New York World’s Fair
Artist: Bob Peak
Date: Copyright 1961 (Fair held 1964–1965)
Size: 11 × 16 in. (28 × 41 cm)
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments:
Original poster for the New York World’s Fair, with copyright 1961 by Unisphere. The fair took place at Flushing Meadows, Queens, in 1964–1965 and promoted themes of technology, innovation, and international culture.
The artwork is by Bob Peak (1927–1992), a major American illustrator recognized for transforming the look of commercial graphics in the mid-20th century. Often called the “father of the modern movie poster,” Peak created iconic images for Apocalypse Now, Superman, and Star Trek, alongside important advertising and cultural commissions. His work for the World’s Fair reflects his bold graphic style at the height of his career.
This smaller format poster has been professionally mounted on linen and is preserved in excellent condition.
1964 New York World’s Fair Original Poster – Bob Peak – (Blue Version)
Original 1964 poster for the New York World’s Fair, designed by American illustrator Bob Peak. The fair, held at Flushing Meadows–Corona Park in Queens from April 1964 through October 1965, became a landmark event of mid-century design and architecture, with the Unisphere as its central symbol. This lithograph was printed in New York and bears the mark of the Amalgamated Lithographers of America, Local 1, the union representing commercial lithographers at the time. The piece measures 11 × 16 inches and has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation. Condition is graded A (excellent), with vivid color and no noted defects.
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Details
Title: 1964 World’s Fair
Artist: Bob Peak
Date: 1964
Printer: Amalgamated Lithographers of America, Local 1
Size: 11 × 16 in. (28 × 41 cm)
Print Type: Lithography
Condition: Excellent, grade A, linen-backed
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Comments
An original promotional poster for the 1964–65 New York World’s Fair, linking two important strands of 20th-century American visual culture: the celebrated fair itself and the work of Bob Peak, one of the most influential commercial illustrators of his generation.
SPA ferme de Frahinfaz by Cresplin for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Artist: Cresplin Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches etrangere 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
Original 1973 lithograph poster issued by the Foundation for American Dance for the Joffrey Ballet’s presentation of Parade, with costume and set designs by Pablo Picasso. The ballet was originally created in 1917 for Sergei Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes, with music by Erik Satie and choreography by Léonide Massine. Revived by the Joffrey Ballet at New York’s City Center in 1973, this production marked one of the great intersections of modern art, music, and dance. Picasso’s imagery and the history of Parade make this poster an important document of 20th-century performing arts, celebrating the collaboration between visual art and the stage.
Title: Joffrey Ballet — Parade
Artist: Pablo Picasso (1881–1973)
Date: 1973
Printer: Foundation for American Dance
Size: 35 × 25 in (approx. 89 × 63.5 cm)
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” condition, not linen-backed
Comments: Original poster issued for the Joffrey Ballet’s 1973 production of Parade at City Center, New York. Features Pablo Picasso’s designs first created in 1917 for Diaghilev’s Ballets Russes. Rare and historically significant dance poster highlighting one of the greatest artistic collaborations of the 20th century.
Erté — Folies Bergère: La Nouvelle Revue de Hélène Martini (Éditions Martinet), c.1970s, Serigraph, 39×59 in
Original large-format Folies Bergère poster by Erté (Romain de Tirtoff), created for La Nouvelle Revue de Hélène Martini at the celebrated Paris music hall. Issued by Éditions Martinet in the early 1970s, the poster announces Martini’s Folies Bergère production with staging and costumes by Michel Gyarmathy.
This example is the serigraph edition in grand 39 × 59 in format, capturing Erté’s Art Deco–inspired elegance in vibrant color and scale. Survives in Excellent “A” condition, unlined, with fresh color and no significant defects.
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Details
Title: Folies Bergère — La Nouvelle Revue de Hélène Martini
Artist: Erté (Romain de Tirtoff)
Date: c.1970s
Printer/Publisher: Éditions Martinet, Paris
Size: 39 × 59 in / ~100 × 150 cm
Print Technique: Serigraph (screenprint)
Linen: Unlined
Condition: Excellent “A”
Mois de la Photo – Hervé Di Rosa (1994) Original Paris Exhibition Poster
Each year, the Mairie de Paris commissioned a well-known French artist to design the official poster for the city’s Mois de la Photo (Month of Photography). In 1994, the artist selected was Hervé Di Rosa, a leading figure of the Figuration Libre movement known for his vibrant, cartoon-inspired visual language.
This original poster was created for the 1994 edition of Mois de la Photo and printed for the Ville de Paris. Di Rosa’s design reflects his distinctive, playful approach, combining bold color and form with a graphic energy that echoes contemporary street and pop culture. The poster promoted one of Paris’s most important annual cultural events, dedicated to photography exhibitions held across the city.
Artist: Herve Dirosa
Title: Mois de la Photo
Date: 1994
Printer: Ville de Paris
Size: 16.5 x 24 inches
Print Type: Serigraph (Silkscreen)
Condition: Excellent / On Linen
Comments: Original 1994 serigraph poster by Herve Dirosa created for the Mois de la Photo in Paris, commissioned by the Ville de Paris. Professionally linen-mounted.
Festival du Cinema American a Deauville 1987 original
Artist: Driosa, Herve Printer: Ville de Paris Size: 19 x 27″ / 50 x 70 cm On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Offset lithograph Year: 1987 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
poster for the Movie Festival American in Deauville 1987. on linen excellent
Chapeau de Paille D’Italie by Herve Dirosa 1993 original
Artist: Driosa, Herve Printer: Ville de Paris Size: 47 x 63″ / 120 x 160 cm On / Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Serigraph Year: 1993 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the theatre de la Marionnette a Paris and Theatre de la Cite International. Original printing.
7 SEpt Cine-Photo 1920’s rare printers poster sampler Early camera biplane and seashore
A small yet striking printer’s sample from around 1920, created to showcase the skill of Ancienne Établissements Gillot in four-color gravure, with final printing by C.L. Courtois. Signed by the renowned illustrator E. Vila, the composition captures two elegantly dressed women on a breezy seashore, one holding an early camera. In the distance, a small vintage automobile and a biplane evoke the modern spirit of the early 20th century.
Adding to its charm is a whimsical touch hidden in the title: the number “7” in Sept contains a caricature of a man holding a camera. The fine halftone detail reflects the photogravure process—used before the dominance of offset printing—known for its tonal richness and precision. A rare and delightful piece that merges advertising, technology, and Art Deco-era elegance.
Ciné Foto Sept – Printer’s Sample
Artist: E. Vila (Émile Vila)
Printer: Anc. Établissements Gillot (gravure), tirage de C. L. Courtois
Size: 8 × 10.5 in / 20.3 × 26.7 cm
On/Off Linen: on linen
Print Technique: Four-color gravure
Year: c. 1920
Condition: Excellent
A Gaiety Girl by Hardy for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Artist: A Gaiety Girl by Hardy Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches etrangere 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
Pseudonym Autonym Beardsley by Beardsley for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Artist: Beardsley Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches etrangere 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
Children’s books by Beardsley for Les Affiches Etrangeres 1894
Artist: Beardsley Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On / Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches etrangere 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
Salon des Cent by Eugene Grasset Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896 original stone lithographic plate 
Les Arts 4 by Jules Cheret Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896 original stone lithographic plate 
Normandie by Georges Dorival on linen c1930 travel by Chemins des Fer 
Pantomime by Ibels for L'Estampe Moderne 1897 original plate 
Henri de Toulouse Lautrec Au Cirque Images of The Circus 1952 
1959 24 hours of Lemans by Michel Beligond poster 
La Loie Fuller by Jules Cheret Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896 original stone lithographic plate 
Lido Grand Prix poster by Rene Gruau on linen 1964 original 
Adani Fruit poster 1950 by Gino Boccasile original vintage poster on linen 
Lido Bravissimo poster by Rene Gruau on linen