Alphonse Mucha – Dictionnaire des Arts Decoratifs – Original Cover c.1902
Original Art Nouveau illustrated cover designed by Alphonse Mucha for Dictionnaire des Arts Decoratifs by Paul Rouaix, published in Paris by Montgredien & Cie.
The composition depicts an elegant young woman seated before an elaborate circular ornamental background, with flowing drapery, stylized floral motifs, and decorative typography characteristic of Mucha’s celebrated Art Nouveau style. Signed Mucha in the image.
The dictionary was originally issued in individual fascicles, and Mucha’s design appeared in several variations and formats, including publication covers and book illustrations. This example is an original period fascicle cover, with the original price of 60 centimes printed at the top.
Artist: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) Title: Dictionnaire des Arts Decoratifs Author: Paul Rouaix Publisher: Montgredien & Cie, Paris Size: 6.5 x 9.75 inches Technique: Original Color-Printed Cover Year: Circa 1902 Condition: Original antique condition with light age toning as shown.
Baicoli – I Famosi Biscotti Veneziani – Emka, 1949
Original vintage Italian advertising poster for “Baicoli, i famosi biscotti Veneziani,” produced by the Colussi brand. Designed by Emka, this striking mid-century composition reflects the elegance and refinement associated with Venice, rendered in a late Art Deco style.
The image features a finely dressed couple in stylized Venetian attire, with rich reds set against deep blue tones and architectural elements suggesting Venice. The refined composition and strong color contrasts create a memorable and visually sophisticated advertisement for the traditional Venetian biscuit.
Printed in lithography by Bonetti, Milan, with the artist’s signature in the plate at the lower left and printer and date identified below the image.
Artist: Emka
Year: 1949
Printer: Bonetti, Milan
Dimensions: 39 x 27 inches / 99 x 69 cm
Medium: Lithograph on linen
Condition: Excellent
Bitter Campari “L’Aperitivo” – Fortunato Depero, c. 1965
Vintage advertising poster for Campari designed by Fortunato Depero, originally created in the 1930s and reissued by the company in the 1960s. According to Signor Passerini, former curator of the Campari collection, the company published this poster in the 1960s. This example is a second edition printed in offset lithography by Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni, Milan. A bold and iconic Futurist composition, the design is one of Depero’s most recognizable works for Campari and reflects the strong graphic style associated with the brand. Signed in the plate “F. Depero”.
Artist: Fortunato Depero
Title: Bitter Campari – L’Aperitivo
Year: c. 1965 second edition
Printer: Officine Grafiche Leopoldo Baroni, Milan
Medium: Offset lithograph in colors, mounted on linen
Size: 38.4 x 26.8 inches / 97.5 x 68 cm
Condition: Excellent
Starlett Motor Scooters – Alexis Kow – Original French Advertising Poster – c.1953
Original French advertising poster for Starlett Motor Scooters, designed circa 1953 by renowned automobile poster artist Alexis Kow (1901-1978) and printed by Imprimerie Gougenheim, Lyon.
This lively composition depicts a smiling couple riding a bright yellow scooter, waving as they speed along. The bold colors, dynamic illustration, and playful atmosphere capture the optimism, freedom, and excitement of motor scooter travel in postwar France.
Alexis Kow, also known as Alexei Kogeynikov, was celebrated for his distinctive automobile and transportation advertising. This large-format original lithograph is an excellent example of his colorful mid-century graphic style.
Artist: Alexis Kow (1901-1978)
Title: Starlett Motor Scooters
Printer: Imprimerie Gougenheim, Lyon
Year: Circa 1953
Size: 31 x 47 inches (79 x 119 cm)
Linen: Backed on linen
Technique: Original Color Lithograph
Condition: Excellent A condition on linen.
