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  • Ravello travel

    Ravello – Villa Rufolo, Publio Morbiducci, 1933

    $ 1,575

    Ravello – Villa Rufolo, Publio Morbiducci, 1933

    Original 1933 Italian travel poster featuring Villa Rufolo in Ravello, designed by Publio Morbiducci and issued by the Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT). Ravello, a medieval village set high above the Amalfi Coast, is renowned for its panoramic views and historic architecture. Villa Rufolo, built in the 13th century by a wealthy merchant family, blends Arab, Moorish, and classical influences reflecting Ravello’s position on Mediterranean trade routes. The villa is famously mentioned in Boccaccio’s Decameron (1353).

    From the late 19th century, Ravello became a celebrated retreat for artists, writers, and musicians during the era of the Grand Tour. Richard Wagner composed parts of Parsifal here, and later visitors included Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, and Greta Garbo.

    Publio Morbiducci (1889–1963), best known as a sculptor and designer, also created striking poster art for ENIT. His works combined classical imagery with modernist design. This example, printed by Calcocromia Novarra, survives in nice condition with light folds and has strong historical significance as part of Italy’s interwar tourism campaign.

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    Title: Ravello – Villa Rufolo
    Artist: Publio Morbiducci
    Year: 1933
    Editor: ENIT (Italian National Tourist Board)
    Printer: Calcocromia Novarra
    Size: 27.25 x 39 in.
    Print Type: Lithograph
    Linen: Not specified
    Condition: Nice condition with light folds

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  • Venezia italian enit poster with Gondola c1950's

    Venezia italian enit poster with Gondola c1950’s

    $ 1,100

    Venezia was issued by the Italian State Tourist Office (ENIT) circa 1950 and printed by Pizzi & Pizio, Milano–Roma. The composition uses the distinctive silhouette of a gondola’s prow (ferro) as a frame for a view of St. Mark’s Clock Tower (Torre dell’Orologio), with its bell and the bronze figures known as the “Moors.”

    The poster was produced in offset lithography and reflects the mid-century ENIT approach of combining strong graphic shapes with a single, recognizable landmark to promote Italian destinations.

    Title: Venezia

    Artist: Anonymous

    Date: c.1950

    Printer: Pizzi & Pizio, Milano–Roma

    Size: ~39 × 26 in / 100 × 67 cm

    Print Type: Offset lithograph

    Condition: Excellent A

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  • Spoletto Umbria Italian Railways Enit 1927 Cesare Simonetti

    Spoletto Umbria Italian Railways Enit 1927 Cesare Simonetti

    $ 2,650

    Spoletto in Umbria by Cesare Simonetti 1927 on linen excellent

    Spoletto in Umbria by Cesare Simonetti 1927 on linen excellent original printing

    Cesare Simonetti designed the Spoleto / Umbria poster in 1927 for the Italian State Railways’ tourism campaign. This lithographic poster, measuring approximately 39¼ x 27¾ inches, captures Spoleto’s charm with a design reflecting the artistic trends of the time.

    Spoleto, a historic town in Umbria, features medieval streets, the Romanesque Cathedral of Santa Maria Assunta, and an ancient Roman theater. Often called the “green heart of Italy,” Umbria is known for its rolling landscapes, rich history, and cultural heritage.

    During the 1920s, the Italian State Railways promoted domestic travel through striking posters. These advertisements encouraged Italians and international visitors to explore the country’s scenic and historic sites by train.

    Cesare Simonetti, born in 1862, was well-known for his commercial art, particularly travel posters. His work appeared in various auctions, demonstrating his lasting influence on early 20th-century Italian design. The Spoleto poster remains a remarkable piece, blending art and travel promotion to highlight Umbria’s timeless appeal.

    Artist: Simonetti, Cesare
    Printer: Salomone, Roma
    Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm
    On/Off Linen: On Linen
    Print Technique: lithograph original printing
    Year: 1927

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