Live auction 459
Vintage Posters
tue 27 October 2020
Milan - Via San Marco 2
SINGLE SESSION 27/10/2020 Hours 15:00
A collection of vintage posters from private assignments
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Viewing in Milan from Friday 23 to Monday 26, 10am to 7pm
The Best Awards
Lot N. 109
Adolf Hohenstein (1856-1928) CORRIERE DELLA SERA - MILANO
First edition lithographic poster, 1898. 216x106 cm. A real Masterpiece by Hohenstein; possibly the most appreciated Italian newspaper poster of any time. QUALITY: [..]
Estimate
€ 4.500,00 / 7.500,00
Lot N. 11
Adolf Hohenstein (1856-1928) IRIS, MUSICA DI P.MASCAGNI...
First edition lithographic poster, 1898. Cm 276x96. This lyrical opera was very appreciated in Italy at the end of XIX Century; Pietro Mascagni wrote the music. [..]
Estimate
€ 4.000,00 / 7.000,00
Lot N. 202
Franz Lenhart (1898-1992) MODIANO, CARTINE E TUBETTI PER SIGARETTE
First edition lithographic poster, 1936. Cm 149x99. A great poster; among the very best design ever made of the Art-Dèco fashion. Lenhart, usually worked for tourist [..]
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 3.500,00
Lot N. 108
Adolf Hohenstein (1856-1928) IL RESTO DEL CARLINO... BOLOGNA
First edition lithographic poster, 1898. 151x100 cm. A great image by the German-Italian Master. The face of the young reader is gently and superbly enlightened. [..]
Estimate
€ 2.000,00 / 4.000,00
Lot N. 64
Adolf Hohenstein (1856-1928) BITTER CAMPARI, MILANO
First edition lithographic poster, 1899. Cm 206x102. A highly important piece of Campari’s propaganda. Unusual for the use of chromatic effects, it is uncommon [..]
Estimate
€ 3.500,00 / 5.000,00
Lot N. 83
Osvaldo Ballerio (1870-1942) BISCOTTI AMARETTI DELSER / CARLO DELSER, MARTIGNACCO, UDINE
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. 157x95 cm. Very fine poster by Ballerio for a biscuit producer. The design shows an influence from the British Pre-Raphaelite [..]
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.600,00
Lot N. 88
Emka BAICOLI, I FAMOSI BISCOTTI VENEZIANI... COLUSSI
First edition lithographic poster, 1949. 100x70 cm. Delicacy for traditional biscuits. QUALITY: A. Fine item. Framed.
Estimate
€ 150,00 / 250,00
Lot N. 65
Leonetto Cappiello ( 1875-1942 ) BITTER CAMPARI
First edition lithographic poster, 1921. 101x70 cm. A rare version printed on thick paper of the widely known poster with the red elf on black background. QUALITY: [..]
Estimate
€ 1.200,00 / 2.200,00
Lot N. 188
Giuseppe Riccobaldi FIAT 1500
Fist edition lithographic poster, 1935. Printed by Edizioni Supercartello. 280x198 cm. QUALITY: A-. Customary archival folds, with minimal professiona restorations. [..]
Estimate
€ 4.500,00 / 7.500,00
Lot N. 189
Plinio Codognato ( 1878- 1940) FIAT 514
First edition lithographic poster, 1930. Cm 386x282. A superb work by Codognato for the first compact size car produced in Italy. QUALITY: B. One crackled tear [..]
Estimate
€ 5.000,00 / 8.000,00
Lot N. 39
Anonimo SANGEMINI, ACQUA MINERALE NATURALE DIGESTIVA ANTI URICA...
First edition lithographic poster, 1900 ca. 200x98 cm. QUALITY: A-. Minor tears on the margins; lower corner slightly waterstained, nevertheless good conditions. [..]
Estimate
€ 1.000,00 / 1.600,00
Lot N. 66
Leonetto Cappiello ( 1875-1942 ) CAMPARI
First edition lithographic poster, 1921. 270x200 cm. QUALITY: A-. Minor tears on the margins wih no tears, brilliant colours, fresh paper.
Estimate
€ 3.000,00 / 5.000,00
61
First edition poster on cardboard. 1948 ca. 48x33 cm. A very rare poster on cardboard by Boccasile; promoting a decaffeinated product. QUALITY: B. Some scratches on the margin area, overall very good condition.
62
First edition lithographic poster, 1951. 99x69 cm. A substitute coffee produced locally in Italy. QUALITY: B+. Some light surface damages, overall very good. Linen-backed.
63
First edition lithographic poster, 1951. 70x50 cm. Funny graphics, another Italian substitute coffee brand. QUALITY: A. Unobtrusive marginal tear, otherwise fine condition.
64
First edition lithographic poster, 1899. Cm 206x102. A highly important piece of Campari’s propaganda. Unusual for the use of chromatic effects, it is uncommon and very sought after by collectors and Art lovers. QUALITY: A-. Traces of marginal tears [..]
65
First edition lithographic poster, 1921. 101x70 cm. A rare version printed on thick paper of the widely known poster with the red elf on black background. QUALITY: A-. Some marginal defects; very light surface cracks, otherwise excellent state of pre [..]
66
First edition lithographic poster, 1921. 270x200 cm. QUALITY: A-. Minor tears on the margins wih no tears, brilliant colours, fresh paper.
67
First edition lithographic poster, 1925 ca. 70x197 cm. An unusual reunion, a text-only horizontal poster along with the well-known “Campari-dog” as designed by Cappiello. The two posters sometimes are found together. QUALITY: A-. Slight yellowing, otherwise [..]
68
Complete collection in 5 volumes, limited edition of 1000 numbered copies. Offered by Ditta Davide Campari & C., 1927-1932. Printed with the typography of Bertieri in Milan. Rare in excellent state of preservation with minimal foxing thoughout.
69
First edition lithographic poster, 1948. 100x70 cm. Nice poster designed by Fisanotti, one of the two he made for Campari’s bitter. QUALITY: A. Excellent preservation.
70
First edition lithographic poster, 1948. 128x90 cm. QUALITY: A. Excellent preservation.
71
First edition offset poster, 1966. 128x90 cm. A fine example of the advertising activity of the Swiss posterist. QUALITY: A. Good state of preservation.
72
First edition offset poster, 1968 ca. 128x90 cm. An uncommon poster prepared for the Swiss market. QUALITY: A. Fine state of preservation.
73
First edition offset poster, 1973. 140x198 cm (in two sheets). Nice sport poster made for Campari during the seventies. QUALITY: A-. Slight marginal defects, overall fine conservation.
![Armando Testa (1917-1992) CARPANO / BRINDISI STORICO CON PUNT E MES [NAPOLEONE]](https://imageapi.cambiaste.com/api/lotto/immagine/218373/0/600.jpg)
74
First edition lithographic poster, 1956. 200x140 cm. 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.
![Armando Testa (1917-1992) CARPANO / BRINDISI STORICO CON PUNT E MES [CAVOUR]](https://imageapi.cambiaste.com/api/lotto/immagine/218374/0/600.jpg)
75
First edition lithographic poster, 1956. 200x140 cm. QUALITY: A. Fresh item with brilliant colours.
![Armando Testa (1917-1992) CARPANO / BRINDISI STORICO CON PUNT E MES [GIUSEPPE VERDI]](https://imageapi.cambiaste.com/api/lotto/immagine/218375/0/600.jpg)
76
After the success of the first series called “Brindisi”, Testa designed another situation with King Carpano opposed this time to the composer Giuseppe Verdi. 200x140 cm. QUALITY: A. Fresh item with brilliant colours.
77
First edition silkscreen poster, 1960 ca. 198x140 cm. A superb poster printed with fluorescent ink. Among the best of the fortunate series of “Brindisi Carpano”. QUALITY: A-. Minimal tears and surface damages, otherwise excellent condition. Framed.
78
First edition offset poster, 1958. 140x100 cm. The impressive minimalism of Armando Testa. QUALITY: A-. A few marginal defects, overall very good conditions. Linen-backed.
79
First edition lithographic poster, 1895 ca. 152x66 cm. A fine Dutch posters, printed in Italian. QUALITY: A-. Two light horizontal folds, very light foxing, overall excellent condition.
80
First edition lithographic poster, 1899. 140x100 cm. A fine poster, unfortunatly not signed, evidently inspired by French Art-Nouveau style. QUALITY: A. Extremely fresh and bright item. No defects whatsoever except three unobtrusive slight defects on [..]
81
First edition lithographic poster, 1904. 195x105 cm. Poster promoting refrigerations services in Genua. QUALITY: B+. Two little losses professionally restored (left margin and upper right corner). Another little restoration in the middle. Very fresh. [..]
82
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. 158x105 cm. Nice design; probably by the hand of Galileo Chini; printed in Great Britain and later used in Italy. QUALITY: A-. Light tears and folds, overall excellent condition. Linen-backed.
83
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. 157x95 cm. Very fine poster by Ballerio for a biscuit producer. The design shows an influence from the British Pre-Raphaelite mouvement. QUALITY: A-. Minimal tear backed with Japan in upper margin. Few light [..]
84
First edition lithographic poster, 1920 ca. Cm 44x31. Rare. A poster promoting specialty biscuits produced in Novara. QUALITY: B+. Horizontal fold, overall fine state of conservation. Linen-backed.
85
First edition lithographic poster, 1925 ca. 198x138 cm. One of the many posters for the Lazzaroni’s brand (buiscuits producer), all between 1920 and 1940. QUALITY: A-. Light tears and folds, brilliant colours. Linen-backed.
86
First edition lithographic poster, 1932. 134x92 cm. Lazzaroni was extremel active in advertising during the thirties; excellent biscuits! QUALITY: A. Fresh and well preserved. Linen-backed.
87
First edition lithographic poster, 1932. 140x99 cm. A nice poster promoting a typical cake produced by Colussi. QUALITY: A-. Light stain on the upper margin. Overall very good conditions. Framed.
88
First edition lithographic poster, 1949. 100x70 cm. Delicacy for traditional biscuits. QUALITY: A. Fine item. Framed.
89
First edition lithographic poster, 1930 ca. 86x61cm. Very rare poster for an ice machine, manufactured in Milan. QUALITY: A-. Minimal marginal tears, overall freshly preserved and with brilliant colours. Printed on thick paper.
90
First edition lithographic poster, 1933. 34x49 cm. A contest during a local Fair promoted by a cheese producer. QUALITY: A. Perfect state of conservation. Linen-backed.
91
Lot of three first edition lithographic posters on cardboard, 1933-1935. 23x34 cm up to 50x35 cm. Nice lot of three small posters with Masterchefs in action. QUALITY: B+/B. Some signs of damage on the margins and corners.
92
First edition offset poster, 1949 ca. 129x92 cm. The widely known poster of Savignac, probably his most important work for an Italian brand. QUALITY: C+. Restored loss to the upper right corner. Margins renewed with some tears throughout. Linen-backed [..]
93
First edition lithographic poster, 1952. 195x135 cm. Sepo designed many advertising campaign for Talmone; this is one of the most well known images. QUALITY: B. Some folds, tears and stains throughout. Linen-backed.
94
First edition offset poster, 1950 ca. 70x100 cm. Poster promoting a local cheese similar to the better-known Gorgonzola. QUALITY: A. Excellent state of conservation. Linen-backed.
95
First edition offset poster, 1953. 100x69 cm. A well-known poster for a canned meat Italian product. QUALITY: A-. Some light folds, overall fine. Linen-backed.
96
First edition offset poster, 1953. Cm 98x70. Funny subject for another Italian canned meat producer. QUALITY: A. Excellent preservation. Linen-backed.
97
First edition offset poster, 1958. Cm 70x33. Fine poster of small size; Rossi authored many nice posters for Martini e Motta in the fifties and sixties. QUALITY: A. With a stamp in lower area, otherwise excellent and fresh state of conservation. Linen [..]
98
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. 141x101 cm. Fine image, possibly from the hand of Gamba. Very rare and not present in Raccolta Salce Museum. QUALITY: A. Expert restoration of a slight loss in right margin, overall excellent state of preservation. [..]
99
First edition lithographic poster, 1905. 140x100 cm (in two separate sheets). QUALITY: A. Fresh state of preservation. A great copy.
100
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. 44x33 cm. Fine work signed by Ballerio promoting fertilizers for agriculture. QUALITY: B. Some folds and minimal tears; brilliant colours.
101
First edition lithographic poster, 1930 ca. 140x100 cm. Nice poster, unfortunatly not signed, promoting a company producing agriculture machinery. QUALITY: A-. Light surface defects, overall fine state of preservation. Linen-backed.
102
First edition offset poster, 1960 ca. 100x70 cm. One of a very few posters designed by Puppo for product advertising and not tourism as his usual. QUALITY: A. Near mint copy. Linen-backed.
103
First edition lithographic poster, 1896. 138x97 cm. Very rare poster promoting the annual subscription campaign for the Milan’s daily newspaper “La Sera”. QUALITY: A. Unobtrusive defects, overall excellent and fresh. Linen-backed.
104
First edition lithographic poster, 1898. 100x69 cm. The periodical was associated with “La Tribuna”, Roma. QUALITY: B+. Two small restored losses, overall excellent state of preservation. Linen-backed.
105
First edition lithographic poster, 1897. 123x86 cm. The first of the poster’s trilogy created by Aleardo Villa for the newspaper of Genova. QUALITY: A-. A very fresh item, minimal paper oxidation, nevertheless excellent conditions. Linen-backed.
106
First edition lithographic poster, 1897. 124x86 cm. The “red Caffaro”. Superb. QUALITY: A-. Light marginal tears, some light surface stains, overall fine state of conservation. Linen-backed.
107
First edition lithographic poster, 1898 ca. 124x88 cm. The third and possibly best poster designed by Aleardo Villa. QUALITY: A-. Some light surface stains, overall fine. Linen-backed.
108
First edition lithographic poster, 1898. 151x100 cm. A great image by the German-Italian Master. The face of the young reader is gently and superbly enlightened. A great piece. QUALITY: B+ Expert restorations to one vertical tear; minimal marginal loss [..]
109
First edition lithographic poster, 1898. 216x106 cm. A real Masterpiece by Hohenstein; possibly the most appreciated Italian newspaper poster of any time. QUALITY: A-. Exceptionally fresh copy. Minimal marginal tears professionally restored, bright colours. [..]
110
First edition lithographic poster, 1899. 146x106 cm. A superb poster by Carpanetto; it’s an important piece of the Italian newspaper history promoting the daily printed in Torino. QUALITY: A-. A great copy. Some very light tears in margins; brilliant [..]
111
First edition lithographic poster, 1900. 176x117 cm. Rare poster; the Artist directs the attention to the names of many writers and contributors of the newspaper. QUALITY: A. Fresh and well preserved item. Linen-backed.
112
First edition lithographic poster, 1900 ca. 148x105 cm. Rare poster promoting a newspaper printed in Turin. QUALITY: A-. Minimal tears and marginal defects, otherwise in great conditions. Linen-backed in two separate sheets.
113
First edition lithographic poster, 1900 ca. 101x70 cm. One of the many posters designed by Beltrami for this weekly newspaper. QUALITY: A-. Minimal loss in the right margin; professionally restored; overall fine state of preservation. Linen-backed.
114
First edition lithographic poster, 1910 ca. 172x100 cm. Magnificent floreal background. The poster is unfortunatly not signed. QUALITY: A-. Great copy. Some minor tears, restored loss in the lower blank margin; bright colours. Linen-backed.
115
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. 192x74 cm. Very rare poster promoting a periodical for women. QUALITY: B+. Overall excellent preservation. Minimal marginal tears, upper and lower margins were trimmed. Linen-backed.
116
First edition lithographic poster, 1900. 215x79 cm. Probably the best poster signed by Casaltoli. The Almanacco was printed by the widely known Bemporad editions, located in Florence. QUALITY: A-. Fresh and bright copy, minimal tears and folds throughout, [..]
117
First edition lithographic poster, 1897. 104x102 cm. Rare poster of the American bycicles’. The motto “built like a watch” was introduced after two property changes when the brand was acquired by Westfield Manufacturing company around 1900-1901. QUALITY: [..]
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First edition lithographic poster, 1898. 105x73 cm. Rare poster for a bicycle competition held during the Turin’s General Exhibition in 1898. QUALITY: A-. Unobtrusive marginal restorations, otherwise fine state of preservation. Linen-backed.
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First edition lithographic poster, 1899 ca. 176x100 cm. QUALITY: A. A near-mint copy. Some light tears in margins; brilliant colours. Linen-backed.
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First edition lithographic poster, 1900 ca. 156x100 cm. Rare and fine bicycle poster for the Italian market. Empress manufactured bicycles in Southwich, Mass. U.S.A. QUALITY: A-. Some very light tears on the margins; brilliant colours.