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Rare Italian Travel poster Rapallo by Natoli 1924 original lithograph Italian Riviera
$ 4,500
Artist: Natoli Domenico detto Scapin
Printer: Litografia “La Presse”, Milano
Size: 27.5 x 39 in / 70 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: 1924
Condition: Excellent condition, some paper replacement only in the margin attop left side and bottom left side, colors bright not noticeable from 1 meter.

Ravello is a historic village perched above Italy’s Amalfi Coast, dating back to the 12th century. One of its famous landmarks is Villa Rufolo, built by a wealthy merchant family in the 1200s. The villa’s medieval architecture blends Greek, Arab, and Moorish influences due to Ravello’s location along Mediterranean trade routes. Villa Rufolo was first mentioned in 1353 in Boccaccio’s Decameron.

Ravello became a popular retreat for artists, musicians, and writers in the late 1800s during the Grand Tour era. Famous visitors included Robert Wagner, who composed part of his Parsifal opera here, as well as Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, and Greta Garbo. Today, Ravello still attracts celebrities seeking privacy on the Amalfi Coast.

The Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT), established in 1919, created posters like this one to promote travel within Italy. This particular poster, featuring Villa Rufolo, was designed by Publio Morbiducci (1889-1963), a noted artist known for his sculptures and designs for Italian currency and the 1936 Olympics.

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Ravello – Villa Rufolo, Publio Morbiducci, 1933
$ 1,575
Ravello – Villa Rufolo, Publio Morbiducci, 1933

Original 1933 Italian travel poster featuring Villa Rufolo in Ravello, designed by Publio Morbiducci and issued by the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT). Ravello, a medieval village set high above the Amalfi Coast, is renowned for its panoramic views and historic architecture. Villa Rufolo, built in the 13th century by a wealthy merchant family, blends Arab, Moorish, and classical influences reflecting Ravello’s position on Mediterranean trade routes. The villa is famously mentioned in Boccaccio’s Decameron (1353).

From the late 19th century, Ravello became a celebrated retreat for artists, writers, and musicians during the era of the Grand Tour. Richard Wagner composed parts of Parsifal here, and later visitors included Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, and Greta Garbo.

Publio Morbiducci (1889–1963), best known as a sculptor and designer, also created striking poster art for ENIT. His works combined classical imagery with modernist design. This example, printed by Calcocromia Novarra, survives in nice condition with light folds and has strong historical significance as part of Italy’s interwar tourism campaign.

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Details

Title: Ravello – Villa Rufolo
Artist: Publio Morbiducci
Year: 1933
Editor: ENIT (Italian National Tourist Board)
Printer: Calcocromia Novarra
Size: 27.25 x 39 in.
Print Type: Lithograph
Linen: Not specified
Condition: Nice condition with light folds

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Razzia Louis Vuitton Classic 2012 Monaco Venezia original hand signed original sm
$ 375
Artist: Razzia
Printer: Louis Vuitton
Size: 30.5 x 36.5″ / 76.2 x 92.71 cm
On/Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: serigraph

Razzia Louis Vuitton Classic 2012 hand signed original (Gerard Courbouleix)

Louis Vuitton Cup Original hand signed

The poster is hand-signed by the artist and comes directly from him. Unlike some sellers who only claim to offer original hand-signed Razzia posters, ours are guaranteed to be authentic. We can provide a Certificate of Authenticity if you ask for one.

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Bologna by Trematore 1930 VINTAGE ORIGINAL Italian POSTER
$ 2,500
Artist: Trematore, Severino
Printer: Barabino, Genova
Size: 27.5 x 39″ / 70 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: lithograph
Condition & Comments: Excellent

Bologna by Trematore 1930 on linen excellent

Original Authentic poster for Bologna done in 1930 for the Enit or Italian Railways. In excellent condition on linen original.

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Cosulich Line – Klodic 1933 – Timetable Poster, – Rare Original Italian Lithograph
$ 550
COSULICH LINE
Artist: Klodic
Date: 1933

Original 1933 poster for the Cosulich Line, designed by Klodic and printed at Calcocromia, Novara. The poster served as a timetable of departures from Napoli and Palermo for routes to North and South America, issued before the company’s merger into Italia Flotte Riunite later in the 1930s.

The design includes depictions of both the Saturnia and Vulcania, two of the Cosulich Line’s principal transatlantic passenger ships of the period. An Italian tax stamp appears on the sheet, confirming official publication and circulation. The date 15 February 1933 is shown along with the Fascist-era date notation Anno XI, indicating the eleventh year of the Fascist calendar in use at the time.

This is a rare surviving example of an original Cosulich Line timetable poster from the early 1930s. Printed in Italy using lithography, it has been professionally mounted on linen and remains in excellent condition.

The Cosulich Line, founded in Trieste in 1903 by the Cosulich family, operated passenger and freight routes across the Adriatic and to the Americas. The company’s ships, including the Saturnia and Vulcania, were among the most advanced Italian liners of their time. In 1937, the Cosulich Line was absorbed into the newly consolidated Italia Flotte Riunite, forming part of Italy’s unified national shipping service.

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Title: Cosulich Line
Artist: Klodic
Date: 1933
Printer: Calcocromia, Novara
Size: 13 x 19 inches / 33 x 48 cm
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent, on linen
Comments: Rare original Italian poster issued as a timetable of transatlantic sailings from Naples and Palermo to the Americas. Features the ships Saturnia and Vulcania, dated 15 February 1933 (Anno XI). Printed by Calcocromia, Novara, with Italian tax stamp. Professionally linen-backed.

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Vallee D’Aoste Alfredi 1947 VINTAGE ORIGINAL Italian POSTER
$ 550
Artist: Anon
Printer: Alfredi, Torino
Size: 27.5 x 39″ / 70 x 100 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: lithograph
Year: 1947
Condition & Comments: Excellent

Arpy in the Valley of Aosta Ital original on linen excellent

Original Authentic poster for Valley of Aosta In excellent condition on linen original.

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Sestrieres Ski poster 1950/78 by Gino Boccasile original
$ 275
Sestrieres – Gino Boccasile, 27 x 39 in (1978 Reissue)

Description
Poster by Gino Boccasile for Sestriere, the Alpine ski resort founded in the 1930s in Piedmont, Italy. The original Boccasile design dates to around 1950 and was later reissued for a 1978 event, with added text in the upper section of the poster to mark the occasion. This large-format offset lithograph was printed for the resort itself, mounted on linen, and is preserved in excellent condition.

Artist: Gino Boccasile

Date: 1978 (after the original 1950 design)

Printer: Sestrieres

Size: 27 x 39 inches (approx. 69 x 99 cm)

Print Type: Offset lithograph

Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen

Comments: Large-format reissue of Boccasile’s 1950 Sestrieres ski poster, printed in 1978 with added event text. Linen backed and in excellent condition.

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René Gruau – Rimini Sun Girl
$ 375
René Gruau – Rimini Sun Girl, 2000 Original Italian Adriatic Beach Travel Poster

Original offset lithograph poster by René Gruau, created for the city of Rimini to promote the Adriatic resort. Gruau designed two different posters for Rimini; this example, commonly known as the “Rimini Sun Girl,” presents a stylized female figure embodying the summer atmosphere of the seaside destination.

Printed in 2000 by Commune Rimini, this work continues Gruau’s tradition of fashion-inspired imagery, using simplified forms and bold color to convey elegance and leisure. The poster measures 27 × 38.3 inches and has been professionally linen-backed for conservation.

Details

Title: Rimini Sun Girl

Artist: René Gruau

Printer: Commune Rimini

Year: 2000

Print Type: Offset lithograph

Size: 27 × 38.3 in. (69 × 97 cm)

Linen: Backed on linen

Condition: Excellent “A”

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Rimini poster by Rene Gruau on linen 1993
$ 950
Artist: Gruau, Rene
Printer: Rimini Commune
Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm
On / Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: Offset lithograph
Year: 1993

Comments: A stunning original poster featuring the “Rimini Mermaid,” one of two designs created by René Gruau for the 150th anniversary celebration of the beach resort of Rimini on the Adriatic Sea. In excellent condition, professionally backed on linen.

Description:

Embark on a journey to the enchanting shores of Rimini with this captivating and original poster, titled “Rimini Mermaid,” a creation by the renowned artist René Gruau in 1993. This poster was crafted to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the beautiful beach resort of Rimini on the picturesque Adriatic Sea.

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Europe Air France by Edmond Maurus 1948 with Lockeed Constellation
$ 575
AIR FRANCE – EUROPE
Artist: Edmond Maurus
Date: 1948

Original Air France poster created by Edmond Maurus in 1948 and printed by Goossens. The composition presents a series of small vignettes showing well-known European landmarks arranged around a stylized map of the continent, promoting Air France’s postwar network of destinations.

At the center of the design appears one of Air France’s early postwar aircraft featuring the distinctive triple tail configuration, a detail of interest to aviation collectors. This likely represents the Lockheed Constellation, which was in service with Air France during the late 1940s and symbolized the modern expansion of international air travel after World War II.

Edmond Maurus was active as an illustrator and poster artist in France from the 1930s through the 1950s, producing designs for Air France and other travel-related clients. His work is characterized by precise draftsmanship, strong composition, and clear cartographic layout typical of French travel advertising in that period.

This is an authentic original lithograph printed in 1948 by Goossens. The poster has been professionally mounted on linen and is in excellent condition.

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Title: Air France – Europe
Artist: Edmond Maurus
Date: 1948
Printer: Goossens
Size: 13 x 19 inches / 33 x 48 cm
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent, on linen
Comments: Original Air France poster from 1948 showing European landmarks and an early Air France aircraft with the rare triple-tail configuration, associated with the Lockheed Constellation. Professionally linen-backed and in excellent condition.

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