Lithographic plate reproducing the poster design Liebigby Leopoldo Metlicovitz, issued as part of the well-known Ricordi Portfolio. This series presented a selection of important poster designs printed by the Ricordi publishing house during the height of the Italian poster movement between the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. The portfolio gathered together small-format reproductions of these works and was distributed internationally in the early twentieth century.
Casa Ricordi of Milan, originally a music publisher closely associated with the Italian opera world, developed a major lithographic printing workshop in the late nineteenth century. Through its printing department the firm produced posters for music, theatre, and commercial clients and became a central force in the development of the Italian poster. The artists working with Ricordi helped define the Italian version of Art Nouveau, often referred to as Stile Liberty.
Leopoldo Metlicovitz (1868–1944) was one of the principal designers associated with Ricordi. His posters and illustrations are recognized for their elegant compositions and refined color work, and he contributed numerous designs for theatre, publishing, and advertising.
Artist: Metlicovitz, Leopoldo
Title: Liebig (Ricordi Portfolio plate)
Printer / Publisher: Ricordi, Milan
Size: 10 x 14 inches / 25 x 36 cm
On / Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: c.1910
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition. Plate from the Ricordi portfolio series presenting reduced lithographic versions of notable Italian posters from the Ricordi workshop.
Designed in 1909 by Italian artist Remg (Remo Branca), this lithograph promotes the Liquore del Reno, a liqueur produced by the Giulio Tartarini distillery in Pieve di Cento, Ferrara. The company was active in the early 20th century and proudly displayed its Grand Prix Medaglia d’Oro from the 1909 Florence exposition.
This 1940 printing is in lithography, just as the original was, and depicts a finely dressed woman enjoying a glass of the liqueur, accompanied by elegant period typography.
The poster is linen-backed and in excellent condition, preserving both the design and printing quality.
Liquore del Reno
Artist: Remg (Remo Branca)
Date: 1909 design, printed 1940
Size: 14.25 × 21.5 in / 36.1 × 54.6 cm
Print Technique: Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent (A)
Parc de Bagatelle 1991 – Voitures de Stars (Automobiles Classiques et Louis Vuitton) – Razzia, 1991 – Original Serigraph on Linen
This rare original poster was created by Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix-Dénériaz) in 1991 for the “Automobiles Classiques et Louis Vuitton” Concours d’Élégance held at the Parc de Bagatelle on September 7–8 of that year. The elegantly rendered faces of Clark Gable and Rita Hayworth, paired with a classic automobile in the foreground, evoke the glamour of Old Hollywood and vintage motoring at its finest.
Printed in Paris by Caza using serigraph lithography, this is the first edition—not one of the artist’s later digital inkjet prints. The piece measures 20 × 30 inches (51 × 76 cm), is unlined, and remains in excellent “A” condition—vivid, crisp, and collector-ready.
Artist: Razzia (Gérard Courbouleix-Dénériaz)
Printer: Caza, Paris
Size: 20 × 30 in / 51 × 76 cm
On/Off Linen: Unlined
Print Technique: Serigraph lithograph
Year: 1991
Condition & Comments: Excellent “A” condition; first serigraph printing; features Clark Gable, Rita Hayworth, and a classic automobile from the Concours d’Élégance.
Original French hand-colored lithograph (aquarelle rehaussée à la main) by the artist Plum, created around 1910. The image shows a fashionable Parisian woman of the Belle Époque elegantly posed on ice skates, drawn with fine linework and soft watercolor tones typical of early 20th-century French illustration.
Plum is known for hand-colored lithographs and aquarelles from this period portraying women in leisure and sporting scenes such as skating and sledding. His work reflects the style of Parisian fashion illustration in the years just before World War I.
Details:
Artist: Plum
Date: Circa 1910
Origin: France
Medium: Lithograph with hand-applied watercolor (aquarelle rehaussée à la main)
Size: 8.5 x 19.5 inches
Print Type: Hand-colored lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Comments: Mounted on linen for preservation. Original early 20th-century artwork depicting Belle Époque style and fashion.
Artist: Ravenna, Giuseppe Printer: , Italy Size: 39 x 55 in / 100 x 140 cm On/Off Linen: Delay approx 2 weeks to linen-back before delivery Print Technique: Lithograph Year: 1939 Condition & Comments: Excellent
luxardo zara by giuseppe ravenna original italian poster original!
Rare poster on linen . Poster in excellent condition
Luxardo Zara (1938) Original Italian Liqueur Poster by A. Pomi
Original 1938 advertisement for Luxardo Zara, the Italian liqueur company known for its Maraschino and cherry brandies. Designed by Armando Pomi, this lithographic poster reflects the style of late-1930s Italian commercial art, a period when illustrated posters were the main form of brand communication.
The image was created to promote Luxardo’s products produced in Zara (Dalmatia) before the company relocated to northern Italy after World War II. It remains an authentic document of Italian advertising history and of one of the country’s oldest liqueur producers.
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Details
Artist: Armando Pomi
Year: c. 1938
Country: Italy
Printer: Arti Grafiche Navarra, Milano Italy
Print Technique: Lithograph
Size: 39 × 55 in / 100 × 140 cm (approx. 150 × 110 cm)
Condition: Excellent A condition
On Linen: Optional; allow ≈ 2 weeks for linen-backing before shipment
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Comments
Original lithograph, not a reproduction. Well-preserved example of Italian pre-war advertising for Luxardo, a company still producing liqueurs today.
This original Razzia poster was created in 2004 for the Louis Vuitton Classic, the prestigious vintage automobile event held at Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, England. The Louis Vuitton Classic gathered some of the world’s most exceptional historic cars in one of Britain’s most refined settings—a stately manor owned by the Rothschild family—combining art, elegance, and automotive heritage in true Louis Vuitton style.
Razzia’s design captures the glamour and sophistication of the event, reflecting his signature approach that fuses bold imagery with refined graphic composition. The poster was printed as a serigraph/lithograph in Paris and is hand-signed by the artist. It comes directly from Razzia himself.
Unlike generic reprints, this is a guaranteed authentic hand-signed original, and a Certificate of Authenticity can be provided upon request.
Artist: Razzia (Gérard Coubouleix-Dénériaz)
Title: LV Classic – Waddesdon Manor
Date: 2004
Printer: Razzia Studio, Paris
Size: 29 x 38 inches
Print Type: Serigraph / Lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Hand-signed by the artist. Original authentic edition obtained directly from Razzia. Certificate of Authenticity available upon request.
About the Artist:
Razzia, born Gérard Coubouleix-Dénériaz, is one of the foremost contemporary poster artists. His works for Louis Vuitton, Deauville, Monte Carlo, and leading Paris institutions have made him an enduring figure in modern graphic art. His bold imagery and Art Deco influences have secured his place as the last great poster artist continuing the tradition of Cappiello, Cassandre, and Villemot.
MAKING SURE MAKES A HIT! — WILLARD FREDERIC ELMES — 1929
Original American poster from the Mather Work Incentive Series designed by Willard Frederic Elmes. The image features a young circus performer balancing in a handstand on the back of a white horse, illustrating the importance of precision, preparation, and confidence. The accompanying slogan “Guesses Make Misses” reinforces the message that success depends on careful planning rather than guesswork.
The Mather Work Incentive Series was widely distributed in American factories and offices during the early twentieth century as part of workplace motivation programs. Using memorable imagery and concise slogans, these posters were intended to promote efficiency, safety, and attention to detail among workers.
Willard Frederic Elmes (1900–1956) was an American illustrator and poster artist trained at the Art Institute of Chicago, where he also taught. He later operated a studio in Chicago producing commercial illustration and advertising work, including projects for the Sears Roebuck catalog. In the late 1940s he moved to Arizona where he became known for paintings of Southwestern landscapes and Native American subjects.
Artist: Elmes, Willard Frederic
Title: Making Sure Makes a Hit!
Origin: USA
Size: 36 1/4 x 44 inches
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Stone lithograph
Year: 1929
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen. Original poster from the Mather Work Incentive Series.
Baie des Anges by Marc Chagall 1962 vintage poster limited edition stone lithograph
The Baie des Anges poster by Marc Chagall, created in 1961, is a lithograph in a limited edition of only 5,000 prints. Chagall, a renowned Russian-French artist, is known for his vibrant use of color, surrealist elements, and dreamlike scenes. His work blends symbolic imagery with a sense of fantasy, and this piece is a perfect example of his signature style.
The title “Baie des Anges” means “Bay of Angels.” It refers to a beautiful spot along the French Riviera, known for its stunning coastal views. Chagall’s love for the region and his spirituality are evident in this piece. Figures float and intertwine, creating a sense of ethereal beauty. This mystical vision reflects the tranquility of the bay.
Printer Imprimerie Moulot
Size 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm
On / Off linen Unlined
Print Technique stone lithograph
Condition & CommentsExcellent
Baie des Anges by Marc Chagall 1962 vintage poster
Comments RARE STONE LITHOGRAPHIC POSTER USED FOR TRAVEL TO NICE FRANCE FEATURING THE BAIE DES ANGES OR BAY OF ANGELS WITH A MERMAID IN THE FOREGROUND HOLDING FLOWERS. THE POSTER WAS PRINTED IN THE TRADITIONAL ARTISTIC FASHION STONE LITHOGRAPHY BY IMPRIMERIE MOURLOT WHO DID ALL THE GALERIE POSTERS FOR THE MOST FAMOUS ARTISTS OF THE PERIOD LIKE PICASSO, MIRO, MATISSE AND OTHERS. PRINTED IN A LIMITED EDITION.
MARSALA FLORIO — PLINIO CODOGNATO — 1951 – Italian Wine
Original Italian advertising poster for Marsala Florio designed by Plinio Codognato. The striking composition features a powerful classical figure in red raising his arm beneath the bold yellow lettering of the Florio brand name. The dramatic lighting and monumental figure evoke the strength and vitality associated with the famous Sicilian wine. The slogan below reads “Ristora • Rinfranca • Rinforza,” emphasizing the restorative and invigorating qualities of Marsala Florio.
This 1951 printing was issued by Gros Monti & Co., Torino, and is considered a later printing of Codognato’s celebrated Marsala Florio design originally created in the early 1930s. The poster is a strong example of Italian advertising graphics of the period, combining classical imagery with modern typography.
Plinio Codognato (1878–1940) was an important Italian poster artist and illustrator whose work helped shape Italian commercial graphic design in the early twentieth century. His posters are known for their bold figures, dramatic compositions, and clear graphic impact.
Artist: Codognato, Plinio
Title: Marsala Florio
Printer: Gros Monti & Co., Torino
Size: approx. 39 x 55 inches / 140 x 100 cm
On / Off Linen: On linen
Print Technique: Lithograph
Year: 1951
Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen.
Martini & Rossi Vermouth poster, originally sold in Italy, hails from the 1930s but was later officially printed by Martini around 1960. It is in superb condition, professionally mounted on linen to ensure museum-quality preservation. This official printing commemorates the earlier Martini posters and stands as a testament to the brand’s rich history and enduring appeal.
In 1863, the dynamic partnership of Martini’s entrepreneurial spirit and Rossi’s creative genius gave rise to a vermouth that has remained unparalleled for over 160 years: the iconic MARTINI Rosso. From the aromatic botanicals that define its renowned vermouth to the golden effervescence of the Asti wines, MARTINI’s influence has traversed continents and generations. Nevertheless, its core essence remains firmly anchored in the picturesque Piedmont region.
Title: Martini & Rossi Vermouth Vintage Poster Artist: Marco Date: 1930s (printed by Martini, c. 1960) Printer: Martini Size: 27 x 39 inches Print Type: Lithography (NOT OFFSET) Condition: Excellent “A” on linen
Menton by Constantin Terechkovitch 1960 stone lithograph
The “Menton – Mer, Monts et Merveilles” poster, created in 1960 by Russian-French artist Constantin Terechkovitch, beautifully captures the charm of this picturesque town on the Côte d’Azur. Terechkovitch, a renowned painter and close friend of Bonnard, Chagall, Miró, Picasso, and Matisse, lived in Menton and was deeply inspired by its coastal beauty. This stunning lithograph, printed by the prestigious Mourlot Imprimerie, showcases a vibrant scene of an elegant woman relaxing in the shade, surrounded by lush fruits and plants, with the shimmering Mediterranean in the background. Mourlot, known for its mastery of traditional stone lithography, produced this piece along with iconic works for Picasso, Chagall, Miró, and Matisse, making it a true collector’s gem.
Artist Terechkovitch
Printer Imprimerie Moulot
Size 27.5 x 39 ” / 70 x 100 cm
On / Off linen Unlined
Print Technique stone lithograph
Condition & CommentsExcellent
