Vintage Posters

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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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1 - 60  of 260 LOTS
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First edition lithographic poster, 1935. 98x68 cm. Superb image, the only publicity poster made by Lucio Fontana. The idea of “tears” is shown to have been born almost twenty years before the creation of his most famous works on canvas. The black eclipsed [..]
€ 11.000,00 / 20.000,00
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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
€ 7.500,00 / 9.000,00
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166
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. Cm 196x142. Dudovich & Mele… two terms that simply redefined the beauty of Italian posters. QUALITY: B+. Restored loss on the right side; some tears throughout, overall great piece. Linen-backed.
€ 7.000,00 / 12.000,00
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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.
€ 5.000,00 / 8.000,00
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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.
€ 5.000,00 / 7.500,00
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260
The majority of the illustrations are from 50s to 60s. Pencil, ink and tempera on paper. Ranging from 16x14 cm up to 50x40 cm. Good state of preservation in three albums.
€ 5.000,00 / 7.500,00
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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. [..]
€ 4.500,00 / 7.500,00
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188
Fist edition lithographic poster, 1935. Printed by Edizioni Supercartello. 280x198 cm. QUALITY: A-. Customary archival folds, with minimal professiona restorations. Linen-backed.
€ 4.500,00 / 7.500,00
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11
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. Here Hohenstein used blue, orange and green for a stunning result. QUALITY: A-. Almost a [..]
€ 4.000,00 / 7.000,00
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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. [..]
€ 4.000,00 / 6.000,00
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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 [..]
€ 3.500,00 / 5.000,00
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204
Original advertising art for Cova from the early 50s.Tempera on cardboard.Signed. Excellent conditions, framed.
€ 3.500,00 / 5.000,00
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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.
€ 3.500,00 / 5.000,00
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66
First edition lithographic poster, 1921. 270x200 cm. QUALITY: A-. Minor tears on the margins wih no tears, brilliant colours, fresh paper.
€ 3.000,00 / 5.000,00
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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 [..]
€ 2.500,00 / 5.000,00
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165
First edition lithographic poster, 1900. Cm 175x124. A fine poster for infancy’s dress produced by Mele. Unsigned poster nevertheless attribuited to Aleardo Villa. QUALITY: A-. A unobtrusive restored loss, some light tears and folds, overall fine state [..]
€ 2.500,00 / 4.000,00
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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.
€ 2.500,00 / 4.000,00
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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.
€ 2.000,00 / 3.000,00
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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 [..]
€ 2.000,00 / 4.000,00
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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 [..]
€ 2.000,00 / 3.500,00
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2
Lithographic poster, first edition, 1898. 202x142 cm. QUALITY: A-. Very light tears in the middle; bright colours. Good condition. Linen-backed.
€ 1.800,00 / 2.500,00
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164
First edition lithographic poster, 1899. Cm 117x164. Rare Mele’s poster of horizontal size promoting the men’s hat line. QUALITY: A-. Some light tears and defects, overall fine state of conservation. Linen-backed.
€ 1.800,00 / 2.800,00
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123
First edition lithographic poster, 1899. 223x100 cm. The larger size version; one of the Hohenstein’s best works, designed for the Exhibition of Industry and Electrical components in Como. A truly Art Nouveau masterpiece with the palpable influence of [..]
€ 1.600,00 / 2.500,00
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First edition lithographic poster, 1898. 262x90 cm. Rare large-size version of this great poster for the Royal Theatre in Torino. The theatre season program included La Traviata and Tannahuser among many other great lyrical dramas. QUALITY: A-. An excellent [..]
€ 1.500,00 / 2.500,00
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128
First edition lithographic poster, 1908 ca. 144x105 cm. Important poster regarding Italian culture; a great painter (Nomellini), a great poet (Giovanni Pascoli) and a geat Sculptor (Leonardo Bistolfi); in one word: a must-have! QUALITY: B+. Some folds [..]
€ 1.500,00 / 2.500,00
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48
First edition lithographic poster, 1930 ca. 95x135 cm. A fine example of the poster Art by Mauzan during the Argentine’s years. QUALITY: A. Fine state of conservation. Linen-backed.
€ 1.300,00 / 2.000,00
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51
First edition litographic poster, 1947. 198x138 cm. A fine poster by Dudovich for a medical spirit. Rarely seen on the market. QUALITY: B+. Some over-printing traces in upper portion, overall fine condition. Linen-backed.
€ 1.300,00 / 2.000,00
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38
First edition lithographic poster, 1895 ca. 165x90 cm. Among the oldest images of Champagne posters, fine. QUALITY: A-. A very good and fresh copy; usual traces of horizontal folds, some foxing to the upper left corner, minimal loss in the left white [..]
€ 1.200,00 / 1.800,00
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52
First edition offset poster, 1952 ca. 136x96 cm. One of the latest poster signed by the Italian Master. QUALITY: B+. Some tears and slight damages. Linen-backed.
€ 1.200,00 / 1.800,00
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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 [..]
€ 1.200,00 / 2.200,00
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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.
€ 1.200,00 / 1.800,00
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119
First edition lithographic poster, 1899 ca. 176x100 cm. QUALITY: A. A near-mint copy. Some light tears in margins; brilliant colours. Linen-backed.
€ 1.200,00 / 2.000,00
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120
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.
€ 1.200,00 / 2.000,00
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134
First edition lithographic poster, 1937. 99x63 cm. A widely known poster designed by Lenhart. Sun-snow-sport is the slogan for holidays in Cortina. QUALITY: A. Fine and fresh item. Linen-backed.
€ 1.200,00 / 1.800,00
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31
First edition lithographic poster, 1895 ca. 58x39 cm. A superb example of the French poster Art between XIX and XX Century. QUALITY: A-. Unobtrusive marginal defects, overall excellent. Framed.
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
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39
First edition lithographic poster, 1900 ca. 200x98 cm. QUALITY: A-. Minor tears on the margins; lower corner slightly waterstained, nevertheless good conditions. Linen-backed.
€ 1.000,00 / 1.600,00
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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.
€ 1.000,00 / 1.500,00
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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 [..]
€ 1.000,00 / 1.600,00
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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, [..]
€ 1.000,00 / 1.800,00
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154
First edition lithographic poster, 1899. Cm 130x100. A very fine image from the celebrated painter; evidently an idealization of an Angel feeding sweets. QUALITY: A-. Some light tears in the margins; brilliant colours.
€ 1.000,00 / 1.600,00
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162
First edition lithographic poster, 1897. Cm 166x101. Rare! QUALITY: A-. Some very light tears on the margins; bright colours. A great copy.
€ 1.000,00 / 1.700,00
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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.
€ 1.000,00 / 1.600,00
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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 [..]
€ 1.000,00 / 1.600,00
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129
First edition lithographic poster, 1908 ca. 100x68 cm. Version without text of the famous poster of the Lake of Como designed by Metlicovitz. QUALITY: A-. Unobtrusive loss on the lower margin, overall very fine piece. Linen-backed.
€ 900,00 / 1.500,00
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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.
€ 900,00 / 1.500,00
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4
Lithographic poster, first edition, 1900. 205x101cm. Among the best graphic works signed by Gamba. This piece shows the influence by the French Art-Nouveau movement while forgoing the usual caricatural style common to many of his posters. QUALITY: A. [..]
€ 800,00 / 1.400,00
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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.
€ 800,00 / 1.500,00
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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.
€ 800,00 / 1.300,00
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149
First edition lithographic poster, 1900 ca. 93x68 cm. A fine German poster for Naval tourism services in the Mediterranean Sea. QUALITY: B+. Short tear in the lower area, some scratches and tears on the margins, fresh colours. Linen-backed.
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
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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.
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
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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, [..]
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
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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.
€ 800,00 / 1.300,00
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224
First edition lithographic poster, 1937. Cm 99x68. A local Fair made in Padua. QUALITY: A- Some folds. Linen-backed.
€ 800,00 / 1.200,00
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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.
€ 750,00 / 1.200,00
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169
First edition lithographic poster, 1925 ca. Cm 99x69. Fine example of the Art of Achille Mauzan, dating to the first period of the opening of the Agency Mauzan-Morzenti. QUALITY: A. Excellent piece, well preserved. Linen-backed.
€ 750,00 / 1.200,00
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176
First edition lithographic poster, 1949. Cm 120x80. Rare and sought-after poster by Sepo; the Merveilluse brand was among the high fashion brands most appreciated in Turin during the twenties and thirties. QUALITY: B. Some tears, overall good copy. Li [..]
€ 750,00 / 1.200,00
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45
First edition lithographic poster, 1928 ca. 140x100 cm. A fine poster. QUALITY: A. Fine item. Linen-backed.
€ 700,00 / 1.200,00
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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 [..]
€ 700,00 / 1.200,00
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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.
€ 700,00 / 1.200,00
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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: [..]
€ 700,00 / 1.200,00
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