Swissair – Japan – Uemura Shōkō, 1968, 25 × 38.5 in
Description
Vintage travel poster commissioned by Swissair in 1968 to promote flights to Japan. The design features a geisha in kimono with the word “JAPAN” printed in metallic gold ink, a printing detail often used in Japanese tourism posters of the period to emphasize luxury and refinement. The artwork is derived from Uemura Shōkō’s 1936 painting Jo no Mai, a study of a Noh dance prelude. Uemura worked in the Nihonga tradition, which fused traditional Japanese painting techniques with modern presentation, making his imagery a natural fit for mid-century cultural promotion. This original offset lithograph was printed in Japan, mounted on linen, and remains in excellent “A” condition.
Artist: Uemura Shōkō
Date: 1968 Printer: Japan Tourist Association (for Swissair) Print Type: Offset lithograph (with metallic gold) Condition: Excellent “A,” linen backed
Comments: Original Swissair travel poster for Japan, featuring Uemura Shōkō’s celebrated Jo no Mai image in the Nihonga style. Linen mounted and in excellent condition.
TAPIES — OBJETS ET GRANDS FORMATS — GALERIE MAEGHT — 1972
Original exhibition poster issued for Antoni Tapies at Galerie Maeght in 1972. The design reflects the artist’s approach to surface and material, with a restrained composition and marks that are characteristic of his work during this period.
Antoni Tapies (1923–2012) was a major figure in postwar European art, known for his exploration of texture, symbolism, and non-traditional materials. By the early 1970s, his work had gained wide international recognition, and exhibitions at Galerie Maeght were central to presenting his large-scale paintings and related works.
Galerie Maeght in Paris was one of the leading venues for modern and contemporary art, regularly exhibiting important artists and producing high-quality lithographic posters to accompany its exhibitions.
Artist: Tapies, Antoni
Title: Objets et grands formats — Galerie Maeght
Printer: Mourlot (attributed)
Origin: France
Size: 20 x 31 inches / 51 x 79 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph on paper
Year: 1972
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original exhibition poster for Antoni Tapies at Galerie Maeght.
TETE DE FEMME III (DORA MAAR) — BERGGRUEN — 90 GRAVURES — PABLO PICASSO — 1971
Original exhibition poster published by Galerie Berggruen in 1971 to promote an exhibition of 90 original prints by Pablo Picasso. The image is based on Tete de Femme III, representing Dora Maar, one of Picasso’s most important muses. The composition reflects Picasso’s distinctive linear style and expressive treatment of the human figure.
The poster was designed by Henri Deschamps and printed by Mourlot, the renowned Paris lithographic workshop closely associated with many leading twentieth-century artists. It was produced under Picasso’s supervision and references his aquatint composition used for the exhibition.
Pablo Picasso (1881–1973) remains one of the most influential artists of modern art, and his portraits of Dora Maar are among the most recognized works of his later period. Posters issued by Galerie Berggruen are noted for their quality and for documenting important exhibitions of Picasso’s graphic work.
Artist: Picasso, Pablo
Title: Tete de Femme III — Berggruen — 90 Gravures
Printer: Mourlot, Paris
Publisher: Galerie Berggruen
Origin: France
Size: 20 x 27.5 inches / 51 x 70 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph on paper
Year: 1971
Condition & Comments: Excellent A+ condition. Original exhibition poster after Picasso, designed by Henri Deschamps and printed by Mourlot for the Berggruen gallery exhibition of Picasso’s graphic works.
Theaterkunst Ausstellung / Zurich — Carl Roesch — 1914
A striking and rare exhibition poster by Carl Roesch for the Theaterkunst Ausstellung (Theatrical Art Exhibition) held at the Museum of Applied Art in Zurich in 1914. The composition features a contemplative harlequin figure drawing back theater curtains, inviting the viewer behind the scenes into the world of costume and stage design. The image is both poetic and theatrical, capturing the spirit of early 20th-century stage arts with a refined and symbolic approach.
Carl Roesch (1884–1979), born in Diessenhofen, Switzerland, was a painter, graphic artist, and art teacher who studied fine and applied arts throughout Switzerland and Germany. After returning to his hometown in 1907, he developed a diverse career that included painting, graphic design, and large-scale decorative work such as murals, stained glass, and mosaics. His later work shows influences of Impressionism and Expressionism, while this early poster demonstrates a more structured and geometric approach, bridging his painterly sensibility with the emerging modernist graphic style of the period.
This design is one of only two known posters created by Roesch for the 1914 Theaterkunst exhibition, making it a particularly rare and important example of Swiss graphic design from the pre-war era. Executed in stone lithography, the poster reflects the highest standards of early 20th-century printing and remains exceptionally well preserved.
Details
Title: Theaterkunst Ausstellung / Zurich
Artist: Carl Roesch
Year: 1914
Size: 23.75 x 33.25 inches / 60 x 84 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Type: Stone lithograph
Condition: Excellent A
Comments: Original exhibition poster for the Theaterkunst Ausstellung in Zurich, featuring a harlequin figure revealing the theatrical world behind the curtain. One of two known designs by Roesch for this event.
Artist: Constant-Duval Printer: Champenois, Paris Size: 30 x 40 in / 76.2 x 101.6 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Stone lithograph Year: 1900c Condition & Comments: Excellent A
Circuits Automobiles in the Loire Vallee passing the Chateau D’Usse Tourraine back in 1910. Stone lithograph printed at the Champenois Imprimerie Paris. The light and water are done excellently with finesse by Duval in this bautiful view of the Chateau in Early Autumn.
This original 1985 poster was created by Pegge Hopper for United Airlines to promote travel to Hawaii. Hopper is known for her stylized depictions of Hawaiian women and landscapes, often using simplified forms, strong outlines, and rich color harmonies that recall the work of Paul Gauguin in the South Pacific. The image reflects her distinctive interpretation of island life, emphasizing atmosphere, pattern, and the lush presence of tropical foliage.
Trained in design in California in the 1950s, Pegge Hopper later worked in Milan before settling in Hawaii, where the local environment became the central subject of her work. This airline commission belongs to the broader tradition of mid- to late-20th-century travel posters, combining commercial purpose with an artist’s personal vision of place. The poster is an offset lithograph, printed on paper and professionally mounted on linen, and survives in excellent condition.
Artist: Pegge Hopper
Size: 22.5 x 27 in
On/Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1985
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Original United Airlines to Hawaii poster by Pegge Hopper, 1985; clean, well-preserved example on linen with strong color, ready to frame
Original 1939 lithograph by Robert Falcucci, printed by Imprimerie d’Art et Tourisme for the French National Railways (SNCF). This striking design promotes travel to the Vallée de Chevreuse, a picturesque region just southwest of Paris celebrated for its rolling hills, historic villages, and natural beauty. Falcucci illustrates the Vaux de Cernay, with reference to the Château de Dampierre and the Abbey of Port-Royal, landmarks tied closely to the area’s cultural history. At the time, the Vallée was also known as a circuit for early automobile tours beginning at Saint-Rémy-lès-Chevreuse, making this a poster that intersects both tourism and motoring heritage.
The poster is mounted on linen and preserved in excellent condition, rated “A,” with fresh colors and strong impression. A fine example of Falcucci’s work for French railways, combining elegance of design with a timeless subject that remains a favorite excursion for Parisians.
Title: Vallée de Chevreuse Artist: Robert Falcucci Date: 1939 Printer: Imprimerie d’Art et Tourisme Size: 24 x 39 inches (approx. 61 x 99 cm) Print Type: Lithograph Condition: Excellent “A,” professionally backed on linen
Comments: Issued by SNCF to promote the scenic Vallée de Chevreuse near Paris, with references to the Château de Dampierre, Port-Royal Abbey, and the Vaux de Cernay. The region was a popular motoring and cycling route in the interwar period and remains celebrated for its landscapes and historic sites. An outstanding and authentic example of French railway poster design.
VENISE — OPERETTE EN 3 ACTES — CHARLES GIR — c.1927
Original French poster advertising the operetta Venise, performed at the Theatre Marigny in Paris. The operetta was written in three acts with music by Tiarko Richepin, libretto by Andre Mouezy Eon, and lyrics by Albert Willemetz. The design by Charles Gir presents an elegant Art Deco theatrical composition promoting the production.
Charles Gir (Charles Felix Girard, 1883–1941) was an illustrator, poster artist, painter, and caricaturist active in Paris during the early twentieth century. Closely associated with the theatrical and cultural life of the city, he produced posters for stage productions and illustrated literary works, while also contributing cartoons and caricatures to satirical publications such as La Baionnette and Le Rire. Gir was also known as a violinist and maintained a strong interest in opera and theater, which is reflected in many of his poster designs.
Artist: Gir, Charles
Title: Venise – Operette en 3 actes
Printer: H. Chachoin, Paris
Publisher: Max Eschig et Cie, Paris
Size: 31 x 46 inches
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1927
Condition & Comments: A condition. Signed in the plate and dated lower left.
Original color lithographic poster created for the exhibition of works by Walasse Ting at Galerie Adrien Maeght, 42 rue du Bac, Paris 7. This is a period printing, relatively scarce in this format, featuring a striking reproduction of Ting’s work with vibrant, luminous colors. Signed in the plate.
Walasse Ting (1929–2010) was a Chinese-born artist whose work bridges Abstract Expressionism, CoBrA, and Pop Art. After early exhibitions in Hong Kong, he settled in Paris where he associated with artists such as Pierre Alechinsky while remaining independent of any formal movement. His work combines elements of traditional Chinese painting with a modern, expressive, and highly gestural style, often focusing on recurring subjects such as women, horses, and flowers. Ting described himself as an autodidact, working freely between Eastern and Western influences, and was awarded a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1970.
Artist: Walasse Ting
Year: 1974
Printer: Arte, Paris
Dimensions: 71 x 51 cm / 28 x 20 inches
Medium: Lithograph in colors
Condition: Excellent
Original exhibition poster for a solo show by Walasse Ting at Galerie Adrien Maeght, opening October 16, 1974. The composition reflects Ting’s expressive and decorative style, characterized by fluid brushwork and vibrant color, often inspired by nature and the female form.
Walasse Ting (1929–2010) was a Chinese-American painter associated with a spontaneous and colorful approach to modern painting. Active internationally, he exhibited widely in Europe and the United States and was connected with artists of the CoBrA movement and other avant-garde circles. His work is known for its energetic execution and use of bold, saturated tones.
Galerie Adrien Maeght was an important venue for modern and contemporary art, presenting leading international artists and producing exhibition posters of high quality.
Artist: Ting, Walasse
Title: Galerie Adrien Maeght
Printer: Mourlot (attributed)
Origin: France
Size: 19.5 x 24.5 inches / 50 x 62 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph on paper
Year: 1974
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Original exhibition poster for Walasse Ting at Galerie Adrien Maeght.
Original 1997 Willi’s Wine Bar poster designed by Sophie Herxheimer and printed in Paris by Caza Imprimerie. Since 1984, Willi’s Wine Bar has commissioned a different artist each year to create a poster celebrating wine, resulting in a long-running series now considered highly collectible.
This edition is a serigraph on thick paper. Herxheimer’s lively, illustrative style conveys the convivial and spirited atmosphere of Willi’s, combining bold color and playful design.
The poster is unlined and remains in excellent condition.
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Details
Title: Willi’s Wine Bar
Artist: Sophie Herxheimer
Year: 1997
Printer: Caza Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 27.5 x 39 in / 70 x 100 cm
Print Technique: Serigraph on thick paper
Linen: Unlined
Condition: Excellent
The poster is unlined and remains in excellent condition.
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Details
Title: Willi’s Wine Bar
Artist: Sophie Herxheimer
Design Year: 1997
Print Year: 2000
Printer: Caza Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 27.5 x 39 in / 70 x 100 cm
Print Technique: Serigraph on vélin
Linen: Unlined
Condition: Excellent
Original 1997 Willi’s Wine Bar poster designed by Sophie Herxheimer and printed in Paris by Caza Imprimerie. Since 1984, Willi’s Wine Bar has commissioned a different artist each year to create a poster celebrating wine, resulting in a long-running series now considered highly collectible.
This edition is a serigraph on vélin paper, a fine wove stock often chosen for limited artist prints. Herxheimer’s lively, illustrative style conveys the convivial and spirited atmosphere of Willi’s, combining bold color and playful design.
The poster is unlined and remains in excellent condition.
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Details
Title: Willi’s Wine Bar
Artist: Sophie Herxheimer
Year: 1997
Printer: Caza Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 27.5 x 39 in / 70 x 100 cm
Print Technique: Serigraph on vélin
Linen: Unlined
Condition: Excellent
The poster is unlined and remains in excellent condition.
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Details
Title: Willi’s Wine Bar
Artist: Sophie Herxheimer
Design Year: 1997
Print Year: 2000
Printer: Caza Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 27.5 x 39 in / 70 x 100 cm
Print Technique: Serigraph on vélin
Linen: Unlined
Condition: Excellent
