Vlan du Berni 1930s original poster in excellent condition on linen
Original advertising poster for Vlan du Berni, a Belgian liqueur brand, printed in Brussels by Rycker. The design reflects the bold and colorful graphic approach of mid-20th-century Belgian advertising, where playful typography and strong imagery were used to promote regional products to a wider audience.
The Rycker printing house in Brussels was active during the mid-1900s and produced posters for food, drink, and travel, making this an authentic piece of Belgian commercial design.
This example has been professionally mounted on linen and is preserved in Excellent “A” condition, with clean surfaces and strong color.
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Details
Title: Vlan du Berni
Product: Belgian liqueur
Date: c. 1930s
Printer: Rycker, Brussels
Size: 17.25 x 24 inches
Print Type: Lithograph
Linen: On linen
Condition: Excellent “A”
Campari Soda by Giovanni Mingozzi 1950 on linen excellent
Carlo Mingozzi’s 1950 Campari Soda poster highlights the brand’s distinctive bottle, originally designed by Futurist artist Fortunato Depero in 1932. As the world’s first pre-mixed alcoholic beverage, Campari Soda came in a unique, single-serve bottle shaped like an inverted goblet. Mingozzi’s design emphasizes this form by placing the bottle next to a matching glass, drawing attention to their triangular shapes.
The minimalist composition follows the Object Poster style, which focuses solely on the product without additional slogans. A subtle gray border echoes the bottle’s design, reinforcing its visual impact. Mingozzi’s work blends artistic simplicity with effective advertising, making it a memorable example of mid-century poster design.
Artist: Mingozzi, Giovanni Printer: Studio Mingozzi, Bologna Size: 27.5 x 39″ / 70 x 100 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: lithograph Year: 1950 Condition & Comments: Excellent
In 1980, Champagne Castellane reissued a special commemorative series of its most famous poster designs to celebrate its advertising legacy. This smaller-format edition (16 x 24 inches) was printed directly by Castellane in France using offset lithography and faithfully reproduces the original design by Leonetto Cappiello. The poster is in excellent condition, mounted on quality paper, and was part of the official limited promotional campaign issued by the champagne house.
Description and History
Leonetto Cappiello (1875–1942) was one of the most celebrated poster artists of the early 20th century, often called the father of modern advertising. Known for his bold colors and whimsical compositions, Cappiello revolutionized commercial art by replacing the elaborate Art Nouveau style with striking, simplified imagery focused on single, memorable figures.
Cappiello’s Champagne de Castellane poster design originally dates from the early 20th century and features his trademark dynamic energy—a joyful, celebratory spirit perfectly suited to the brand’s refined image. Castellane, one of France’s oldest Champagne houses founded in Épernay in 1895, became renowned for its distinctive red diagonal stripe label and its association with French elegance and festivity.
The 1980 reissue by Castellane served both as a tribute to the golden age of poster art and as an homage to Cappiello’s enduring influence on advertising and design.
Artist: Leonetto Cappiello
Date: 1980
Printer: Castellane
Size: 16 x 24 inches
Print Type: Offset Lithography
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments: Official 1980 reissue by Champagne Castellane in celebration of its historic poster campaigns.
Description
Advertising poster by Gino Boccasile for Zapparoli panettone, the Milanese cake company. Issued circa 1950, the design features a woman in traditional costume presenting a holiday cake, tied to Zapparoli’s slogan “il migliore di Milano” (“the best in Milan”). Small-format offset lithograph printed in Italy, linen backed and well preserved. Larger versions of this design were printed in Milan by Grafiche A. Mariani around 1951–1952, while this example corresponds to the smaller promotional format.
Artist: Gino Boccasile
Date: c.1950 (attributed)
Printer: Italia
Size: 13 x 19 inches
Print Type: Offset lithograph
Condition: Excellent “A,” on linen
Comments: Original Boccasile advertising poster for Zapparoli panettone. Linen backed and in excellent condition.
Artist: Gruau, Rene Size: 16 x 24″ / 40 x 60 cm On/Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: offset lithograph
Comments FOR THE FAMOUS BRAND OF FRENCH COOKIES USING FASHIONABLE LADY. Rene Gruau was famous for his work with fashion houses like Dior and others and this lady couldn’t be more fashionable. Poster is in excellent condition on linen.
Artist: Gruau, Rene Printer: Dior Size: 47 x 63 ” / 120 x 160 cm On / Off Linen: On Linen Print Technique: Offset lithograph Year: 1980 Condition & Comments: Excellent condition on linen
Poster is a an original printing done for Dior’s campaign for its perfume. It is in excellent condition and mounted on linen. Rene Gruau did much work for the Fashion industry and this piece is no exception. In original excellent condition on linen
Relax
Artist: René Gruau
Date: 1970s (second printing)
Size: 24.4 × 38.5 in. (62 × 98 cm)
Print Technique: Offset Lithograph
On Linen: Yes
Condition: Excellent “A”
Comments:
Vintage poster Relax by René Gruau, created for the French shipping company Chargeurs Réunis. This edition is a second printing from the 1970s, mounted on linen and preserved in excellent condition.
René Gruau (1909–2004), born Count Renato Zavagli Ricciardelli della Caminate, was one of the most influential fashion illustrators of the 20th century. His bold lines and elegant compositions appeared in major fashion magazines and advertising campaigns for leading designers. Gruau’s imagery distilled style and sophistication into single striking forms, shaping the visual language of fashion illustration for decades.
Relax is an example of Gruau’s distinctive style applied to travel advertising, combining simplicity with a refined sense of elegance.
George Harrison by Richard Avedon (1967–68) – Original Beatles Pop Art Poster
This is the original 1967–68 Pop Art poster of George Harrison, created by photographer Richard Avedon for STERN Magazine in Germany. It is one of four color portraits from the complete Beatles series produced at the height of the psychedelic era. These are authentic first printings, not later reproductions.
In late 1967, Richard Avedon photographed each of the Beatles individually in a specially arranged London studio session. He later transformed the black-and-white portraits into vivid Pop Art compositions using color overlays, solarization, and symbolic imagery. The result is a striking image of George Harrison surrounded by mystical motifs and radiant color, reflecting his growing interest in spirituality and Eastern philosophy. The posters were printed and distributed in early 1968 through STERN Magazine and partner publications in the United States and Europe.
This portrait of George Harrison remains one of the most powerful visual icons of the 1960s, combining Avedon’s refined photographic style with the experimental energy of the period. It has been exhibited in major museums and continues to be one of the most sought-after Beatles posters ever produced.
Artist: Richard Avedon
Title: George Harrison – Original Beatles Pop Art Poster
Date: 1967–68
Publisher: Stern Magazine, Germany
Size: 19 x 27 in (50 x 70 cm)
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Condition: Excellent / On Linen
Comments: Original 1967–68 Beatles poster by Richard Avedon featuring George Harrison. Authentic first printing for Stern Magazine, professionally linen-mounted.
The Beatles by Richard Avedon Pop Art Poster Set (1967) – Original 4-Poster Set
This is the original 1967 Pop Art Beatles poster set created by photographer Richard Avedon for STERN Magazine in Germany. These are the authentic first printings issued in 1967, not later reproductions. The complete set includes four color portraits of John Lennon, Paul McCartney, George Harrison, and Ringo Starr. (The separate black-and-white banner was published as an optional fifth poster and is not included here.)
Each of the four original posters has been professionally mounted on linen. They represent one of the most famous examples of 1960s Pop Art and a landmark in music-related design. The psychedelic color treatment and iconic compositions remain instantly recognizable worldwide.
Our gallery has sold and loaned original Avedon Beatles sets to institutions including the Museum of Fine Arts in Montreal, the Hard Rock Cafe Archives in Orlando, and the Museum of the City of Music in Paris. These works continue to stand as symbols of the cultural energy of the 1960s.
Artist: Richard Avedon
Title: The Beatles – Original 4-Poster Color Set
Date: 1967
Publisher: Stern Magazine, Germany
Size: 19 x 27 in (50 x 70 cm) each
Print Type: Offset Lithograph
Condition: Excellent / On Linen
Comments: Original 1967 set of four color Beatles portraits by Richard Avedon, created for Stern Magazine. Authentic first printings, professionally linen-mounted.
