are known for their bold figures, dramatic compositions, and clear graphic impact.
Artist: Codognato, Plinio
Title: Marsala Florio
Printer: Gros Monti & Co., Torino
Size: approx. 39 x 55 inches / 140 x 100 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: 1951
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen.
Martini & Rossi Vermouth poster, originally sold in Italy, hails from the 1930s but was later officially printed by Martini around 1960. It is in superb condition, professionally mounted on linen to ensure museum-quality preservation. This official printing commemorates the earlier Martini posters and stands as a testament to the brand’s rich history and enduring appeal.
In 1863, the dynamic partnership of Martini’s entrepreneurial spirit and Rossi’s creative genius gave rise to a vermouth that has remained unparalleled for over 160 years: the iconic MARTINI Rosso. From the aromatic botanicals that define its renowned vermouth to the golden effervescence of the Asti wines, MARTINI’s influence has traversed continents and generations. Nevertheless, its core essence remains firmly anchored in the picturesque Piedmont region.
Title: Martini & Rossi Vermouth Vintage Poster Artist: Marco Date: 1930s (printed by Martini, c. 1960) Printer: Martini Size: 27 x 39 inches Print Type: Lithography (NOT OFFSET) Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Menton by Constantin Terechkovitch 1960 stone lithograph
The “Menton – Mer, Monts et Merveilles” poster, created in 1960 by Russian-French artist Constantin Terechkovitch, beautifully captures the charm of this picturesque town on the Côte d’Azur. Terechkovitch, a renowned painter and close friend of Bonnard, Chagall, Miró, Picasso, and Matisse, lived in Menton and was deeply inspired by its coastal beauty. This stunning lithograph, printed by the prestigious Mourlot Imprimerie, showcases a vibrant scene of an elegant woman relaxing in the shade, surrounded by lush fruits and plants, with the shimmering Mediterranean in the background. Mourlot, known for its mastery of traditional stone lithography, produced this piece along with iconic works for Picasso, Chagall, Miró, and Matisse, making it a true collector’s gem.
Artist Terechkovitch
Printer Imprimerie Moulot
Size 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm
On / Off linen Unlined
Print Technique stone lithograph
Condition & CommentsExcellent
Artist: Alesi, Hugi D’ Printer: Hugo D’Alesi, Paris Size: 29.5 x 42 in / 75 x 106.6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Stone lithograph Year: 1900 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
RARE POSTER BY HUGO D’ALESI FOR Menton
Lady dressed in typical costume of the south of France which had recently changed hands from Itlay to France. View on to the town of Menton which is the last town before Italie. RARE
Artist: Richard, James Printer: Lucien Serre, Paris Size: 24 x 39 inches On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Menton the Pearl of France by James Richard c1930 vintage poster on linen
Poster printed for the Chemins de Fer Paris Lyon Mediterrannee circa 1930 with artwork by James Richard. Poster measures 24 x 39 inches and is in A condition and mounted on linen. Menton is found along the Cote D’Azur between Monte Carlo and Italy. Beautiful and rare poster for one of the premiere destinations in the French Riviera. This is an authentic original printing in lithography from the period by Lucien Serre Printers in Paris who did most of the PLM posters of the period.
