Philippe Sommer

Original advertising poster by Philippe Sommer for Champagne Liébart Régnier

Circa 1990

This magnificent 1905 original poster by E. Louis Lessieux (1848–1925) was commissioned by the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée (P.L.M.) railway company to promote travel to the beautiful coa...

This is an original 1980 French movie poster for “Fog” (The Fog), the cult horror film directed by John Carpenter and starring Jamie Lee Curtis, Adrienne Barbeau, and Janet Leigh. De...

This stunning 1932 original bullfighting poster by the celebrated Spanish painter Carlos Ruano Llopis (1878–1950) was created for the summer season (Verano de 1932) at the new Plaza de Toros of San Sebastián. Known for his evocative, elegant depictions of Spanish cultural life, Ruano Llopis here captures the grandeur and festivity of the corrida. The composition foregrounds a poised woman in an orange dress with a traditional black embroidered shawl, seated serenely amid blooming roses as matadors prepare in the background. Her confident gaze draws the viewer into the scene, evoking the atmosphere of Spanish bullrings and the rituals surrounding them. The typography announces “Seis Grandes Corridas de Toros, de Abono”, listing star matadors of the time such as Vicente Barrera, José Mejías (Bienvenida), and Domingo Ortega. Ruano Llopis, a master of costumbrismo and bullfighting art, created numerous posters that became icons of Spanish visual culture. His rich painterly style blends realism and theatricality, immortalising flamenco dancers, toreros, and spectators with expressive brushwork and luminous colour. This large-format poster remains an evocative testament to Spain’s golden age of tauromachia and to Ruano Llopis’s artistry. It is ideal for collectors of vintage Spanish posters...

This powerful original 1946 poster by renowned French graphic artist Paul Colin (1892–1985) was created in the aftermath of World War II for the Organisme National d’Aide aux Combattants under the high presidency of General de Gaulle. Titled “Ils Meurent Pour Vous – Victoire” (They Die For You – Victory), the poster is both a commemoration and a call to solidarity. Rendered in Colin’s bold chiaroscuro style, it depicts a kneeling French soldier silhouetted against the dawn sky, his weapon poised towards the horizon. Behind him lie the faint outlines of fallen comrades, underscoring the poster’s solemn message of sacrifice. The simple yet emotionally charged typography conveys urgent patriotism and post-war gratitude. Paul Colin, one of the greatest poster designers of the Art Deco era, was celebrated for his theatre, cabaret, and political works. Here, his graphic precision and emotional clarity serve a national cause, urging public support for veterans who fought and died for liberation. A deeply evocative historical artefact, this poster resonates today as a reminder of France’s liberation struggle and the human cost of victory. It is ideal for collectors of WWII memorabilia...

Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), The Ring, Lithograph on Paper, mid 20th century, two figures in loop, signed in pen and with the artist's signature stamped lower r...

Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), Beach Horizontal Composition, Lithograph on Paper, mid 20th century, marked "artist's proof" lower left, signed in pencil and with ...

Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), Medrano Clown with Clarinet, Lithograph on Paper, circa 1955, numbered edition "15/50" lower left, signed in pencil and with the ar...

Manfred Schwartz (American, b. Poland, 1909-1970), "Green Serration", Lithograph in Colors on Paper, mid 20th century, green waves and pointillism, numbered edition "11/50" lower lef...