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
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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
181
First edition offset poster, 1950 ca. Cm 99x70. A typical example of the poster Art by Mosca with a young girl on a white background. QUALITY: B+. Lightly yellowed paper, one tear at the left margin, some light folds, overall very good piece.
182
First edition offset poster, 1975 ca. Cm 95x67. QUALITY: A-. Light marginal tears and defects; overall excellent state of conservation. The Jesus’ jeans campaign featured Oliviero Toscani, a vibrant testimonial, with some stunning photographic images. [..]
183
First edition lithographic poster, 1924. Cm 100x98. Rare version pre-printing text promoting the horse races at Parco Reale in Monza. QUALITY: A-. Some light folds and tears, overall fine state of conservation. Linen-backed.
184
First edition lithographic poster, 1925 ca. Cm 96x66. Fine poster by Biscaretti who designed many advertising campaings for cars and their accessories throughout his career. QUALITY: B+. Minimal expert restoration to small marginal losses; light tears, [..]
185
Final painting, mixed technique on cardboard, 1929 ca. Cm 62x47. An original signed maquette for a newspaper advertisement for the brand Shell motor oils. QUALITY: B-. Minor tears, surface signs of damage and light stains. Overall good conditions. Contemporary [..]
186
First edition promotional magazine, 1917. Cm 41x30 e 40x56. Complete brochure of the rare coloured poster by Metlicovitz. QUALITY: A-. Light fold and minor tears to some pages. Overall fine state of conservation.
187
First edition lithographic display on cardboard, 1927. Cm 22x16. Fine design by Codognato for the introduction in Italy of car sales by instalments. QUALITY: A. Excellent state of conservation.
188
Fist edition lithographic poster, 1935. Printed by Edizioni Supercartello. 280x198 cm. QUALITY: A-. Customary archival folds, with minimal professiona restorations. Linen-backed.
189
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 in the middle. Some light folds throughout. Linen-backed.
190
First edition lithographic poster, 1960 ca. Cm 100x70. A competition race of motocross near Cuneo. QUALITY:A-. Unobtrusive surface signs of damage in the lower portion, otherwise excellent state of conservation. Linen-backed.
191
First edition offset poster, 1972. Cm 70x120. Original advertising poster for the Great Fair in Monza, which is dedicated to sportcars. QUALITY: A. Perfect item. Linen-backed.
192
First edition lithographic poster, 1964 ca. Cm 99x68. Nice poster; the “Dingo” was the most successful scooter produced by Guzzi during the Sixties. QUALITY: A-. Minimal loss in the upper left corner, otherwise fine state of conservation. Linen-backed [..]
193
First edition offset poster, 1983. Cm 100x70. Probably the best poster made by Nespolo. Hand-autographed by the artist at right. QUALITY: B+. Folded, nevertheless fresh item.
194
First edition cromolithographic poster, 1890 ca. Cm 60x41. A fine example of the colour Art printing at the end of the XIX Century. QUALITY: A-. Tear in the upper section, otherwise fine and printed on thick paper.
195
First edition lithographic poster, 1920 ca. Cm 135x99. A funny poster promoting a furniture polish; unfortunatly not signed, possibly by the hand of Aurelio Craffonara. QUALITY: B+. Marginal tears, overall fine.
196
First edition lithographic poster, 1929. Cm 100x70. This not signed poster reminds to the graphic of Futurismus’ ambient. QUALITY: A. Excellent and well preserved. Linen-backed.
197
Original final artwork, tempera on cardboard, 1929. Cm 35x25. A project for a poster or monthly advertising of a ceramic’s stowe. QUALITY: A-.Some spotting in lower area. Adhesive tape signs on verso.
198
First edition lithographic poster, 1930 ca. Cm 99x69. The Brill footwear cream was the most successful brand of his kind in Italy. QUALITY: A. Fine state of conservation. Linen-backed.
199
First edition lithographic poster, 1932. Cm 132x94. QUALITY: A. Well preserved. Linen-backed.
200
First edition lithographic poster, 1933. Cm 100x69. Advertisement of an Italian wristwatch which was then officially adopted by Italian Railways. QUALITY: A. Excellent state of preservation. Linen-backed.
201
First edition advertising on metal, 1920 ca. Cm 68x48. An Orientalist subject promoting the famous rolling paper for cigarettes. QUALITY: B+. Some light rust on the margins, overall fine conditions.
202
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 propaganda; here he realized a superlative seductive smoker female. QUALITY: A-. Unobtrusive [..]
203
Original artwork, tempera on cardboard, 1948 ca. Cm 123x73. Superbly designed maquette for a poster. The brand Cova was active in Milan after WWII in furniture for exterior and homes. QUALITY: A. Fine state of preservation. Framed.
204
Original advertising art for Cova from the early 50s.Tempera on cardboard.Signed. Excellent conditions, framed.
205
Original advertising art for Cova by Boccasile, one of the most famous Italian advertising authors. Early 50s; Tempera on cardboard,signed and framed. Scarce, slight usage signs. Excellent conditions , framed
206
First edition silkscreen posters. 1995. Printed on glossy sheet. Cm 64x49. A nice portfolio album by Dalla Costa edited for the exhibition at Galleria Brera in Milan. QUALITY: A.
207
First edition offset poster on cardboard, 1975. Cm 49x34. Alice and Ellen Kessler… unforgettable legs. QUALITY: A. Fine state of preservation.
208
First edition lithographic music sheet, 1925 ca. Cm 34x24. Super-rare music sheet by the Futurist artist. The music sheet here missing, was written by Nino Formoso. QUALITY: B. Some defects and small losses on the inner margin.
209
First edition lithographic poster, 1947. Cm 102x64. One of the most appreciated modern posters of the French Riviera. QUALITY: A. Fine preservation.
210
First edition lithographic poster, 1954. Cm 68x48. Rare poster for the Art opening exhibition of drawings and maquettes of Marcello Dudovich. QUALITY: A. Excellent preservation. Linen-backed.
211
Reprint poster, 1960 ca. 48x33 cm each. Re-edition in smaller size of two legendary posters by Lautrec. QUALITY: A. Framed.
212
First edition lithographic poster, 1968. Cm 74x47. A fine poster taken from a superb painting by the great Bielorussian artist, Chagall; signed in ink (attribuited) on the lower right. QUALITY: A. Fine state of preservation. Framed.
213
First edition lithographic poster, 1970. Cm 78x53. Poster from one of latest exhibitions of the great Master of XX Century Art. QUALITY: A. Fine state of preservation.
214
First edition offset poster, 1961. Cm 138x100. Rare poster for a Theatrical piece designed by Luzzati, who was also one of the four founders of the Company. QUALITY: A-. Paper slightly yellowed, unobtrusive surface defects; overall fine state of preservation. [..]
215
Firt edition serigraphic poster, 1968. Cm 68x59,5. Quality: A. Excellent fresh item. The breakthrough graphic composition of Bauhaus here promoted in an exhibition for the 50th anniversary of the Mouvement foundation.
216
First edition lithographic poster, 1917. Cm 139x100. Rare poster for the National loans offered during the WWI. QUALITY: A-. Light fold traces, overall very good state of preservation. Linen-backed.
217
First edition lithographic poster, 1927 ca. Cm 139x97. Unusual poster promoted by Italian Aerial League in collaboration with the cream company Rossa, located in Vercelli. The text refers to the entreprise of Francesco De Pinedo who made one of the earlies [..]
218
First edition lithographic poster, 1932. Cm 96x137. Superb image of battleship; poster for the enlistment in Marine corps. Printed on heavy thick paper. QUALITY: B-. Marginal tears and defects throughout.
219
First edition lithographic poster, 1935. Cm 95x135. Nice promoting poster for the enlistment in Marine corps. Printed on heavy thick paper. QUALITY: A-. Minimal marginal defects, overall excellent.
220
First edition lithographic poster, 1932. Cm 139x100. This daily newspaper was directed by one of the most influential officials of the Fascist party and close friend of Benito Mussolini. QUALITY: A. Excellent fresh item, bright colours. Linen-backed. [..]
221
First edition lithographic poster, 1936. Cm 132x94. QUALITY: A-. Excellent fresh item, minimal surface scratches and one tear to the lower portion. Linen-backed.
222
First edition lithographic poster, 1936. Cm 135x95. Extremely rare poster promoting a private school in Turin, which no longer exists which does not exist anymore). QUALITY: A-. Some tears and folds on the lower portion, good state of conservation. Li [..]
223
First edition lithographic poster, 1935. Cm 97x68. Rare printing proof; the poster, designed by three artists, promotes an athletic competition in Padova during the Fascist era. QUALITY: A-. Some light folds, overall fine state of preservation. Linen- [..]
224
First edition lithographic poster, 1937. Cm 99x68. A local Fair made in Padua. QUALITY: A- Some folds. Linen-backed.
225
First edition lithographic poster, 1938. Cm 100x70. Nice work signed by Cignetti, using two colours only and promoting a local Fair in Strà near Venice. QUALITY: A. Good state of preservation. Linen-backed.
226
First edition lithographic poster, 1942. Cm 69x49. The Grape’s Fair was of the highest importance and success in Italy during the Fascist era. Rare poster. QUALITY: A. Linen-backed.
227
First edition lithographic poster, 1943. Cm 99x69. The Fascist party (section of Mantua) invites workers to subscribe. QUALITY: A-. Some light folds, overall fine state of preservation. Linen-backed.
228
First edition lithographic poster, 1941. Cm 100x69. Rare poster for a bycicle race near Padua during WWII. QUALITY: A. Excellent state of preservation. Linen-backed.
229
Firt edition lithographic poster, 1937. Cm 100x70. Quality: A-. Light stain in the upper area, some folds, good state of preservation. Propaganda piece for travel and naval transports from Italy to Africa.
230
First edition offset poster, 1936. Cm 74x104. Uncommon poster of defense against air raids. QUALITY: A-. Some tears and small defects throughout, otherwise fine. Linen-backed.
231
First edition lithographic poster, 1936. Cm 138x98. Military propaganda for recruitement. A fine Martinati’s poster. QUALITY: A-. Light horizontal fold, otherwise excellent. Linen-backed.
232
First edition lithographic poster, 1938. Cm 196x134. Stunning poster. Mastroianni designed a few subjects in his career, all for military Propaganda. QUALITY: A-. Tear in the lower section, professionally restored. Linen-backed.
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First edition lithographic poster, 1937. Cm 138x98. One of a very few posters designed by Martinati in propaganda and advertising domain and not for movies. QUALITY: A-. Minimal losses in the middle, otherwise excellent. Linen-backed.
234
First edition lithographic poster, 1938. Cm 139x98. A fine example of Military propaganda. The artist was especially active in comic art. QUALITY: A-. Light horizontal yellowing, otherwise excellent. Linen-backed.
235
Tempera on cardboard. Cm 42x32. An original maquette for a postcard or poster commemorating an Italian hero of WWII. QUALITY: B+. Some foxing on the margins. Contemporary frame.
236
First edition lithographic poster, 1941. Cm 97x67. A rare poster of the Italian federation of Athletics. QUALITY: A-. Unobtrusive folds, lower margin slightly trimmed with the partial loss of the printer’s name. Linen-backed.
237
First edition lithographic poster, 1941. Cm 99x70. Rare poster concerning rowing and canoeing. QUALITY: A. Fine state of preservation. Linen-backed.
238
First edition offset poster, 1944. Cm 99x69. Rare poster; idealized image of the propaganda of Repubblica Sociale Italiana. QUALITY: A-. Some folds throughout.
239
A couple of first edition offset poster, 1944. Cm 30x25. Rare poster of Repubblica Sociale Italiana. QUALITY: A-. Some marginal stains.
240
First edition offset poster, 1949. Cm 100x69. Rare poster for the Aero military Academy. QUALITY: A-. Small tear in the upper corner, otherwise good state of preservation. Linen-backed.