San Salvadour near Hyeres South of France by Hugo D’Alesi c1900
Artist: D’Alesi, Hugo Size: 30 x 40 ” / 76,2 x 101,6 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1900
San Salvadour near the port of Hyeres in the south of France not far from Saint Tropez, there is a station d’hiver to go to undertake cures for Arthritis, beaute and health. With its mineral water source it was a destination for Parisians at the turn of the century as part of the PLM French Railways system. Hugo D’Alesi is the artist and also the printer for the PLM. Excellent and rare.
Vaison-la-Romaine was created by the artist Leo Lelee in 1925 to promote tourism to the town of Vaison-la-Romaine in the Vaucluse department of southeastern France. Situated in the south of France, the town is known for its Roman ruins, medieval upper town, and the stone bridge crossing the Ouvèze River, set against a backdrop of Provençal hills.
Printed by Lucien Serre, Paris, in lithography, this poster is part of the interwar period’s regional tourism campaigns, which celebrated France’s historic towns and distinctive landscapes.
Title: Vaison-la-Romaine
Artist: Leo Lelee
Date: 1925
Printer: Lucien Serre, Paris
Size: 31 × 42 in / 80 × 107 cm
Print Type: Lithograph
On/Off Linen: on linen
Condition: Excellent A condition
Comments: Promotes Vaison-la-Romaine in the south of France, noted for its Roman antiquities, medieval streets, and the Ouvèze River bridge.
Telepherique du Mont Veyrier and Lake Annecy by Henry Reb on linen excellent
Artist: Reb, Henry Printer: Annecy Size: 13 x 19 ” / 33 x 48 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1934 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Poster advertising travel to the top of Mont veryrier which overlooks Lake Annecy and view on to Mont bLanc in the backround. Created in 1934 in the smaller format with and without text available. Unforgettable excursion and you took the telepherique directly from the lake level up to the top of Mont Veyrier. . Excellent Mountains
View on to the Atlantic and Belle ile de mer by Hugo D’Alesi at the turn of the century
Artist: D’Alesi, Hugo Printer: Atelier Hugo D’Alesi, Paris Size: 31 x 42 ” / 80 x 107 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: stone lithograph Year: 1900
Saint Aubin sur Mer Calvados by Andre Galland c1930
View on the Sea in Calvados France
Artist: Galland, Andre Printer: Editions Mayeux, Paris Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1935
Important Foire that took place in 1920 with many posters created for the event by many known artists of the time for the PLM or French Railways. Excellent
Artist: Pulbot, H ? Printer: Corneille & Serre, Paris Size: 30 x 40 ” / 76,2 x 101,6 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1920
Flavigny found in the north eastrn part of France was a medieval village and was actually occupied by the English during the 100 years war. The Castle still exists and during the time frame you could take th PLM French Railways to visit back in 1927 when this poster was published. Excellent and rare.
Nice Cote D’Azur by Henri Matisse 1965 Danseuse Creole
This vintage poster titled La Danseuse Créole appeared in 1965 to promote the Musée Matisse in Nice. It features an image based on a 1950 cut-out by Henri Matisse. The original artwork, made from gouache-painted paper, was inspired by American dancer Katherine Dunham. Matisse saw her perform in his studio and later created the piece. In 1953, he donated the work to the city of Nice. When the museum opened in 1963, it became part of the permanent collection. Atelier Mourlot in Paris printed the poster as a color lithograph. The Syndicat d’Initiative de Nice issued it with support from the French tourism office. This edition includes Matisse’s printed signature and was produced in limited quantity. The image reflects his late paper cut-out style, with flat shapes and strong color contrast.
Title: La Danseuse Créole
Artist: Henri Matisse
Date: 1965
Size: approx. 99 x 62 cm (39 x 24 in)
Printer: Atelier Mourlot, Paris
Comment: Color lithograph promoting the Musée Matisse in Nice. Based on Matisse’s 1950 cut-out. Issued in limited quantity and signed in the plate.
Allevard Les Bains by Coulon for the PLM French Railways
Artist: Coulon, Eric Printer: Imp Picard, Paris Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1930c Condition & Comments: Excellent
Poster for the PLM Railways by Eric Coulon c1930 there is also the indication of Dauphine which is a part of France that covers several departments today. Dauphin is actually the heir apparent of France. Many things in this region are titled Dauphine including a well known journal today.
Carnaval by Cheret 1892 for Les Affiches Illustrees
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix Imprimerie, Paris Size: 8.5 x 11.8 ” / 21.5 x 30 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Affiches Illustrees was created by Jules Cheret at the Chaix imprimerie to celebrate the famous poster artists and their works of the time. Poster collecting was the rage between 1895 and 1900 and Cheret made sure to supply the public with all the images of a selection of the best posters of the time. The printing was by way of Stone lithgoraphy and great attention was paid to quality. In Excellent condition
Les Arts by Jules Cheret Les Affiches Illustrees by Chaix Imprimerie 1896 original stone lithographic plate
Artist: Cheret Printer: Chaix, Paris Size: 9 x 12.5 ” / 22.8 x 30.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Year: 1896 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Les Arts by Jules Cheret poster for Les Affiches Illustrees were plates printed at the Chaix Imprimerie in 1896 that featured the most famous artist of the day. Cheret was a master printer and artist, but also inventor and created the first lithographs in Stone. This enabled him to make several passes of colors using a stone for each color. This typeof printing method would be too expensive today, but it is the most artistic way of printing. The plate is in excellent condition.
