A-B Aerotransport — Swedish Air Lines — Anders Beckman — circa 1930
A stunning original Swedish aviation poster by Anders Beckman for A-B Aerotransport (ABA), depicting an aircraft in flight on a bright, clear day above the ABA insignia. The composition combines photomontage with bold typographic elements, creating a strong sense of movement and modernity. The integration of clouds and lettering reflects the influence of leading European graphic designers of the period, resulting in a refined and visually striking image.
A-B Aerotransport was a Swedish government-owned airline operating during the first half of the 20th century and later became part of the group that formed Scandinavian Airlines (SAS). This poster dates from the early years of the airline, a period that marked the rapid development of commercial aviation in Europe. ABA was among the pioneers of modern air travel in Scandinavia, helping to establish reliable routes and expand the possibilities of longer-distance flight.
Printed by Ivor Haeggstroms Lito, Stockholm, this poster is an excellent example of early Scandinavian modernist graphic design, combining photomontage and typography in a forward-looking style. Examples are rarely encountered, particularly in such well-preserved condition, and it stands as both a decorative and historically significant piece from the formative years of European aviation.
Details
Title: A-B Aerotransport — Swedish Air Lines
Artist: Anders Beckman
Year: circa 1930
Printer: Ivor Haeggstroms Lito, Stockholm
Size: 24.4 x 39.4 inches / 62 x 100 cm
On / Off Linen: Backed on linen (2-week delay for lining)
Condition: Excellent
Comments: Original photomontage poster issued by A-B Aerotransport. Rare early example of Scandinavian aviation design.
Original vintage travel poster promoting Basel, designed by Swiss artist and graphic designer Markus Schneider. This lively bird’s-eye view of the city presents Basel along the Rhine in a map-like panorama, with the river, bridges, old town, and key monuments rendered in bright, mid-century color blocks. The style is typical of Schneider’s 1960s work—clear, graphic, and highly legible from a distance—made to advertise Basel as a cultural and architectural destination. Printed in Basel by Frobenius AG. The poster is in excellent original condition, not linen-backed, with strong, fresh colors and a very clean overall appearance.
Title: Basel Switzerland (Birds-Eye View)
Artist: Markus Schneider (1938–2021)
Date: circa 1960
Printer: Frobenius AG, Basel
Size: approx. 102 x 64 cm (about 40.2 x 25.2 in)
Print Type: Original vintage lithograph
Condition: A / near mint. No linen backing. Colors strong, paper clean, no notable defects.
Comments: A scarce Basel tourist poster from Schneider’s early travel-poster period
Title: MONTREUX Switzerland Artist: Brenot, Pierre Laurent Date: c.1955 Printer: S.A. Lith. Klausfelder, Vevey, Switzerland Size: 40 x 25 in / 102 x 64 cm Print Type: Offset Lithograph Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments Beautiful poster with the Chateau de Chillon in the rear and Lake Geneva. In the far distance you can see Mont Blanc the highest peak in Europe. The poster is in absolute excellent condition on linen
Original serigraph poster by Valerio Adami for Wagons Lits Suisse (travel by sleeper car). Printed in Paris by Graficaza (Michel Caza) in 1987. The subject references the historic European sleeping car railway service, comparable to Pullman sleeping cars in the United States. The composition reflects Adami’s defined line work and flat color areas within a transportation theme. Printed in serigraphy on wove paper.
Artist: Valerio Adami (b. 1935)
Title: Wagons Lits Suisse
Date: 1987
Printer: Graficaza, Paris (Michel Caza)
Medium: Serigraph (screenprint)
Size: 24 x 36 inches
Subject: European sleeper car rail travel
Condition: Mint, uncirculated condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the Wagon Lits in Switzeralnd. Take the train in comfort and class with your own cabin with bed on the Suise Railways. Original printing.
Original serigraph poster by Valerio Adami for Wagons Lits Suisse (travel by sleeper car).Printed in Paris by Graficaza (Michel Caza) in 1990.The subject references the historic European sleeping car railway service, comparable to Pullman sleeping cars in the United States.The composition reflects Adami’s defined line work and flat color areas within a transportation theme.Printed in serigraphy on wove paper.
Artist: Valerio Adami (b. 1935)
Title: Wagons Lits Suisse
Date: 1990
Printer: Graficaza, Paris (Michel Caza)
Medium: Serigraph (screenprint)
Size: 24 x 36 inches
Subject: European sleeper car rail travel
Condition: Mint, uncirculated condition
WAGON LITS SUISSE – SCHLAFWAGEN – PETER KLASEN – 1990
Original serigraph by Peter Klasen produced in 1990 for Wagon Lits Suisse promoting Schlafwagen (sleeping car) rail travel.
Peter Klasen (b. 1935) is a German-born artist associated with the Nouveau Réalisme movement. His work frequently incorporates industrial and mechanical imagery, typography, and elements related to transportation and urban environments. This design reflects those themes within the context of European rail travel.
The painting of the same image has sold at Christie’s for £10,000. Original printing.
Printed in serigraphy by Graficaza, Paris.
Artist: Peter Klasen (b. 1935)
Title: Wagon Lits Suisse – Schlafwagen
Date: 1990
Printer: Graficaza, Paris
Medium: Serigraph (screenprint)
Size: 26.5 x 35.5 inches
Condition: Mint condition, like new
