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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 [..]
2
Lithographic poster, first edition, 1898. 202x142 cm. QUALITY: A-. Very light tears in the middle; bright colours. Good condition. Linen-backed.
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 [..]
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. [..]
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 [..]
153
First edition lithographic poster, 1900 ca. Cm 140x103. A fine example of the art of Guillaume. Rare and interesting item with some added writing in Italian on the lower margin. QUALITY: A-. Unobtrusive professionally restored loss in the upper right [..]
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.
144
First edition offset window displayer, 1956. 24x17 cm. QUALITY: A. Excellent copy.
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 [..]
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.
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.
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.
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.
8
First edition offset windows displayer, 1929. 33x23 cm. Advertisement for insurance against hailstorms. QUALITY: B+. Good state of conservation.
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.
32
First edition lithographic poster, 1895 ca. 88x62 cm. QUALITY: B. Expertly restored of a loss in the upper left corner. Light paper yellowing. Framed.
35
Rare book of the earlier years of Cappiello with 70 charicatural lithographic sketches. 38x28 cm. QUALITY: B+. Unobtrusive marginal paper yellowing, spine renewed.
3
Lithographic poster, first edition, 1885. 120x85 Cm. Very rare original poster of the Italian State lottery. QUALITY: A. Light oxidation of the paper and folds, otherwise good condition. Linen-backed.
36
First edition lithographic poster, 1920 ca. 107x38 cm. This magician performed also at the Theatrical in Chicago. QUALITY: A. Framed.
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 [..]
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.
40
First edition offset advertising calendar, 1922. 77,5x30 cm. Very rare advertising calendar for the Coca-Cola company. An ink stamp in lower left is related to a shop (Alessandro Casa, Hartford-Connecticut). QUALITY: B. Slight tears in left margin. Two [..]
43
First edition lithographic poster, 1925. 34x24 cm. Probably from the hand of Jean D’Ylen or another follower of Leonetto Cappiello. QUALITY: A. Framed.
46
First edition lithographic poster, 1925 ca. 100x70 cm. QUALITY: A. Excellent conservation.
53
First edition offset poster, 1952. 100x70 cm. Fine image of sport Sailing used for the promotion of Riccadonna wines. QUALITY: A-. Unobtrusive marginal defects. Linen-backed.
57
First edition offset poster, 1962 ca. 68x39 cm. Rare Italian advertisting poster for Coca-Cola. QUALITY: B+. Some light stains, overall very good. Framed (old).
58
First edition offset poster, 1990 ca. 178x120 cm. Fashion couture and Champagne… what else? QUALITY: A. Perfect condition. Linen-backed.
60
First edition lithographic poster, 1946. 100x70 cm. The first appearance in Italy of the famous soluble coffee. QUALITY: B+. Minimal loss in upper corner, light tears and surface damages, overall very good. Linen-backed.
1
Lithographic poster, first edition, 1857. 105x7 Cm. An extraordinary and rare poster. QUALITY: B. Minimal color loss in the upper left corner, some adhesive tape on the margins and a few folds. Overall a pleasant and collectible item.
6
First edition lithographic poster, 1920 ca. 98x68 cm. Propaganda for boats insurance. QUALITY: A. Excellent state of conservation. 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.
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 [..]
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
7
First edition lithographic poster, 1910 ca. 80x52 cm. Advertisement piece for insurance against hailstorms. QUALITY: B+. Few light signs of damage, overall very good condition. Linen-backed.
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: [..]
121
First edition lithographic poster, 1910 ca. 70x45 cm. A superb poster, unseen on the market in recent years. Meteor brand produced bycicles in Graz since 1888. QUALITY: A-. Some light tears on the margins; brilliant colours.
124
First edition lithographic poster, 1895 ca. 66x33 cm. A rare and ancient poster of Riva del Garda near Trento. QUALITY: B-. Restored upper left corner, overall very good state of preservation. Linen-backed.
125
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. 141x100 cm. Allegorical figure promoting the mineral water of Montecatini. QUALITY: A-. Some light tears on the margins; brilliant colours. Linen-backed.
126
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. 100x80 cm. Among the eldest touristic Italian posters ever, rare. QUALITY: A. Light folds.
127
First edition litographic poster, 1905. 208x118 cm. A fine poster for a monument inauguration in Carpi near Modena and Bologna. Rare! QUALITY: A-. Unobtrusive tears and yellowing, overall fine state of preservation. Linen-backed.
136
First edition lithographic poster, 1948 ca. 100x70 cm. One of the widely known Hotels in Venice; actually five-star luxe rating. QUALITY: B+. Very slight yellowing, some tears on the margins.
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.
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 [..]
168
First edition enameled plate, 1925 ca. Cm 49x35. Fine subject, the subject was reused in advertising for over 50 years. Rare version, with metal and reliefs. QUALITY: A-. Light bumping along margins; overall good state of conservation.
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First edition lithographic poster, 1898 ca. 303x76 cm. Very rare poster panel portraying an image showing the strong influence of Japonisme style. QUALITY: A-. Minimal marginal defects, light horizontal folds; overall very good conditions.
170
First edition lithographic poster, 1928. Cm 98x68. QUALITY: A. Excellent piece, good state of preservation. Linen-backed.
171
Art-Déco advertising box, 1930 ca. Cm 24x17x5. Modernist design. The box contained socks. The Epstein manufacturer was located in Bologna. QUALITY: B+. Light superficial damages, overall very good state of conservation.
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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. [..]