L’Amant des Danseuses — Jules Cheret — 1896 – Les Affiches Illustree’s
Original period lithographic plate from Les Affiches Illustrees, published in 1896 and printed by Imprimerie Chaix, Paris. Cheret’s design advertises L’Amant des Danseuses (The Lover of the Dancers), a novel by Felicien Champsaur published by E. Dentu. The composition reflects the lively theatrical spirit and decorative elegance that made Cheret one of the defining artists of the Belle Epoque.
Known as the “Father of the Modern Poster,” Jules Cheret (1836–1932) transformed French advertising through his mastery of color lithography. Drawing on the lightness and movement of Rococo painting, he created memorable advertisements for theaters, cabarets, and music halls. His joyful, free-spirited female figures, popularly called “Cherettes,” became enduring symbols of Parisian life.
Artist: Jules Cheret
Printer: Imprimerie Chaix, Paris
Publication: Les Affiches Illustrees
Year: 1896
Size: 8.5 × 11.8 inches / 21.5 × 30 cm
On/Off Linen: Unlined
Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
This beautiful and very rare original Italian chromolithograph by Gino Boccasile was created in 1938 for a calendar published by G. Lubrani, Calendari e Affini, Rome. Entitled Lady with a Rose, the composition features an elegant blonde woman reclining among flowering branches, dressed in a flowing white gown and holding a brilliant red rose. The soft modeling, rich colors, and romantic atmosphere are characteristic of Boccasile’s celebrated illustrations of beautiful women.
The print was originally designed with a calendar for the year 1938 occupying the blank space beneath the image. Boccasile was one of Italy’s most accomplished commercial illustrators, particularly admired for his glamorous depictions of women. This scarce surviving calendar print is a wonderful example of his prewar work and the sophisticated style of Italian advertising illustration.
Artist: Gino Boccasile (1901–1952) Title: Lady with a Rose Year: 1938 Publisher: G. Lubrani, Calendari e Affini, Rome Printing: Original Chromolithograph Size: 9.5 x 13.5 inches (24 x 34.3 cm) On/Off Linen: Mounted on linen Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Very rare original 1938 calendar print with beautiful original colors. The blank area beneath the illustration was reserved for the calendar.
Original 1970s edition of René Gruau’s celebrated design Le Rouge Baiser. First created in 1950 for the French cosmetics brand, the image has become one of Gruau’s most enduring works, with its striking silhouette of a woman in a red headscarf and bold lipstick. This later printing was produced in offset lithography at a smaller format (17.5 × 22 in) and has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation and display.
This example is in Excellent “A” condition, with rich color and well-preserved surfaces.
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Details
Title: Le Rouge Baiser
Artist: René Gruau
Date: 1970s printing
Size: 17.5 × 22 in / 44 × 56 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent “A”
LES SAISONS — GALERIE TALLIEN, ST TROPEZ — DANY LARTIGUE — 1975
Original exhibition poster created for Les Saisons by Dany Lartigue at Galerie Tallien in St Tropez in 1975. The composition reflects Lartigue’s light and imaginative style, with imagery inspired by the landscape and atmosphere of the French Riviera.
Dany Lartigue (1921–2017), son of photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue, developed a body of work centered on nature, color, and poetic interpretation of the environment. He lived for many years in St Tropez, where he established a home museum that included his artwork as well as an extensive collection of butterfly specimens. His work often conveys a strong connection to the natural surroundings of the region.
This poster was produced for an exhibition at Galerie Tallien, a gallery known for presenting posters and illustration in the South of France.
Artist: Lartigue, Dany
Title: Les Saisons — Galerie Tallien, St Tropez
Printer: Unknown
Origin: France
Size: 17 x 25.5 inches / 43 x 65 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph on paper
Year: 1975
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original exhibition poster by Dany Lartigue for Galerie Tallien, St Tropez.
Lithographic plate reproducing the poster design Liebigby Leopoldo Metlicovitz, issued as part of the well-known Ricordi Portfolio. This series presented a selection of important poster designs printed by the Ricordi publishing house during the height of the Italian poster movement between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The portfolio gathered together small-format reproductions of these works and was distributed internationally in the early twentieth century.
Casa Ricordi of Milan, originally a music publisher closely associated with the Italian opera world, developed a major lithographic printing workshop in the late nineteenth century. Through its printing department the firm produced posters for music, theatre, and commercial clients and became a central force in the development of the Italian poster. The artists working with Ricordi helped define the Italian version of Art Nouveau, often referred to as Stile Liberty.
Leopoldo Metlicovitz (1868–1944) was one of the principal designers associated with Ricordi. His posters and illustrations are recognized for their elegant compositions and refined color work, and he contributed numerous designs for theatre, publishing, and advertising.
Artist: Metlicovitz, Leopoldo
Title: Liebig (Ricordi Portfolio plate)
Printer / Publisher: Ricordi, Milan
Size: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 36 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1910
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Plate from the Ricordi portfolio series presenting reduced lithographic versions of notable Italian posters from the Ricordi workshop.
Designed in 1909 by Italian artist Remo Fabbri, this lithograph promotes the Liquore del Reno, a liqueur produced by the Giulio Tartarini distillery in Pieve di Cento, Ferrara. The company was active in the early 20th century and proudly displayed its Grand Prix Medaglia d’Oro from the 1909 Florence exposition.
This attr. 1930 printing is in lithography, just as the original was, and depicts a finely dressed woman enjoying a glass of the liqueur, accompanied by elegant period typography.
The poster is linen-backed and in excellent condition, preserving both the design and printing quality.
Liquore del Reno
Artist: Remg (Remo Fabbri)
Date: 1909 design, printed 1930
Size: 14.25 × 21.5 in / 36.1 × 54.6 cm
Print Technique: Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent (A)
Luxardo Zara (1938) Original Italian Liqueur Poster by A. Pomi
Original 1938 advertisement for Luxardo Zara, the Italian liqueur company known for its Maraschino and cherry brandies. Designed by Armando Pomi, this lithographic poster reflects the style of late-1930s Italian commercial art, a period when illustrated posters were the main form of brand communication.
The image was created to promote Luxardo’s products produced in Zara (Dalmatia) before the company relocated to northern Italy after World War II. It remains an authentic document of Italian advertising history and of one of the country’s oldest liqueur producers.
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Details
Artist: Armando Pomi
Year: c. 1938
Country: Italy
Printer: Arti Grafiche Navarra, Milano Italy
Print Technique: Lithograph
Size: 39 × 55 in / 100 × 140 cm (approx. 150 × 110 cm)
Condition: Excellent A condition
On Linen: Optional; allow ≈ 2 weeks for linen-backing before shipment
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Comments
Original lithograph, not a reproduction. Well-preserved example of Italian pre-war advertising for Luxardo, a company still producing liqueurs today.
MAKING SURE MAKES A HIT! — WILLARD FREDERIC ELMES — 1929
Original American poster from the Mather Work Incentive Series designed by Willard Frederic Elmes. The image features a young circus performer balancing in a handstand on the back of a white horse, illustrating the importance of precision, preparation, and confidence. The accompanying slogan “Guesses Make Misses” reinforces the message that success depends on careful planning rather than guesswork.
The Mather Work Incentive Series was widely distributed in American factories and offices during the early twentieth century as part of workplace motivation programs. Using memorable imagery and concise slogans, these posters were intended to promote efficiency, safety, and attention to detail among workers.
Willard Frederic Elmes (1900–1956) was an American illustrator and poster artist trained at the Art Institute of Chicago, where he also taught. He later operated a studio in Chicago producing commercial illustration and advertising work, including projects for the Sears Roebuck catalog. In the late 1940s he moved to Arizona where he became known for paintings of Southwestern landscapes and Native American subjects.
Artist: Elmes, Willard Frederic
Title: Making Sure Makes a Hit!
Origin: USA
Size: 36 1/4 x 44 inches
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
Year: 1929
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen. Original poster from the Mather Work Incentive Series.
Original poster on coated paper by Japanese artist Makoto Saito (born 1952), created in 1991 for Gitanes. Published by Alain Weill and printed in France by Graficaza. The design pays homage to the celebrated Gitanes imagery associated with Max Ponty.
Printed as a serigraph in colours on coated paper.
Details
Artist: Makoto Saito
Title: Gitanes – Hommage a Max Ponty
Year: 1991
Printer: Graficaza, France
Publisher: Alain Weill
Medium: Original colour serigraph on coated paper
Size: 34.3 x 26.4 inches
Condition: Mint condition
Format: Original vintage poster
Baie des Anges by Marc Chagall 1962 vintage poster limited edition stone lithograph
The Baie des Anges poster by Marc Chagall, created in 1961, is a lithograph in a limited edition of only 5,000 prints. Chagall, a renowned Russian-French artist, is known for his vibrant use of color, surrealist elements, and dreamlike scenes. His work blends symbolic imagery with a sense of fantasy, and this piece is a perfect example of his signature style.
The title “Baie des Anges” means “Bay of Angels.” It refers to a beautiful spot along the French Riviera, known for its stunning coastal views. Chagall’s love for the region and his spirituality are evident in this piece. Figures float and intertwine, creating a sense of ethereal beauty. This mystical vision reflects the tranquility of the bay.
Printer Imprimerie Moulot
Size 24.5 x 39 ”
On / Off linen Unlined
Print Technique stone lithograph
Condition & CommentsExcellent
MARSALA FLORIO — PLINIO CODOGNATO — 1951 – Italian Wine
Original Italian advertising poster for Marsala Florio designed by Plinio Codognato. The striking composition features a powerful classical figure in red raising his arm beneath the bold yellow lettering of the Florio brand name. The dramatic lighting and monumental figure evoke the strength and vitality associated with the famous Sicilian wine. The slogan below reads “Ristora • Rinfranca • Rinforza,” emphasizing the restorative and invigorating qualities of Marsala Florio.
This 1951 printing was issued by Gros Monti & Co., Torino, and is considered a later printing of Codognato’s celebrated Marsala Florio design originally created in the early 1930s. The poster is a strong example of Italian advertising graphics of the period, combining classical imagery with modern typography.
Plinio Codognato (1878–1940) was an important Italian poster artist and illustrator whose work helped shape Italian commercial graphic design in the early twentieth century. His posters are known for their bold figures, dramatic compositions, and clear graphic impact.
Artist: Codognato, Plinio
Title: Marsala Florio
Printer: Gros Monti & Co., Torino
Size: approx. 39 x 55 inches / 140 x 100 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: 1951
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen.
Martini & Rossi Vermouth poster, originally sold in Italy, hails from the 1930s but was later officially printed by Martini around 1960. It is in superb condition, professionally mounted on linen to ensure museum-quality preservation. This official printing commemorates the earlier Martini posters and stands as a testament to the brand’s rich history and enduring appeal.
In 1863, the dynamic partnership of Martini’s entrepreneurial spirit and Rossi’s creative genius gave rise to a vermouth that has remained unparalleled for over 160 years: the iconic MARTINI Rosso. From the aromatic botanicals that define its renowned vermouth to the golden effervescence of the Asti wines, MARTINI’s influence has traversed continents and generations. Nevertheless, its core essence remains firmly anchored in the picturesque Piedmont region.
Title: Martini & Rossi Vermouth Vintage Poster Artist: Marco Date: 1930s (printed by Martini, c. 1960) Printer: Martini Size: 27 x 39 inches Print Type: Lithography (NOT OFFSET) Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
