7 SEpt Cine-Photo 1920’s rare printers poster sampler Early camera biplane and seashore
A small yet striking printer’s sample from around 1920, created to showcase the skill of Ancienne Établissements Gillot in four-color gravure, with final printing by C.L. Courtois. Signed by the renowned illustrator E. Vila, the composition captures two elegantly dressed women on a breezy seashore, one holding an early camera. In the distance, a small vintage automobile and a biplane evoke the modern spirit of the early 20th century.
Adding to its charm is a whimsical touch hidden in the title: the number “7” in Sept contains a caricature of a man holding a camera. The fine halftone detail reflects the photogravure process—used before the dominance of offset printing—known for its tonal richness and precision. A rare and delightful piece that merges advertising, technology, and Art Deco-era elegance.
Ciné Foto Sept – Printer’s Sample
Artist: E. Vila (Émile Vila)
Printer: Anc. Établissements Gillot (gravure), tirage de C. L. Courtois
Size: 8 × 10.5 in / 20.3 × 26.7 cm
On/Off Linen: on linen
Print Technique: Four-color gravure
Year: c. 1920
Condition: Excellent
Mois de la Photo a Paris by Valerio Adami 1986 original
Artist: Adami, Valerio Printer: Ville de Paris Size: 24 x 36 in / 61 x 91.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Serigraph Year: 1986 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the Month of the photo in Paris or La Mois de la Photo a Paris. . Original printing.
Mois de la Photo a Paris by Sandro Chia 1996 original
Artist: Chia, Sandro Printer: Caza, Paris Size: 16 x 24 in / 40 x 60 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Serigraph Year: 1996 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the Month of the photo in Paris or La Mois de la Photo a Paris. . Original printing.
Mois de la Photo a Paris by Jim Dine 1998 original
Artist: Dine, Jim Printer: Ville de, Paris Size: 20 x 32 in / 50.8 x 81.25 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Serigraph Year: 1998 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the Month of the photo in Paris or La Mois de la Photo a Paris. . Original printing.
Mois de la Photo a Paris by Jim Dine 1998 original
Artist: Dine, Jim Printer: Ville de, Paris Size: 39 x 55 in / 100 x 140 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: Serigraph Year: 1998 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the Month of the photo in Paris or La Mois de la Photo a Paris. . Original printing.
Mois de la Photo a Paris by Castelli 1992 original
Artist: Adami, Valerio Printer: Ville de Paris Size: 16 x 24″ / 40 x 60 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Year: 1992 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Poster printed in Serigraph Silkscreen for the Month of the photo in Paris or La Mois de la Photo a Paris. . Original printing.
