Statendam
Artist: A.M. Cassandre
Date: 1995 (original design 1929)
Printer: Bibliothèque nationale de Paris
Size: 27.5 × 39 in. (70 × 100 cm)
Print Technique: Serigraph / Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A”
On Linen: No (unlined)
Comments:
Statendam by A.M. Cassandre, officially reprinted in 1995 by the Bibliothèque nationale de Paris. This edition was produced directly by the museum from the 1929 original design, one of Cassandre’s most celebrated ocean liner posters.
The printing was carried out as a limited museum edition using lithographic techniques on heavy stock paper, authorized and distributed exclusively by the Bibliothèque nationale. This example comes directly from the Bibliothèque nationale and is an authentic official issue, not a reproduction or unauthorized copy.
Artist: Anon Size: 24 x 36 ” / 61 x 91.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Year: 1998 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
The MS Paul Gaugin is operating today and voyages to Bali and Tahiti and other exotic destinations. Poster is printed in serigraphie on heavy stock and brilliant finish.
Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique “Paquebot Laennec” – Albert Brenet – 1950
Original French maritime advertising print designed by Albert Brenet for the Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique, promoting the passenger liner Laennec. Brenet, one of France’s foremost marine artists, was renowned for his paintings and illustrations of ships, the sea, and ocean travel. His work combined technical accuracy with dramatic composition, making him a favorite of French shipping companies during the mid-twentieth century.
Unlike a typical travel poster printed on thin poster stock, this example was produced on heavy Canson-type art paper, giving it the character and quality of an art print while serving as a promotional piece. The substantial paper and refined printing make it particularly appealing to collectors of maritime art as well as vintage travel material.
Artist: Albert Brenet
Title: Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique – Paquebot Laennec
Date: 1950
Printer: F. Babut Imprimerie, Paris
Size: 25 x 22 in. (63.5 × 55.9 cm)
Paper: Heavy Canson-type art paper
Printing: Original color printing
Condition: Excellent
On Linen/Off linen: Off linen (as it is a print)
A scarce and beautifully executed French maritime advertising print by Albert Brenet, combining the elegance of post-war ocean liner travel with the craftsmanship of a fine art print. An outstanding addition for collectors of maritime art, French travel graphics, and twentieth-century advertising.
Paquebot Louis Lumiere for the compagnie Maritimes by Brenet 1950
Artist: Brenet Size: 19 x 27 ” / 50 x 70 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1950 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Paquebot Louis Lumiere with art by Brenet for the Compagnie Maritimes des Cargeurs Reunis. Sailboats passing in the open sea gives a great dynamic by Brenet’s use of space.
Artist: Brenet Size: 19 x 27 ” / 50 x 70 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1950 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Voyage to the Antilles and Venezuela amongst other sestination on the French Line Transatlantique. Lady in typical Antilles dress awaits the passengers of the French Line ships which are among the best int he world. Written in both Italian and French.
Artist: Brenet Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: on linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1950 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Voyage to the Antilles and Venezuela amongst other sestination on the French Line Transatlantique. Lady in typical Antilles dress awaits the passengers of the French Line ships which are among the best int he world. Written in both Italian and French.
Compagnie de Navigation Mixte – Algérie Tunisie (1949)
Artist: Langellon F.
A striking postwar travel poster issued by the Compagnie de Navigation Mixte to promote passenger service to North Africa. Designed by Langellon F. and dated 1949, the composition features a graphic array of maritime flags, including the red-and-white pennant of the Navigation Mixte, set against a sky-blue background. The caption—“Vous qui partez en Algérie et en Tunisie, passez sous le pavillon de la Navigation Mixte”—invites travelers bound for Algeria and Tunisia to sail under the company’s trusted flag.
Printed in France in the late 1940s, this poster reflects the optimism of postwar French maritime travel and the company’s deep historical ties to the Mediterranean. A classic of minimalist maritime design, this piece is sought after by collectors of French shipping and colonial-era travel posters.
Artist: Hook, Sandy Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1933 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Naviagtion to destinations like Algerie, tunisie and the Balearic Islands from ports of Marseille and Port-Vendres in France. Sandy Hook the most renown ship artist did this poster for Navigation mixte and printed at the famous Chaix Imprimerie in 1933.
Artist: Gachons, Jean De Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1958 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Messageries Maritimes to destinations like tahiti, antilles, nouvelle caledonie, in the south pacific from ports of Marseille and Port-Vendres in France. Jean des Gachons a renown ship artist did this poster for the Messageries Maritimes at Edita Paris in 1950’s.
Paquebot Normandie for the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique 1938
Artist: Anon Size: 23 x 10 ” / 59 x 27 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1938 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Original lithograph from 1938 for travel agencies featuring the Paquebot Normandie The biggest boat in the world at the time. With a length of 330 meters and passenger capacity of 1971 it was quite a feat. Original posters of the Normandie are rare and it is in perfect condition on or off linen.
Artist: Gachons, Jean De Size: 25 x 39 ” / 62 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1958 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Messageries Maritimes to destinations like Djibouti, Africa, Orient, Madagascar and the island of Reunion and Isle de Maurice from ports of Marseille and Port-Vendres in France. Jean des Gachons a renown ship artist did this poster for the Messageries Maritimes at Edita Paris in 1950’s.
Artist: Bellini, E Size: 31 x 47 ” / 80 x 120 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1960 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
Celebration of Sailing in Cannes. Fireworks, salon of Boats, and regatta of Sailing boats and ships celebrating 100 years. Poster printed in lithgoraph by Devaye Cannes in excellent condition
