Category: Tobacco / Cigarettes
Year: 1930s
Country: Germany
Size: 15 × 9 in. (38 × 23 cm)
Print Type: Printed on heavy board (point-of-purchase display)
Condition: Excellent
Comments:
Original German advertising poster for Crüwell Tabak, c. 1930s. The design shows a nighttime view of the Taj Mahal, linking the tobacco brand with imagery of the East. The text reads Gebr. Crüwell Spezialfabrik für Rauchtabak Gegr. 1717 Bielefeld (“Crüwell Brothers, Special Factory for Smoking Tobacco, Established 1717, Bielefeld”).
Crüwell was a long-established German tobacco manufacturer with origins in the 18th century. By the early 20th century the company issued a number of decorative posters and point-of-purchase displays to promote its pipe tobacco products. This example was printed on heavy board for shop display rather than wall posting, and is smaller in scale than typical lithographic advertising posters.
Fap Anis – Celui Des Connaisseurs — Maurice Delval
Original French aperitif advertising poster on linen
This large-format French advertising poster promotes Fap’Anis, an anise-flavored aperitif, with the slogan “Celui des Connaisseurs” (“the one for connoisseurs”). The design shows an Art Deco–era woman holding a glass and fan, set against a seaside/Riviera-style backdrop, with the Fap’Anis bottle at right.Printed in Paris by Publicite Wall, this is an original color lithograph from the period, preserved today with professional linen backing for improved stability and handling.
Details
Title: Fap Anis – Celui Des Connaisseurs
Artist: Maurice Delval
Date: c. 1930
Country: France
Printer: Publicite Wall, Paris
Medium: Color lithograph on paper
Size: 62 x 46 in / 157 x 117 cm
Linen backed: Yes
Condition: Excellent A condition beautiful
Artist: Lacaze, Julien Printer: Lucien Serre, Paris Size: 25 x 39 in / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Fountainebleau Avon PLM french railways poster by Julien Lacaze authentic 1930c vintage poster on linen
Beautiful view on to Fontainebleau done in lithography at the Lucien Serre Imprimerie in Paris circa 1930. Lucien Serre was perhaps the most used printers for the Paris Lyon Mediterrannee Railways system during this period. Also Julien Lacaze did many posters for the PLM. Poster is in absolute excellent condition.
Original vintage advertising poster for Kinagin, created by Eugène Patkévitch and printed by MARSENS. This striking composition promotes the Kinagin beverage—a mix of gin, vermouth, and quinine—reflecting the popular aperitif culture of the period.
The design features bold graphic elements characteristic of early 20th-century European advertising, with strong color contrasts and a refined sense of composition typical of Patkévitch’s work. Posters for aperitifs and quinine-based drinks were widely produced during this era, often emphasizing both elegance and the perceived health benefits of such beverages.
Printed as a lithograph, this piece exemplifies the quality and visual impact of classic poster printing techniques. Large-format examples such as this were intended for prominent display and are increasingly difficult to find today, particularly in well-preserved condition.
Details
Title: Kinagin Vermouth
Artist: Eugène Patkévitch
Year: circa 1941
Size: 35.4 x 50.4 inches / 90 x 128 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Original lithographic advertising poster for Kinagin, printed by MARSENS. Promotes a beverage combining gin, vermouth, and quinine.
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.
This original Razzia poster was created in 2004 for the Louis Vuitton Classic, the prestigious vintage automobile event held at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, England. The Louis Vuitton Classic gathered some of the world’s most exceptional historic cars in one of Britain’s most refined settings—a stately manor owned by the Rothschild family—combining art, elegance, and automotive heritage in true Louis Vuitton style.
Razzia’s design captures the glamour and sophistication of the event, reflecting his signature approach that fuses bold imagery with refined graphic composition. The poster was printed as a serigraph/lithograph in Paris and is hand-signed by the artist. It comes directly from Razzia himself.
Unlike generic reprints, this is a guaranteed authentic hand-signed original, and a Certificate of Authenticity can be provided upon request.
Artist: Razzia (Gérard Coubouleix-Dénériaz)
Title: LV Classic – Waddesdon Manor
Date: 2004
Printer: Razzia Studio, Paris
Size: 29 x 38 inches
Print Type: Serigraph / Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Hand-signed by the artist. Original authentic edition obtained directly from Razzia. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request.
About the Artist:
Razzia, born Gérard Coubouleix-Dénériaz, is one of the foremost contemporary poster artists. His works for Louis Vuitton, Deauville, Monte Carlo, and leading Paris institutions have made him an enduring figure in modern graphic art. His bold imagery and Art Deco influences have secured his place as the last great poster artist continuing the tradition of Cappiello, Cassandre, and Villemot.
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.
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.
Artist: Richard, James Printer: Lucien Serre, Paris Size: 24 x 39 inches On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Menton the Pearl of France by James Richard c1930 vintage poster on linen
Poster printed for the Chemins de Fer Paris Lyon Mediterrannee circa 1930 with artwork by James Richard. Poster measures 24 x 39 inches and is in A condition and mounted on linen. Menton is found along the Cote D’Azur between Monte Carlo and Italy. Beautiful and rare poster for one of the premiere destinations in the French Riviera. This is an authentic original printing in lithography from the period by Lucien Serre Printers in Paris who did most of the PLM posters of the period.
Napoleon Cognac “Aigle Rouge” by Imp. Moullot, c. 1928 – Original Stone Lithograph Poster
This is an original large-format French advertising poster for Napoleon Cognac “Aigle Rouge”, produced around 1928 by Imprimerie Moullot in Marseille. The design features the imperial eagle, symbol of Napoleon’s legions, used here to represent the strength and heritage of the Brugerolle cognac brand.
The bold stone lithograph imagery combines patriotic symbolism with the elegance of French spirits advertising from the early 20th century. Measuring nearly 4 × 5 feet, the poster has been professionally mounted on linen for preservation and is in excellent condition. Rare in this size and format, it is a significant piece of vintage drinks advertising art.
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Title: Napoleon Cognac “Aigle Rouge”
Artist / Imprint: Anonymous / Imp. Moullot, Marseille
Date: Circa 1928
Printer: Imprimerie Moullot, Marseille
Size: 45.7 × 61.9 in. / 116 × 157 cm
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Original large-format advertising poster for Leopold Brugerolle’s Napoleon Cognac “Aigle Rouge.” Linen-backed and well preserved; rare example of French spirits promotion from the interwar period.
Original large-format French advertising poster for the Geisweiler wine company, designed by Lajos Marton in 1921 and printed by DAM Studio. This stone lithograph was produced in the standard French 120 x 160 cm format for display in public spaces. It has been professionally linen backed (acid-free paper and cotton canvas) and survives in very fine condition, with strong colors and a clean overall appearance.
Year: 1921
Title: Geisweiler Grand Vin
Artist: Lajos Marton
Printer: DAM Studio
Country: France
Size: 47.3 x 63 in / 120 x 160 cm
Print technique: Original stone lithograph
Material: Poster on paper, backed on acid-free paper and cotton canvas
Linen backing: Yes (linen backed)
Condition: A (very fine) – nice condition on linen, image clean, colors strong
Subject: Drinks – wines, apéritifs, alcohol
Comments: Original 1921 French stone lithograph advertising poster for Geisweiler, printed by DAM Studio in large 120 x 160 cm format and professionally linen backed.
Radio – L.L. (Lucien Levy) – Art Deco Poster by G. Favre, 1930
Original lithographic poster on paper designed by Georges Favre for Radio L.L. (Lucien Levy), inventor of the superheterodyne receiver. This striking Art Deco composition, with its bold avant-garde design, became closely associated with the company and served as a recognizable visual identity. Several variants of this design were produced.
A strong and iconic example of early 20th-century graphic design, reflecting the innovation and modernity of radio technology during the period.
Artist: Georges Favre (d’apres)
Year: 1930
Dimensions: 22.4 x 30.3 inches / 57 x 77 cm
Medium: Lithograph on paper, mounted on linen
Condition: Excellent
