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  • camera 1920

    7 SEpt Cine-Photo 1920’s rare printers poster sampler Early camera biplane and seashore

    $ 395

    7 SEpt Cine-Photo 1920’s rare printers poster sampler Early camera biplane and seashore

    A small yet striking printer’s sample from around 1920, created to showcase the skill of Ancienne Établissements Gillot in four-color gravure, with final printing by C.L. Courtois. Signed by the renowned illustrator E. Vila, the composition captures two elegantly dressed women on a breezy seashore, one holding an early camera. In the distance, a small vintage automobile and a biplane evoke the modern spirit of the early 20th century.

    Adding to its charm is a whimsical touch hidden in the title: the number “7” in Sept contains a caricature of a man holding a camera. The fine halftone detail reflects the photogravure process—used before the dominance of offset printing—known for its tonal richness and precision. A rare and delightful piece that merges advertising, technology, and Art Deco-era elegance.

    Ciné Foto Sept – Printer’s Sample
    Artist: E. Vila (Émile Vila)
    Printer: Anc. Établissements Gillot (gravure), tirage de C. L. Courtois
    Size: 8 × 10.5 in / 20.3 × 26.7 cm
    On/Off Linen: on linen
    Print Technique: Four-color gravure
    Year: c. 1920
    Condition: Excellent

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  • sarah bernhardt

    Sarah Bernhardt – Amsterdam Performances BEGGARSTAFF BROS William Nicholson & James Pryde ORIGINAL 1897 RARE !

    $ 1,850

    Sarah Bernhardt – Amsterdam Performances BEGGARSTAFF BROS William Nicholson & James Pryde ORIGINAL 1897

    The Sarah Bernhardt poster designed by the Beggarstaff Brothers (William Nicholson and James Pryde) in 1897 is one of the most iconic and rare examples of late 19th-century poster design. Created for Bernhardt’s Amsterdam performances that October, it showcases the Beggarstaffs’ groundbreaking minimalist style—marked by bold silhouettes, flat colors, and graphic restraint that stood in contrast to the ornate Art Nouveau designs of the time. Printed as a stone lithograph, the poster is relatively small in size but highly prized for its historical significance, visual impact, and rarity. It remains a sought-after collector’s item which has sold at auction in NYC for $3500 !

    Details

    • Title: Sarah Bernhardt – Amsterdam Performances
    • Artists: Beggarstaff Brothers (William Nicholson & James Pryde)
    • Date: 1897
    • Printing Method: Original stone lithography
    • Dimensions: Approx. 10.75″ × 10.25″
    • Design: Minimalist silhouette of Bernhardt; bold, graphic aesthetic
    • Occasion: Created for Bernhardt’s 1897 tour at the Stadsschouwburg in Amsterdam
    • Notable performances included: La Dame aux Camélias, La Tosca, Phèdre, Fedora
    • Condition: Excellent (Grade A), untrimmed and unrestored

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