Paris was created by Paul Colin in 1946 for the Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (French National Railways). The design brings together several of the city’s most recognized landmarks, including the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Eiffel Tower. In the foreground, doves in flight add a symbolic note of peace in the post-war period.
The composition uses vibrant blue, red, gold, and cream tones on a light blue background, with the title lettering along the lower edge printed in gold ink. Printed in lithography, this mid-century French travel poster reflects the optimism and renewed cultural life of Paris in the years following World War II.
Title: Paris
Artist: Paul Colin
Date: 1946
Commissioner: SNCF – Société Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français
Size: 24.5 × 39.5 in
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent A on linen
Comments: Features the Arc de Triomphe, Notre-Dame Cathedral, and the Eiffel Tower, with doves symbolizing peace. Gold-ink title lettering along the lower edge.
NICE PIERRE COMBA C1910 LA REINE DE LA COTE D’AZUR BY
Nice, La Reine de la Côte d’Azur” translates to “Nice, the Queen of the South of France.” Pierre Comba created this poster, depicting a local woman dressed in the region’s fashion of that era. She stands with a view of the port, followed by the Promenade des Anglais stretching along the coast. Her hands hold flowers, used to produce French perfumes in Grasse, a nearby mountain town. Moullot Imprimerie, one of the most renowned printers with locations in Paris and Marseille, printed this poster. It remains in excellent condition on linen.
Artist: Pierre Comba Printer: Mullet, Marseille Size: 109 x 81 cm / 42.91 x 31.89 inches On/Off Linen: On Linen Year: 1910 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Artist: Ugo Nespolo Printer: IGAP, Roma Size: 39 x 55 in / 100 x 140 cm On/Off Linen: on linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Celebrate the spirit of the 1990 Soccer World Cup in Italy with this striking and vibrant poster titled “Campari Soda Si – Campari soda, Yes” by the renowned artist Ugo Nespolo. Created around 1990, this poster captures the energy and excitement of the event.
Artist: Belgian On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Year: 1933 original printing Condition & Comments: Condition is B+ with restored pinholes, well done, presents excellently
1933 Le Mans Englebert Commemorative Poster
race where Tazio Nuvolari and Raymond Sommer won in the Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 MM-LM. Tazio Nuvolari, an Italian racing driver, and Raymond Sommer, a French racing driver, both had successful careers in motorsports during the early to mid-20th century.
The Alfa Romeo 8C-2300 was a successful racing car produced by the Italian manufacturer Alfa Romeo in the 1930s. The “MM” in its name stands for Mille Miglia, a famous Italian endurance race, and “LM” could stand for Le Mans, another iconic endurance race. The 8C-2300 is known for its impressive performance and numerous racing victories during its time.
