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
131
First edition lithographic poster, 1925 ca. 82x63 cm. QUALITY: B-. Slight yellowing otherwise excellent preservation. Loss of lower portion and a light horizontal fold in the middle. Fresh colours. Linen-backed.
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.
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.
199
First edition lithographic poster, 1932. Cm 132x94. QUALITY: A. Well preserved. Linen-backed.
18
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. 100x70 cm. Promotion for a theatrical play in Modena at the beginning of XX Century. QUALITY: B+. Restoration in the lower portion, overall very good conditions. 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.
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- [..]
253
“Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope”. First Italian edition offset poster, four sheets, 1977. Cm 200x140. QUALITY: A. Customary archival folds. White paper with no tears.
49
First edition offset poster, 1946. 100x70 cm. Poster for a liquor produced in Asiago in the Dolomites. QUALITY: A. Excellent. Linen-backed.
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.
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.
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.
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 [..]
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.
135
First edition lithographic poster, 1950 ca. 100x64 cm. A pleasant and relaxing touristic poster for the Belgian hills and mountains. QUALITY: A-. Minimal tears and marginal folds, overall nice state fo preservation. Backed on japanese paper.
237
First edition lithographic poster, 1941. Cm 99x70. Rare poster concerning rowing and canoeing. QUALITY: A. Fine 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.
72
First edition offset poster, 1968 ca. 128x90 cm. An uncommon poster prepared for the Swiss market. QUALITY: A. Fine state of preservation.
141
First edition offset poster, 1956. 101x62 cm. Bezombes used currently bright colours for his painting. QUALITY: A-. Some dust-stains on the lower margin, otherwise fine state of conservation.
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 [..]
37
First edition lithographic poster, 1948 ca. 159x118 cm. Mayol’s spectacles attracted a vast public in Paris since the opening at the end of XIX C. Later, after WWII, they specialized in nude dancers. QUALITY: B+. Some yellowing and unobtrusive marginal [..]
180
First edition offset poster, 1964 ca. Cm 140x100. One of the best images created by Gruau for the women’s socks. QUALITY: A. Excellent and well preserved. Linen-backed.
140
First edition offset poster, 1954 ca. 98x62 cm. A superb image by Gruau, among his very best design. QUALITY: A. Minimal marginal tears, overall fresh and with brilliant colours. Printed on thick paper.
179
First edition offset poster, 1964 ca. Cm 140x100. One of the best images created by Gruau for women’s socks. QUALITY: A. Excellent and well preserved. Linen-backed.
249
First edition offset poster, two sheets, 1966. Cm 140x100. The third and final movie of the Sergio Leone’s Western trilogy. QUALITY: A-. Usual folds; overall fresh.
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 [..]
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.
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.
44
First edition lithographic poster on cardboard, 1925. 45x30 cm. A French Vermouth liquor produced by Richard & C. QUALITY: B+. Some light surface defects, overall very good state of conservation.
19
First edition lithographic poster, 1911. Cm 140x100. Spectacular representation of a movie from the silent era, screened by Ambrosio film in Torino. QUALITY: A. Good state of preservation. Linen-backed.
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 [..]
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.
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.
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.
56
First edition offset poster, 1954. 196x137 cm. Nice poster for two soft-drinks of utmost success in Italy. QUALITY: B. One restoration in the upper area, some folds. Linen-backed.
118
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.
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.
172
Lot of two first edition offset posters on cardboard, 1937-1950. Cm 34x24. Two of the highly valued Italian brands for men’s hats. QUALITY: A. Excellent conditions.
241
First edition offset poster, 1954. Cm 101x70. The annual poster for the voluntary recruitement in Marine corps. QUALITY: A. Excellent state of preservation. Linen-backed.
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.
150
First edition lithographic poster, 1912. 100x69 cm. This is an ante-litteram version. The s/s Imperator was the largest in the world at the time of the launch (1912). QUALITY: B+. Yellowed paper, some light folds and tears throughout. Backed on Japanese [..]
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 [..]
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.
54
First edition offset poster, 1954. 130x91 cm. Poster for the well-known Italian Chianti wine; printed in Italy for the International market. QUALITY: A. Fine item. Linen-backed.
143
First edition litographic poster, 1956. 200x138 cm. Probably the most important poster by Gregori; a stunning close-up of industrial design. QUALITY: A. Unobtrusive tear in the middle, otherwise fine and fresh state of conservation. Linen-backed.
132
First edition lithographic poster, 1929. 95x63 cm. Attractive poster; the painter portrayed the even through a psychedelic vision. QUALITY: A-. Some light marginal tears (one backed on the verso). Brilliant colours.
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.
130
First edition lithographic poster, 1910. 160x240 cm (in three separate sheets). A large size poster for the Universal Exhibition in Brussels; the posterist used an allegorical figure. QUALITY: B. Some reinforced tape on the verso along the folds. Overall [..]
252
“Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope”. First Italian edition offset poster, four sheets, 1977. Cm 200x140. QUALITY: A. Customary archival folds. White paper with no tears.
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.
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.
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.
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.
224
First edition lithographic poster, 1937. Cm 99x68. A local Fair made in Padua. QUALITY: A- Some folds. Linen-backed.
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.
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.
25
First edition lithographic poster, 1948. Cm 100x69. Important piece concerning the career of the appreciated Soprano Toti Dal Monte (1893-1975). QUALITY: A. Excellent condition. Linen-backed.
47
Original art-work for an advertising poster. Tempera on cardboard. 35x24 cm. A fine example of the Art of Cignetti. QUALITY: A. Excellent preservation. Framed.
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.