Agression de Mers El Kebir hand signed by Marin Marie
Artist: Marie, Marine Printer: Dept de la Marine Size: 24 x 36 ” / 61 x 91.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1979 Condition & Comments: excellent A
The image is of the bombing of the French Fleet docked at Mers-el-kebir at the beginning of the war when France fell to the Germans and the Vichy Government was working for the Germans. The Allies fearing that the fleet would be used by the germans against them decided to attack and destroy the fleet. Although only one battleship was sunk others were damaged and over 1297 French sailors perished. Rare and signed lithograph by one of France’s best marine artists.
Artist: TAL Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1970’s Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
We present the vintage travel poster La Côte d’Azur (French Riviera) by TAL. Commissioned by the French Railways company in 1947, this is a second printing from the 1970s. The poster depicts the Côte d’Azur, known for its coastal scenery.It measures 25 x 39 inches (100 cm x 62 cm) and is mounted on linen in A+ condition. This poster is a piece of travel history.
Artist: TAL Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1970’s
This original Razzia poster, Bugatti Atlantic, was created for Louis Vuitton’s annual Classic Car event, where the artist designed a new image each year celebrating the spirit of automotive excellence. Depicting the iconic Bugatti Type 57 Atlantic, the poster captures both the elegance and aerodynamic grace of one of the most admired automobiles ever built.
Commissioned and printed for Louis Vuitton, the work reflects Razzia’s distinctive fusion of Art Deco aesthetics and modern graphic design. The poster is hand-signed by the artist, obtained directly from Razzia, and guaranteed authentic. A Certificate of Authenticity is available upon request.
Artist: Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix-Dénériaz)
Title: Bugatti Atlantic
Date: 1990s
Printer: Louis Vuitton
Size: 27.5 × 39 in (70 × 100 cm)
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Original hand-signed poster by Razzia created for Louis Vuitton’s annual Classic Car event, featuring the legendary Bugatti Atlantic. From the artist’s personal collection.
Vintage Taittinger Champagne poster from the 1980s, featuring a glamorous woman—often thought to be inspired by Grace Kelly—seen through a tall champagne flute. Part of the celebrated “L’Instant Taittinger” advertising campaign introduced by Claude Taittinger, the image combines elegance and luxury in a refined Art Deco–inspired style. The golden tones and stylized composition evoke the sparkle of champagne and the sophistication of the brand. Linen-mounted and in excellent condition.
L’Instant Taittinger
Artist: Anonymous
Date: c. 1980s
Printer: Taittinger, France
Size: 21.3 × 31.5 in / 54 × 80 cm
Print Type: Offset lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
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
Campari Soda was created by Carlo Fisanotti in 1948 and printed by Gros Monti, Torino. Issued in the years following World War II, the design reflects the early wave of Italian modernism that would come to dominate the 1950s in art, advertising, furniture, and automotive styling. Fisanotti’s composition is minimal yet striking, presenting the iconic Campari Soda bottle in a bold, graphic treatment that was ahead of its time for postwar commercial design.
Printed in lithography, this example will be mounted on linen for preservation before delivery and is in excellent condition.
Title: Campari Soda
Artist: Carlo Fisanotti
Date: 1948
Printer: Gros Monti, Torino
Size: 27.5 × 39 in / 70 × 100 cm
Print Type: Lithograph
On/Off Linen: on linen
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Early postwar Italian advertising design featuring the Campari Soda bottle in a minimalist, modernist style. Reflects the emerging aesthetic that would define Italian design in the 1950s.
The Schmidt’s beer poster from the early 1960s features a couple riding bicycles, each carrying a six-pack of Schmidt’s beer in their front baskets. The slogan reads, “Give your thirst a taste of life… Go… Schmidt’s of Philadelphia.”
Poster Details
Measuring 23.5 x 45 inches, the poster was produced by C. Schmidt & Sons, Inc. It was printed on glossy paper and is often linen-mounted for preservation.
Brewery History
Founded in 1860 by Christian Schmidt, the brewery became one of Philadelphia’s largest. It was known for producing American lagers and expanded its distribution across the northeastern U.S.
Marketing and Closure
Schmidt’s promoted its beer through various advertisements, including the bicycle-themed poster. The brewery closed in 1987 due to competition from national brands, but its name remains associated with Philadelphia’s brewing history.
Artist: Anon Printer: L Schmidt & sons, Philadelphia Size: 114 x 60 cm/ 45 x 23.5 in On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1960’s original Condition & Comments: excellent
Artist: Guerrini, Giovanni Printer: Enit Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1927 Condition & Comments: excellent condition with very light unobtrusive fold lines
A Very Graphic design by Giovanni Guerrini in 1927 for the Port of Cesenatico. Located on the Italian Riviera on the Adriatic side near Rimini. The port connected to by a Canal that was designed by Leonardo Da Vinci and dates back to 1500. Colorful piece and rarely comes up for sale.
VERS LE MONT BLANC BY GEORGES DORVIAL 1928 NIGHT VERSION
Artist: DORIVAL, GEORGES Printer: LUCIEN SERRE, Paris Size: 29,5 X 41 ” / 75 X 104CM On/Off Linen: Sold off linen there is a 2-3 week delivery time Year: 1928 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Iconic and important poster from the set of 3 posters created by geo Dorival for the PLM going to Chamonix. His use of this linear graphic was well ahead of his time for the general public. The poster is in excellent condition on linen This is the Night model
Rome, Venice, Pompeii, Milan and Florence – Carlo Cussetti, 1900
Original 1900 Italian travel poster designed by Carlo Cussetti and printed at the Ateliers Hugo D’Alesi in Paris. This poster was created for the French public to promote travel to Italy, presenting finely detailed vignettes of Rome, Venice, Pompeii, Milan, and Florence around a central panoramic view of Rome. Cussetti, active at the turn of the century, captured the cultural prestige of Italy at a moment when tourism was being encouraged through large-scale advertising lithographs.
This example is in excellent condition, professionally backed on linen. The colors remain rich and the imagery sharp, a testament to the quality of early 20th-century French lithographic printing. Posters of this type produced by Hugo D’Alesi’s atelier are valued for both their artistic merit and their role in shaping the visual culture of European travel.
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Details
Title: Rome, Venise, Pompeii, Milan and Florence
Artist: Carlo Cussetti
Date: 1900
Printer: Ateliers Hugo D’Alesi, Paris
Size: 31 x 42 in. / 80 x 107 cm
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent
Artist: Glaser, Milton Printer: Milano Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1992 Condition & Comments: excellent
Milton Glaser produced several versions of this poster for Campari, utilizing both artistic screen printing (serigraphy) and traditional paper. This 1992 edition is considered rare. The two versions include a signed serigraph on Arches paper and an unsigned version on standard paper; while both employ serigraph printing techniques, they share a similar visual aesthetic.
