Palermo was created circa 1930 by an anonymous artist to promote travel to the Sicilian capital. The design shows a view through an arched opening onto one of the city’s important monuments, emphasizing Palermo’s architectural richness and long history as a cultural crossroads.
Printed by Amarzi, Rome, using lithography, this is one of the few known posters produced specifically for Palermo. Works promoting the city were far less common than those for other Italian destinations, making this an uncommon subject in Italian travel advertising of the period.
Title: Palermo
Artist: Anonymous
Date: c.1930
Printer: Amarzi, Roma
Size: 26.5 × 39 in
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” – nothing to report
Comments: Travel poster for Palermo, showing a view through an arch toward a major monument. Scarce subject in Italian tourism promotion.
Artist: Marangolo, Franz Printer: Campari Size: 55 x 78″ / 140 x 200 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Campari Soda by MARANGOLO – Original 1968 Pop Art
Description:“In 1968, FRANZ MARANGOLO adeptly captured the spirit of the times with his iconic image featuring a mini-skirt, transporting viewers to the vibrant atmosphere of Carnaby Street and the Beatles era. This original print has been professionally linen-backed and archivally presented, providing a captivating window into the late 1960s cultural landscape. Through this exceptional Campari Soda poster, MARANGOLO’s artistic brilliance shines brightly.”
Campari Poster by Adolfo Hohenstein (c. 1900) – Original Art Nouveau Design (known as “Liberty” in Italy)
This original Campari poster, designed by Adolfo Hohenstein around 1900, is an example of Art Nouveau advertising. Measuring 39 x 78 inches, it depicts two gentlemen seated at a table enjoying Campari. The composition reflects the elegance of Italian café culture from the early 20th century, with Hohenstein’s signature use of flowing lines and atmospheric detail.
Adolfo Hohenstein (1854–1928) was a German-Italian painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who played a major role in the development of early Italian poster design. Often referred to as the father of Italian poster art, he was a key figure in the Art Nouveau movement, influencing later artists such as Leonetto Cappiello and Marcello Dudovich. Hohenstein’s work is characterized by elegant figures, dynamic compositions, and rich decorative elements, all of which are present in this Campari design.
The poster has been mounted on linen and is in excellent condition.
• Artist: Adolfo Hohenstein
• Year: Circa 1900
• Size: 39 x 78 inches
• Condition: Excellent, mounted on linen
• Rarity: Original early Campari advertising poster
Cordial Campari by Marcello Nizzoli 1925 on linen excellent rare version
Important poster by Marcello Nizzoli dating to 1925 which incorporates both constructionist and cubist ideas. Early piece for this type of art to be used for the general public. RARE The poster is on linen and in excellent condition.
Leonetto Cappiello — Grande Kermesse Charité, 1903
A one-day charity fair hosted by the Cercle du Bois de Boulogne (the “Tir aux Pigeons” pigeon-shooting club) in Paris’s Bois de Boulogne.
The poster text gives the program—theatre, concert, children’s ball, funfair, and sports events—with admission 10 francs (2 francs for children)
and entry via Avenue des Acacias. It was held Thursday, 11 June (Jeudi 11 Juin).
Artist: Leonetto Cappiello
Date: 1903
Commissioner/Venue: Cercle du Bois de Boulogne (Tir aux Pigeons), Bois de Boulogne
Printer: Imp. P. Vercasson & Cie, 43 rue de Lancry, Paris
Technique: Stone lithograph
Format: 38 × 53 inches on linen
Grande Kermesse de Charite 1903 by Leonetto Cappiello
RARE poster by Cappiello for the Grand Kermesse de Charite where you could go to concerts, enjoy outdoor park and rides and even sports and it was all for the benefit of Charity.. The POSTER BY CAPPIELLO IN EXCELENT CONDITION ON LINEN RARE
Cachou Lajaunie was created by Leonetto Cappiello in 1900 for the French maker of Cachou Lajaunie breath mints and printed by Imprimerie Vercasson, Paris. The image shows an elegantly dressed woman enjoying the product, presented against a simple background to emphasize the figure and the brand name. At this time, stone lithography was the standard method for high-quality advertising posters, allowing for precise color and detail.
This poster comes from the early years of Cappiello’s career and from the period when Art Nouveau dominated European design. It illustrates how commercial posters were used both to advertise products and to convey a sense of fashion and modern life.
The poster has been mounted on linen using archival materials and is graded “Excellent A.”
Artist: Cappiello, Leonetto Printer: Devambez, Italy Size: 27.5 x 39″ / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1921
This rare and iconic poster by Leonetto Cappiello was created for Bitter Campari in Italy. In excellent condition, it features vibrant colors and no restorations, a true testament to its preservation. This specific version is particularly rare, printed on heavier paper with a light varnish. Advertisers like Campari used such high-quality materials to ensure the poster’s durability, allowing it to endure outdoor display with greater resilience.
Known as the “Spiritello,” the poster depicts a pierrot clown wrapped in an orange peel, symbolizing the zest and vibrancy of Campari. This design is widely regarded as the most famous and iconic image created for Campari, and one of the most influential works by Cappiello.
Campari, an iconic Italian aperitif, has long been celebrated for its creative advertising. This poster is a prime example of the brand’s innovative approach and the golden age of Italian advertising. For collectors, it represents a rare opportunity to own a piece of advertising history, blending artistry, culture, and timeless appeal.
Artist: Cappiello, Leonetto Printer: Devambez, Italy Size: 50 x 78 inches On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1927
Cognac Monnet – Leonetto Cappiello (1927)
Bold, joyful, and instantly iconic, Cognac Monnet is one of Leonetto Cappiello’s most celebrated posters. Created in 1927, this vibrant image features a radiant woman with fiery red hair, lifting a glass of cognac that glows like the sun itself—a perfect expression of Cappiello’s famous tagline: “du soleil dans un verre” (“sunshine in a glass”).
Cappiello, often called the father of modern advertising, revolutionized poster design in the early 20th century with his use of vivid color, dramatic figures, and playful surrealism. With Cognac Monnet, he strips away clutter to focus entirely on a single, memorable image—an approach that still influences advertising today.
This original lithograph captures the energy and optimism of the Art Deco era. It remains a favorite among collectors for both its aesthetic power and its cultural significance as one of the great masterpieces of vintage liquor advertising.
Artist: Gruau, Rene Printer: Lido Size: 189 x 126″ / 4.80m x 3.20m On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1958 Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Lido Quelle Nuit 1964 poster by Rene Gruau on linen
RARE Poster is a an original printing done for the Lido’s Grand Prix show. This is the Billboard size and is usually put on several panels together. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen
Artist: Gruau, Rene Printer: Lido Size: 189 x 142″ / 4.80m x 3.60m On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1958 Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Lido Prestige 1958 poster by Rene Gruau on linen
RARE Poster is a an original printing done for the Lido’s Grand Prix show. This is the Billboard size and is usually put on several panels together. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen