Martini & Rossi Vermouth poster, originally sold in Italy, hails from the 1930s but was later officially printed by Martini around 1960. It is in superb condition, professionally mounted on linen to ensure museum-quality preservation. This official printing commemorates the earlier Martini posters and stands as a testament to the brand’s rich history and enduring appeal.
In 1863, the dynamic partnership of Martini’s entrepreneurial spirit and Rossi’s creative genius gave rise to a vermouth that has remained unparalleled for over 160 years: the iconic MARTINI Rosso. From the aromatic botanicals that define its renowned vermouth to the golden effervescence of the Asti wines, MARTINI’s influence has traversed continents and generations. Nevertheless, its core essence remains firmly anchored in the picturesque Piedmont region.
Title: Martini & Rossi Vermouth Vintage Poster Artist: Marco Date: 1930s (printed by Martini, c. 1960) Printer: Martini Size: 27 x 39 inches Print Type: Lithography (NOT OFFSET) Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Campari Poster by Adolfo Hohenstein (c. 1900) – Original Art Nouveau Design (known as “Liberty” in Italy)
This original Campari poster, designed by Adolfo Hohenstein around 1900, is an example of Art Nouveau advertising. Measuring 39 x 78 inches, it depicts two gentlemen seated at a table enjoying Campari. The composition reflects the elegance of Italian café culture from the early 20th century, with Hohenstein’s signature use of flowing lines and atmospheric detail.
Adolfo Hohenstein (1854–1928) was a German-Italian painter, illustrator, and graphic artist who played a major role in the development of early Italian poster design. Often referred to as the father of Italian poster art, he was a key figure in the Art Nouveau movement, influencing later artists such as Leonetto Cappiello and Marcello Dudovich. Hohenstein’s work is characterized by elegant figures, dynamic compositions, and rich decorative elements, all of which are present in this Campari design.
The poster has been mounted on linen and is in excellent condition.
• Artist: Adolfo Hohenstein
• Year: Circa 1900
• Size: 39 x 78 inches
• Condition: Excellent, mounted on linen
• Rarity: Original early Campari advertising poster
ARIONE CHOCOLATE
Artist: Carlo Prandoni
Date: 1951
Original Italian poster created by Carlo Prandoni in 1951 to advertise Arione Chocolate with Rum. Printed in Italy using offset lithography, this design was issued during the early postwar period when Italian confectionery companies expanded their domestic and export advertising.
Prandoni was active in the mid-20th century as a commercial illustrator and poster artist in northern Italy. His work often appeared in food and beverage advertising, reflecting the clear graphic and typographic style typical of Italian design in the 1950s.
This is an authentic original printing from 1951. The poster has been professionally mounted on linen and is in excellent condition.
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Title: Arione Chocolate
Artist: Carlo Prandoni
Date: 1951
Printer: Italia
Size: 27 x 39 inches
Print Type: Offset Lithograph on linen
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments: Original Italian poster for Arione Chocolate with Rum, printed in 1951. Authentic original lithograph in excellent condition on linen.
A vibrant and elegant Italian advertising poster for Campari, designed by Kobra Chiozzani. The composition reflects the refined graphic style of early Italian modernism, combining bold color, clean lines, and a strong decorative presence characteristic of pre-war liquor advertising.
Printed in 1934 by S.A. Arti Grafiche Bertarelli, Milano–Roma, this poster represents the high standards of Italian lithographic production of the period. Bertarelli was among the most respected printers in Italy, known for producing posters of exceptional clarity and richness of color.
The work stands within the tradition of Italian beverage advertising, where striking imagery and modern design were used to elevate brand identity. Its vertical format and strong graphic presence make it both highly collectible and visually compelling.
Details
Title: Campari
Artist: Kobra Chiozzani
Year: 1934
Printer: S.A. Arti Grafiche Bertarelli, Milano–Roma
Size: approx. 16 x 36 inches / 40 x 90 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent A
Comments: Original 1934 Italian Campari poster printed by Bertarelli. Fine example of early Italian modernist liquor advertising with strong decorative appeal.
Artist: Cappiello, Leonetto Printer: Devambez, Italy Size: 50 x 78 inches On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1927
Cognac Monnet – Leonetto Cappiello (1927)
Bold, joyful, and instantly iconic, Cognac Monnet is one of Leonetto Cappiello’s most celebrated posters. Created in 1927, this vibrant image features a radiant woman with fiery red hair, lifting a glass of cognac that glows like the sun itself—a perfect expression of Cappiello’s famous tagline: “du soleil dans un verre” (“sunshine in a glass”).
Cappiello, often called the father of modern advertising, revolutionized poster design in the early 20th century with his use of vivid color, dramatic figures, and playful surrealism. With Cognac Monnet, he strips away clutter to focus entirely on a single, memorable image—an approach that still influences advertising today.
This original lithograph captures the energy and optimism of the Art Deco era. It remains a favorite among collectors for both its aesthetic power and its cultural significance as one of the great masterpieces of vintage liquor advertising.
Rare and Iconic banner poster by Cappiello done for Bitter Campari in Italia. Poster in excellent condition A beautiful colors, no restorations !! This is a rare rare version on heavier paper. Lettering created by Cappiello in 1921 for use with either the Spiritello image or Saint Bernard image or used by itself. Campari invested heavily in the very best artists of the time and Cappiello used his printers in both France and Italy for printing services. Rare…
Artist: Cappiello, Leonetto Printer: Devambez, Italy Size: 59″ x 2765″/ 150cm x 70cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1921
Description
Advertising poster by Gino Boccasile promoting Haiti Coffee. The image was first created in 1945; this example is from a later printing, consistent with the small-format postwar editions. Printed as an offset lithograph and mounted on linen, the poster retains Boccasile’s characteristic style with strong colors and bold design.
Artist: Gino Boccasile
Date: 1945 / later printing
Printer: [not stated]
Size: 13 x 19.5 inches
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Later printing of Boccasile’s 1945 design for Haiti Coffee. Linen backed and in excellent condition.
Small Italian point of purchase advertising display promoting Radino olive oil. The design by Gino Boccasile shows a smiling woman pouring olive oil over a bowl of salad, rendered in the bright colors and lively graphic style typical of Italian commercial illustration of the period. Boccasile (1901–1952) was a well known Italian illustrator and poster artist who produced advertising imagery, posters, and magazine illustrations for a wide range of Italian companies.
Printed in Milan on heavy card stock, this display piece was intended to hang in shops or window displays where the product was sold. A small string at the top allowed the carton to be suspended as a point of purchase advertisement. Radino olive oil continues to be produced today and the image created by Boccasile remains associated with the brand.
Artist: Boccasile, Gino
Printer: Printed in Milan
Size: 14 x 10 inches
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph on heavy card stock
Year: 1940s
Condition & Comments: Very good condition. Small original point of purchase advertising display.
Pasta Combattenti Cremona – Gino Boccasile, 13 x 18.3 in
Description
Advertising poster by Gino Boccasile for Pasta Combattenti Cremona, issued around 1950. The design features a smiling woman carrying two bowls of pasta, in line with Boccasile’s postwar commercial work promoting Italian food and household products. This example is a later printing from the 1970s, issued in small format, mounted on linen, and preserved in excellent condition.
Artist: Gino Boccasile
Date: c.1950 (later printing, 1970s)
Size: 13 x 18.3 inches
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Vintage Boccasile advertising poster for Pasta Combattenti Cremona. This copy is a 1970s later printing of the 1950 original design. Linen backed, excellent condition.
Description
Advertising poster by Gino Boccasile for Adani Fruits, promoting Italian produce with the slogan “Al sole d’Italia… la frutta migliore” (“From the sun of Italy comes the best fruits”). Attributed to around 1950, this small-format offset lithograph is typical of Boccasile’s postwar commercial work, where he created bright, direct imagery for food and consumer goods. The poster shows a female figure presenting fruit as a symbol of Italian abundance. Linen backed and preserved in excellent condition.
Artist: Gino Boccasile
Date: c.1950 (attributed)
Printer: Toschini
Size: 11.5 x 16.5 inches
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Original advertising poster for Adani Fruits, with the caption “Al sole d’Italia… la frutta migliore.” Linen backed and in excellent condition.
Description
Advertising poster by Gino Boccasile for Zapparoli panettone, the Milanese cake company. Issued circa 1950, the design features a woman in traditional costume presenting a holiday cake, tied to Zapparoli’s slogan “il migliore di Milano” (“the best in Milan”). Small-format offset lithograph printed in Italy, linen backed and well preserved. Larger versions of this design were printed in Milan by Grafiche A. Mariani around 1951–1952, while this example corresponds to the smaller promotional format.
Artist: Gino Boccasile
Date: c.1950 (attributed)
Printer: Italia
Size: 13 x 19 inches
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Original Boccasile advertising poster for Zapparoli panettone. Linen backed and in excellent condition.