Festival du Cirque de Demain (1988)
Original French Circus Poster
Designed by Raymond Savignac — Printed by Éts Saint Martin, Asnières
Created by the celebrated French graphic artist Raymond Savignac (1907–2002), this whimsical poster announces the 11th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, held in Paris from January 20–27, 1988. The event—literally the “Circus of Tomorrow”—was founded to spotlight new generations of circus artists from around the world, combining innovation and traditional spectacle under the dome of the Cirque d’Hiver Bouglione.
Savignac’s design captures his unmistakable humor and clarity: a simple, colorful composition that conveys joy, movement, and the human element of performance. His ability to distill complex ideas into playful visual symbols made him one of the most beloved French poster artists of the 20th century, known for works for Air France, Perrier, Monsavon, and countless cultural events.
Printed in serigraphy by Établissements Saint Martin in Asnières, this is the original 1988 edition, professionally mounted on linen and preserved in excellent condition.
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Details
Artist: Raymond Savignac
Printer: Établissements Saint Martin, Asnières
Technique: Serigraph (silkscreen)
Year: 1988
Size: 16 x 24 in. (40 x 60 cm)
Linen: Mounted on linen
Condition: Excellent
Comment:
A joyful and collectible original by Raymond Savignac for the 11th Festival Mondial du Cirque de Demain, printed in vivid serigraphy by Éts Saint Martin. A fine example of Savignac’s lighthearted visual wit and the enduring charm of French cultural poster art.
La Revue Blanche – Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec – 1950
A limited edition lithograph from the portfolio Les Affiches de Toulouse-Lautrec, published in 1950 under the direction of Andre Sauret. The image reproduces Toulouse-Lautrec’s celebrated La Revue Blanche poster and was printed by Mourlot Freres, Paris, one of the twentieth century’s foremost fine art lithographic printers. Issued on grand velin filigrane a sa marque paper, this edition was published by Editions du Livre, Monte-Carlo, as part of a carefully produced album devoted to the artist’s iconic posters. The work is signed in the plate and was issued unnumbered, as published.
Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Title: La Revue Blanche
Portfolio: Les Affiches de Toulouse-Lautrec
Date: 1950
Publisher: Editions du Livre, Monte-Carlo
Director: Andre Sauret
Printer: Mourlot Freres, Paris
Printing Date: May 19, 1950
Medium: Original limited edition lithograph on grand velin filigrane a sa marque paper
Paper Size: 12.5 x 9.75 in. (31.8 x 24.8 cm)
Image Size: 11.02 x 7.87 in. (28.0 x 20.0 cm)
Signed: Signed in the plate, unnumbered as issued
Linen Backed: Yes
Condition: Excellent
An original lithographic cover from the French humor magazine Le Rire, issue no. 129, published on 14 April 1897. Titled Snobisme, the composition was designed by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec during one of the most productive periods of his career. Le Rire was among the leading illustrated satirical magazines of the Belle Époque and frequently featured original artwork by many of the era’s most important artists. Although issued as a magazine cover rather than as a separately published poster, examples have become increasingly desirable for their artistic quality, historical importance, and direct association with Toulouse-Lautrec’s celebrated graphic work.
Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Title: Snobisme
Publication: Le Rire, Issue No. 129
Date: 14 April 1897
Printer: Imprimerie Charles Verneau, Paris
Medium: Original lithograph magazine cover
Size: 9 x 12 in. (22.9 x 30.5 cm)
Linen backed: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Lessive Figaro by Leo Gausson 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Gausson Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Marjolaine by Lefeure 1894 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Lefeure Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
