Original stone-lithograph plate issued in 1899 at Imprimerie Chaix (Paris) for Les Maîtres de l’Affiche. This plate (no. 197) presents Adolfo Hohenstein’s celebrated poster for the Italian opera Iris, composed by Pietro Mascagni.
Premiered in Rome in 1898, Iris quickly spread to the great opera houses of Europe, admired for Mascagni’s rich score and exotic subject matter. Hohenstein, often called the “father of Italian poster art,” created the striking visual campaign. His design for Iris blends Symbolist and Art Nouveau influences: a graceful female figure radiates light and mystery, surrounded by decorative motifs that suggest both the opera’s dramatic themes and its lush Orientalist setting.
Les Maîtres de l’Affiche (1895–1900) was a prestigious subscription series directed by Jules Chéret, showcasing small-format original lithographs of the era’s most important posters. Printed at the Chaix atelier on fine wove paper and issued with the blindstamp, these plates brought the leading poster artists of Europe to collectors in a refined format.
Title: Iris (opera by Pietro Mascagni)
Artist: Adolfo Hohenstein (1854–1928)
Date: 1899 (Les Maîtres de l’Affiche, plate no. 197)
Printer: Imprimerie Chaix, Paris
Size: 11.5 × 15.5 inches (approx. 29 × 39 cm)
Print Type: Stone lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” near-mint on fine wove paper with blindstamp
Comments: Authentic plate from Les Maîtres de l’Affiche, produced at Chaix under the direction of Jules Chéret. Brilliant impression and vivid color. A rare example of Italian poster design represented in the series, celebrating Hohenstein’s elegant artwork for Mascagni’s Iris.
Artist: Anon Printer: Grafiche Veneziana, Italy Size: 27.5 x 39″ / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1930 Condition & Comments: Excellent
China Rossi, is an Italian Liqueur produced by Rossi D’ Asiago. This is a stone lithograph dating back to the 1920’s an original not a reproduction. This bittersweet digestif was historically produced in the Asiago plateau, located in the Veneto region of Italy. It is used as an aperitif or after-dinner drink, known for its medicinal properties and aromatic taste. The Rossi family, producers of this liqueur, has been crafting it for over a century, combining local herbs and traditional methods.
Step into the world of sun and style with this original vintage BERGASOL sun lotion poster, created by the renowned Bernard Villemot around 1976. Expertly printed by BERGASOL, it showcases a vibrant and iconic vision of sun-kissed beauty.
This original vintage piece is in “Excellent A” condition on linen, reflecting its careful preservation. Villemot’s mastery in capturing the sun’s spirit and the joy of basking in its warmth shines through in every detail.
Artist: Villemot, Bernard
Size: 27.5 x 33.5″ / 85 x 62 cm
On/Off Linen: On Linen
Print Technique: offset lithograph
Year: 1976
Condition & Comments: Excellent on linen
Description
Advertising poster by Gino Boccasile for Paglieri, the Alessandria-based perfume and cosmetics company. Paglieri is especially known for its Felce Azzurra line and its talcum powders. This small-format design, attributed to around 1950, promotes Talco Paglieri “al boro timo”, showing a baby happily using the product. Issued as an offset lithograph and printed by Zannini & Cellerino, Alessandria, the poster is linen backed and preserved in excellent condition.
Artist: Gino Boccasile
Date: c.1950
Printer: Zannini & Cellerino, Alessandria
Size: 13 x 19 inches
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Original Boccasile advertising poster for Talco Paglieri “al boro timo” with baby illustration. Linen backed and in excellent condition.
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Talco Paglieri Perfume poster 1950 by Gino Boccasile original vintage poster on linen