Original Swiss travel poster by Daniele Buzzi, created in the early 1950s to promote tourism to Lugano, the Italian-speaking city on Lake Lugano in Ticino. The composition shows the picturesque lakeside village of Gandria with its steep waterfront houses and boats moored along the shore. The multilingual title “Lugano — Suisse • Southern Switzerland • Schweiz” appears above, emphasizing the region’s cosmopolitan appeal. Printed by A. Trüb & Cie. in stone lithography, this large-format poster is professionally backed on linen and preserved in excellent condition. It remains one of Buzzi’s most admired Swiss railway and travel designs, notable for its saturated colors and serene depiction of the lake and surrounding Alps. Certificate of Authenticity included.
Title: Lugano (Suisse • Southern Switzerland • Schweiz)
Artist: Daniele Buzzi (1890–1974)
Date: 1952
Printer: A. Trüb & Cie., Aarau–Lugano
Size: 36 × 50 inches (approx. 91 × 127 cm)
Print Type: Stone lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” linen-backed
Comments: Classic Swiss travel poster featuring Gandria on Lake Lugano. Original mid-century printing in a large Swiss format. Bright, clean impression with vivid colors.
Palermo was created circa 1930 by an anonymous artist to promote travel to the Sicilian capital. The design shows a view through an arched opening onto one of the city’s important monuments, emphasizing Palermo’s architectural richness and long history as a cultural crossroads.
Printed by Amarzi, Rome, using lithography, this is one of the few known posters produced specifically for Palermo. Works promoting the city were far less common than those for other Italian destinations, making this an uncommon subject in Italian travel advertising of the period.
Title: Palermo
Artist: Anonymous
Date: c.1930
Printer: Amarzi, Roma
Size: 26.5 × 39 in
Print Type: Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” – nothing to report
Comments: Travel poster for Palermo, showing a view through an arch toward a major monument. Scarce subject in Italian tourism promotion.
Original poster Lugano Vendemmia by Daniel Buzzi, created in 1964 for the Festa della Vendemmia (Grape Harvest Festival) on Lake Lugano, Switzerland. Printed by Traub in Zurich, this lithograph measures 25 × 39 in. and has been professionally mounted on linen. Preserved in excellent “A” condition.
The Festa della Vendemmia was an annual autumn celebration in Lugano, highlighting the grape harvest with parades, music, costumes, and the tasting of wines from the Ticino region. The event became one of Lugano’s most popular festivals, drawing both locals and visitors to celebrate Swiss-Italian cultural traditions.
Daniel Buzzi (1914–1983) was a Swiss painter and graphic designer active in the mid-20th century. Known for his clear, bold poster compositions, Buzzi worked on cultural and commercial projects that helped shape modern Swiss poster design. His work for the Lugano wine festival is among his best-known contributions, combining lively imagery with the Swiss tradition of festival advertising.
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Artist: Daniel Buzzi
Title: Lugano Vendemmia
Date: 1964
Printer: Traub, Switzerland
Size: 25 × 39 in. (64 × 99 cm)
Print Type: Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
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.
Artist: Anon Size: 24 x 36 ” / 61 x 91.5 cm On/Off Linen: Unlined Print Technique: serigraph Year: 1998 Condition & Comments: Excellent A condition
The MS Paul Gaugin is operating today and voyages to Bali and Tahiti and other exotic destinations. Poster is printed in serigraphie on heavy stock and brilliant finish.
Paquebot General Leclerc Ship poster by Brenet 1950 on linen excellent
Artist: Brenet, Albert Printer: Havas, Paris Size: 19 x 27 ” / 50 x 70 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: lithograph Condition & Comments: Excellent
Original Authentic poster for the Chargeurs Reunis with passage on the Compagnie Maritime. In excellent condition on linen original. Ports in Africa as shown here.