René Gruau – Rimini Sun Girl, 2000 Original Italian Adriatic Beach Travel Poster
Original offset lithograph poster by René Gruau, created for the city of Rimini to promote the Adriatic resort. Gruau designed two different posters for Rimini; this example, commonly known as the “Rimini Sun Girl,” presents a stylized female figure embodying the summer atmosphere of the seaside destination.
Printed in 2000 by Commune Rimini, this work continues Gruau’s tradition of fashion-inspired imagery, using simplified forms and bold color to convey elegance and leisure. The poster measures 27 × 38.3 inches and has been professionally linen-backed for conservation.
Roma Mercato di Traiano by Vittorio Grassi 1925 RARE
Artist: Grassi, Vittorio Printer: Enit Size: 27.5 x 39 in / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Lithograph Year: 1925 Condition & Comments: Nice condition with slight restoration
Original Authentic poster for travel to Rome with a view on the ancient Roman Marketplace. Poster created for the Enit of Italian Railways with artwork by Vittorio Grassi in 1925. RARE
Original vintage travel poster published by ENIT (Italian National Tourist Board) promoting Padua. The design shows the wooden Trojan Horse inside the Palazzo della Ragione, with the Basilica di Sant’Antonio visible in the background. Artwork by Lamberto Barbi and Giorgio Benvignati. English language version. Rare.
Details:
Artist: Lamberto Barbi & Giorgio Benvignati
Title: Padova
Date: 1949
Printer: Barabino & Graeve
Publisher: ENIT
Medium: Lithograph
Size: 27.5 x 39 inches (70 x 100 cm)
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.
Artist: Musati, Arnaldo Printer: gros monti, Torino Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1949 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Original Authentic poster for travel to the mountains of Val DAosta where you will find this very pretty shepherd tending the goats at the Jolie Bergere Peroula. Located at 1370 M of Altitude. excellent original
Ravenna was created by Giovanni Guerrini circa 1930 for ENIT (Italian State Tourist Office) and the Italian Railways to promote travel to the historic city in Emilia-Romagna. The design shows a view toward the Basilica of San Vitale, one of Ravenna’s most important monuments, celebrated for its Byzantine mosaics.
Printed in lithography, the poster reflects the interwar period’s focus on highlighting Italy’s regional cultural heritage. This example has been mounted on linen for preservation and is in excellent condition.
Title: Ravenna
Artist: Giovanni Guerrini
Date: c.1930
Printer: ENIT (Italian Railways)
Size: 27 × 39 in
Print Type: lithograph
Condition: Excellent on linen
Comments: Features a view toward the Basilica of San Vitale. Rare original Italian travel poster issued for ENIT and the Italian Railways.
IV CONCORSO IPPICO NAZIONALE – SALERNO – 1956 – Horse Show Jumping
Original Italian exhibition poster for the IV Concorso Ippico Nazionale, a national show jumping competition held in Salerno in April 1956. The poster was issued under the authority of the Ente Provinciale per il Turismo (EPT Salerno) and ENIT, the Italian national tourism organization, and printed by Lito Di Mauro, Cava. The design depicts a mounted rider in silhouette set against a view of the Gulf of Salerno, referencing the equestrian show jumping event. This is an original 1956 printing, not a reproduction. The poster measures approximately 26.5 x 37 inches (67.3 x 94 cm) and has been professionally mounted on linen. A copy of this poster is held in the collection of the Museo Nazionale Collezione Salce, Treviso. The poster is in excellent condition.
Details
Title: IV Concorso Ippico Nazionale – Salerno
Event: National Show Jumping Competition
Year: 1956
Location: Salerno, Italy
Printer: Lito Di Mauro, Cava
Sponsors: EPT Salerno / ENIT
Print Technique: Lithographic / photomechanical process
Size: 26.5 x 37 inches / approx. 67.3 x 94 cm
On / Off Linen: Mounted on linen
Condition & Comments: Excellent
Cosulich Line ships to around the world with design by A Dondoli 1939 on linen excellent
Artist: Dondoli, A Printer: Arti Grafiche, Modiano Trieste Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1939 Condition & Comments: Excellent
Original Authentic poster for Cosulich line in 1939. In excellent condition on linen original. For travel to the USA the artist uses the drama of American Indians peering out at the oversized steamship line approaching.
Santo Stefano d’Aveto by Mario Puppo original 1st printing 1955
Artist: Puppo, Mario Printer: Sigla, Genoa Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph Year: 1955 Condition & Comments: excellent A
Mario Puppo a prolific post WWII Italian Artist created many posters for the Enit of Italian Railways. This poster thought to be created around 1955 when he did his greatest body of work for the Enit Railways. Lady with wooden ski’s fashionably attired for the mountains at Santo Stefano D’Aveto.
Artist: Guerrini, Giovanni Printer: Enit Size: 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1927 Condition & Comments: excellent condition with very light unobtrusive fold lines
A Very Graphic design by Giovanni Guerrini in 1927 for the Port of Cesenatico. Located on the Italian Riviera on the Adriatic side near Rimini. The port connected to by a Canal that was designed by Leonardo Da Vinci and dates back to 1500. Colorful piece and rarely comes up for sale.
Artist: Anon Printer: United Artists Size: 160 x 240 cm / 95 x 63 inches On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1958 Condition & Comments: Yellowing at folds, some restorations, colors excellent normal for such a large and rare original piece
Very Rare poster for the original release of the Vikings in 1958. Film starring Kirk Douglas, Tony Curtis and Janet Leigh. Fantastic and most impressive image from this movie featuring all the important stars and the size of the poster which is 95 inches longtheboat is almost life size. Some yellowing along folds, some restorations but presents excellently and would make any home cinema room a special place
