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  • Rare Italian Travel poster Rapallo by Natoli 1924 original lithograph Italian Riviera

    Rare Italian Travel poster Rapallo by Natoli 1924 original lithograph Italian Riviera

    $ 4,500

    Artist: Natoli Domenico detto Scapin
    Printer: Litografia “La Presse”, Milano
    Size: 27.5 x 39 in / 70 x 100 cm
    On/Off Linen: On Linen
    Print Technique: Lithograph
    Year: 1924
    Condition: Excellent condition, some paper replacement only in the margin attop left side and bottom left side, colors bright not noticeable from 1 meter.

    Ravello is a historic village perched above Italy’s Amalfi Coast, dating back to the 12th century. One of its famous landmarks is Villa Rufolo, built by a wealthy merchant family in the 1200s. The villa’s medieval architecture blends Greek, Arab, and Moorish influences due to Ravello’s location along Mediterranean trade routes. Villa Rufolo was first mentioned in 1353 in Boccaccio’s Decameron.

    Ravello became a popular retreat for artists, musicians, and writers in the late 1800s during the Grand Tour era. Famous visitors included Robert Wagner, who composed part of his Parsifal opera here, as well as Virginia Woolf, D.H. Lawrence, Winston Churchill, and Greta Garbo. Today, Ravello still attracts celebrities seeking privacy on the Amalfi Coast.

    The Italian National Tourist Board (ENIT), established in 1919, created posters like this one to promote travel within Italy. This particular poster, featuring Villa Rufolo, was designed by Publio Morbiducci (1889-1963), a noted artist known for his sculptures and designs for Italian currency and the 1936 Olympics.

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    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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