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
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.
122
Lot of three poster taken from “Les maitres de l’affiche”, 1895. 39x29 cm. Fine lot of poster of the Golden Era. QUALITY: B+. Some foxing throughout. Framed.
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 [..]
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.
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 [..]
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.
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 [..]
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.
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.
133
First edition lithographic poster, 1948. 100x64 cm. Uncommon poster; a typical composition of the touristic Italian poster. QUALITY: B. Some paper yellowing, two restored losses in the upper and the lower right corners. Backed on japanese paper.
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.
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.
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.
137
First edition lithographic poster, 1952 ca. 101x64 cm. One of the best posters for tourism in Spain in the early fifties. QUALITY: B+. Some stains on the right margin, otherwise fine state of conservation.
138
First edition offset poster, 1953. 100x70 cm. Not signed, neverthless undoubtedly by the hand of Prandoni and clearly inspired by Boccasile’s style. It promotes the small village of Limone Piemonte, renowned for ski-sports. QUALITY, A. Excellent condi [..]
139
First edition lithographic poster, 1953 ca. 101x64 cm. One of the best posters for tourism in Spain in the early fifties. QUALITY: B+. Some marginal tears.
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.
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.
142
First edition offset poster, 1951. 100x69 cm. A fine poster. The Logo of the great Fair in Bari is still used today. QUALITY: B+. Some stains on the lower margin; otherwise fine state of conservation. Framed.
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.
144
First edition offset window displayer, 1956. 24x17 cm. QUALITY: A. Excellent copy.
145
First edition lithographic poster. 1993. Cm 135x97. A rare work, among the many posters created by Razzia for Louis Vuitton’s brand. QUALITY: A. Excellent and fresh. Hand-signed by the author. Linen-backed.
146
First edition lithographic poster. 2002. Cm 132x110. Poster created for the first travel of the new cruise ship. QUALITY: A. Excellent and fresh. Hand-signed by the author. Linen-backed.
147
First edition lithographic poster. 2002. Cm 119x160. QUALITY: A. Excellent and fresh. Hand-signed by the author. Linen-backed.
148
First edition lithographic poster. 2006. Cm 153x121. A very nice modern design by Razzia, now more free and disconnected by graphic reminescences. QUALITY: A. Excellent and fresh. Hand-signed by the author. Linen-backed.
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.
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 [..]
151
First edition offset poster, 1938 ca. Cm 118x84. Fine and well executed poster, clearly inspired by the contemporary works of Cassandre. QUALITY: B. Adhesive tape traces at the right margin; crucial areas are untouched.
152
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 [..]
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 [..]
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.
155
First edition lithographic poster, 1900 ca. Cm 157x84. A flour with applications in the area of cosmetics. QUALITY: B+. Some light tears on the margins, light surface foxing and stains.
156
First edition lithographic poster, 1937. Cm 100x70. One of the first Italian products for suntanning. QUALITY: A-. Some yellowing and tears throughout. Linen-backed.
157
First edition offset poster, 1949. Cm 140x100. Nice poster; Leocrema had great success with tanning creams thanks to its successful poster campaign. QUALITY: A-. Unobtrusive marginal defects, otherwise excellent state of conservation. Linen-backed.
158
First edition offset poster on cardboard, 1937. Cm 34x23. A superb image by Boccasile, earlier than the similar and widely-knowm poster for Valle d’Aosta and Sestriere. QUALITY: B-. Some surface foxing.
159
First edition lithographic poster, 1920 ca. Cm 75x55. Unusual image; an anatomic view promoting medical pills. QUALITY: B+. Some marginal stains and tears, very good piece. Framed.
160
First edition offset poster, 1954. Cm 196x136. Jean Simmons was one of the nine Hollywood stars to promote the Lux’s soap. QUALITY: A. Excellent and fresh. Linen-backed.
161
First edition offset poster, 1990 ca. Cm 179x119. The character of Corto Maltese uses the famous Dior’s perfume! QUALITY: A-. Some folds along the margins.
162
First edition lithographic poster, 1897. Cm 166x101. Rare! QUALITY: A-. Some very light tears on the margins; bright colours. A great copy.
163
First edition lithographic poster, 1905 ca. Cm 197x70. A fashion corset used also by women for sports. QUALITY: A-. Some light tears on the margins; light horizontal fold. Nevertheless a very good and fresh copy.
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 [..]
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.
167
Lot of two items. First edition posters on cardboard. 1922-1924. Cm 19x11,5 and 26,5x18,5. QUALITY: A-. The Mauzan’s piece has a small tear at right; otherwise fine state of conservation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
173
First edition offset poster, 1938. Cm 139x99. An unusual design in the career of Gino Boccasile, with very modern and minimal graphics. QUALITY: A. Excellent conditions. Framed.
174
Pencil and tempera on paper, 1948 ca. Cm 44x30. QUALITY: A. Well preserved piece.
175
First edition lithographic poster, 1948. Cm 100x70. Fine design of two silhouettes created with tissues. QUALITY: A. Some unobtrusive folds, brilliant colours. Linen-backed. Framed.
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 [..]
177
Lot of two lithographic posters, 1959 ca. Cm 140x100. The Rouge Baiser’s poster pair, Fine design by Gruau. QUALITY: A. Excellent and fresh. Linen-backed.
178
First edition offset poster, 1959 ca. Cm 140x100. One of the most renowned posters designed by Gruau for Bemberg. QUALITY: A. Excellent and fresh. Linen-backed.
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.
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.