Vintage Posters

First edition litographic poster, 1953. Cm 139x100. Nice poster also known as “the king on horseback” and part of the long series designed by Testa for Carpano’s spirits. QUALITY B+: a few tears in the middle, overall a fine copy. Linen-backed.

First lithographic edition, 1954. Cm 200x140. A celebrating homage of the first Fiat’s car in partnership with Carpano. QUALITY A: unobtrusive stain in lower side, otherwise excellent. Linen-backed.

First edition lithographic poster, 1953. Cm 197x68. Rare poster of unusual size which makes part of the long series designed by Testa for Carpano’s wines. QUALITY A: mint item, bright color. Linen backed.

First edition lithographic poster, about 1955. Cm 93x97. This is the only square format poster in the long series signed by Testa for Carpano’s. QUALITY A: excellent item. Linen-backed.

First edition offset poster, about 1955. Cm 64x119. An uncommon horizontal version of the King Carpano’s poster. QUALITY A: excellent item; linen-backed.

First lithographic edition, 1956. Cm 200x140. A stunning large-size poster from the first series of “brindisi” signed by Armando Testa for the Wine and spirit’s house Carpano in Turin. QUALITY A: fresh item with brilliant colours; linen-backed.

First lithographic edition, 1956. Cm 140x100. A stunning large-size poster from the first series of “brindisi” signed by Armando Testa for the Wine and spirit’s house Carpano in Turin. QUALITY B+: fresh item with brilliant colours; linen-backed.

First litographic edition, 1956. Cm 200x140. A stunning large-size poster. This version shows the “King Carpano” face to face with the first King of Italy, Vittorio Emanuele II. QUALITY A: fresh item with brilliant colours; linen-backed. Framed.

First offset edition, mid-50s. Cm 100x70. After the great success of the first series of “Brindisi storico” at the beginning of the Fifties, Armando Testa and Carpano decided to make an homange to the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. QUALITY A: a mint [..]

First offset edition, about 1955. Cm 200x140. Same subject as previous lot; smaller size. QUALITY A: Excellent item.

First edition lithographic poster, about 1960. Cm 200x140. One of the best version of the long Carpano’s poster series. The fluorescent colours are vivid and absolutely amazing. QUALITY A: Nice item, linen backed. Framed.

Nice poster for the Asti Spumante Riccadonna. Cm 200 x 140. Unsigned, neverthless undoubtly designed by Testa. QUALITY A: Excellent preservation. Linen backed.

First offset edition, 1953. Cm 68,5x49. A very nice image by Testa promoting a famous Italian wool manufacturer. QUALITY C: loss of lower portion with brand text; margins cut close; linen-backed.

First offset edition, 1955. Cm 100x70. Rare poster prepared with a photomontage by Testa (who designed other three different subject for Sasso in the same year). QUALITY A: fresh and well preserved item, linen-backed.

First offset edition, 1955. Cm 97x96. A truly modern design by Armando Testa. It exists two variants of this poster differing in the hat; neverthless on the market appears normally square-shaped items, sold by Borsalino in order to avoid promotion of [..]

First offset edition, about 1958. Cm 138x100. A very fine poster designed by Testa. QUALITY A: fine conditions, linen-backed.

Original maquette signed by Testa, about 1959. Cm 43,5 x 31. Preliminary project for a campaign to advertise Lavazza’s products (the definitive Lavazza Paulista is slightly different in a few details). A rare opportunity to find an original maquette [..]

First edition serigraphic poster, 1959. Cm 70x50. Rare poster prepared by Testa for an Art Exhibition in Turin. QUALITY A-: horizontal fold; light surface damage, otherwise fine.

First offset edition, about 1960. Cm 100x69. Rare poster and unusual design by Testa promoting the winter line of trousers from Facis’s brand. QUALITY A-: some dust-traces at upper portion, otherwise very good item, linen-backed.

First edition serigraphic poster, 1962. Cm 99x68. Nice work by Testa for the fabric group Facis printed with fluorescent ink. QUALITY A: excellent item, linen-backed.

First edition serigraphic poster, 1962. Cm 95x65. Another nice poster by Testa for the fabric group Facis printed with fluorescent ink. QUALITY A-: margins slightly trimmed, one tear in lower portion, otherwise very good. linen-backed.

First edition litographic poster, 1961. Cm 100x70. Rare early version, an image of primary importance for the advertising history in Italy. QUALITY A-: a few slight stains throughout, minimal tears in margins, otherwise very good. Linen-backed.

First offset edition, 1974. Cm 140x100. Well-known poster in Italy; one of the two versions (the original one, published approx. In 1960 had a slightly different man’s profile). QUALITY A: excellent item. Linen-backed.

First offset edition, 1974. Cm 140x100. Female faced version of this well-known Italian poster.QUALITY A-: horizontal fold, else good condition.

QUALITY B: some dust-traces throughout; small hole at left margin, corners rounded. A rarely seen advertising carboard by Testa; the only made on fluorescent ink for the Sasso’s oil and vinegar.

First offset edition, about 1966. A rare poster designed by Testa. QUALITY A-: horizontal fold in the middle; unobtrusive tears in margins, overall fine.

Original maquette on cardboard, 1965 ca. Cm 35x15. QUALITYA: very good conditions. Nice maquette on cardboard; probably an advertising on magazines.

First offset edition, about 1968. Cm 140x100. Rare late poster of Lavazza’s brand (Testa had previously created many other poster for Lavazza, all very rare). QUALITY B+: horizontal fold; some tears in margins and one surface damage, overall very good [..]

First offset edition, 1974. Cm 140x100. A funny poster by Testa. QUALITY A: excellent fresh item. Linen-backed.

First offset edition, about 1974. Cm 140x100. Uncommon photographic poster for the Italian beer produced by Peroni. The model is the German actress Solvi Stubing. QUALITY A: horizontal fold, very good condition. Linen-backed.

First offset edition, 1979-1985. Cm 100x70 each. Set of three posters from the late activity of Armando Testa. QUALITY A: fresh and good condition.

First offset edition, 1980-1982. Cm 100x70 each. Set of three posters from the late activity of Armando Testa. QUALITY A/A-: dust traces, else good condition.

First offset edition, 1978. Cm138x99. Probably the last poster designed by Testa for Carpano e Punt e Mes after over 25 years of success. QUALITY A: excellent fresh item. Linen-backed.

First offset edition, 1983. Cm 100x70. Among the most recent posters by Testa this one is largely published for the unusual profile with the word “Kafka”. Some dust traces and one tear in lower margin, otherwise fine.

First offset edition, 1981. Cm 100x70. Fine graphism by Testa, here promoting the activity of the international Red Cross. QUALITY A: very good condition.

First offset edition, 1989. Cm 100x70. Fine example of the late activity by Testa promoting the International Levante’s Fair in Bari. QUALITY B: some traces of adhesive tape in margins; one tear at folds, otherwise very good.

First edition litographic poster, 1990. Cm 140x100. The soccer’s championship of Italy promoted by Armando Testa. QUALITY A: horizontal fold, otherwise fine.

First offset edition, 1990. Cm 140x100. A funny image of the two soccer’s team in Turin. QUALITY A: horizontal fold; otherwse fine.

First offset edition, 1991. Cm 100x70. Fine example of the late activity by Testa. QUALITY A-: Very slight folds and one little damage at the corner. Fine.

First offset edition, 1993. Cm 140x100. Rare poster using an image previously created by Testa. QUALITY A: horizontal fold, else good condition.

Two lithographs on paper, 1992. No printer’s name. Cm 34,5x49 each. QUALITY A: perfect condition. Nice works of art by Testa; this is a pair taken from a portfolio album that contained five lithos.

First chromolitographical edition, about 1990. Cm 40x26,5. Typical small poster of the end of XIX Century; promoting perfumes and cosmetics made by Ed Müller fabrics located in Klingenthal. QUALITY A: near mint. Framed.

First offset edition, 1953. Cm 99x69. Attractive poster for a soap produced by the fabric brand Marzotto in the fifties. QUALITY B+: fresh and well preserved neverthless a stamp in the middle of image. Framed.

Set of two window display on cardboard, 1924 and 1935. 33,5x24 and 26x24,5. Superbly influenced by Art-Déco style. QUALITY B+: some slight defects at corners, dust traces throughout, otherwise very very good.

Couple of window displays offset on cardboard, 1935-1934. Cm 32,5x23 and 34x24. Example of the Italian avant-garde design. QUALITY A: fine condition; the Bantam item is backed on modern cardboard.

First edition window display, about 1950. Cm 32x20 and 21x15. Fine example of the Boccasile’s hand; so peculiar in promotion of any kind of products supported by pretty women. QUALITY A: fine conditions; added one publicity on magazines for Paglieri.

First offset edition, about 1954. Cm 27x19. QUALITY A: very good condition. Framed in looking-glass frame.

First mixed tecnique edition, litography and offset, dbout 1950. Cm 67x48. Very rare poster by Bucci. Very unusual the hat printed on relief, a truly and early 3D creation. QUALITY A-: little marginal fold, else fresh and very good copy. Framed.

Second edition early 1970s. Cm 56x44. QUALITY A: excellent item. Framed.

Second edition early 1970s. Cm 56x44. Another superb design from Gruau for the well-known lip. QUALITY A: excellent item. Framed.

First litographic edition, about 1963. Cm 156x114. QUALITY A: excellent item, linen-backed.

First edition window display, about 1980. Cm 44x30. QUALITY A: fine condition.

Set of three original window display, litography or offset on cardboard, 1947-1958. Cm 34x24 a 22x49. QUALITY A-/B: generally fine except for “super trim” cardboard that shows some light folds.

First mixed tecnique editions, litography and offset, 1948. Cm 60x40 each. Set of three posters by Mingozzi for the well-known hat brand. QUALITY A: all excellent and fresh presented in one unique great frame.

First litographic edition, 1925. Cm 69,5x49,5. Unusual poster promoting a self-proclaimed “original musician” active in Bologna. QUALITY B+: some light tears and two restored losses in lower portion, otherwise excellent. Linen-backed.

First litographic edition, 1934. Cm 140x100. Rare poster, among the best works by Cisari; the Theater play starring Gualtiero Tumiati, Annibale Ninchi and Ginevra Aldadori. QUALITY A: excellent item. Linen-backed. Framed.

First litographic edition, 1941. Cm 100 x 70. Rare poster for one of the most important troupes in Italy during the forties. QUALITY B+: almost uniformly paper yellowing, some pin-traces along margins; otherwise very good. Linen-backed.

First offset edition, 1955. Cm 140x100. A nice poster by Garretto for a Theater comedy spectacles showing one of the “Bluebells’” girls. QUALITY A: excellent fresh item. Linen-backed. Framed.

First litographic edition, 1955. Cm 60x40. Another work by Gruau for a girls’ spectacles in Paris. QUALITY A: excellent item. Linen-backed. Framed.

First litographic edition, 1966. Cm 99x67. A subject of the late career of Mario Puppo. QUALITY B+: slight tears in lower margin; horizontal folds; loss of one upper corner, overall very good and fresh. Linen-backed.