Philippe Sommer

Philippe Sommer's original poster for Saint Amour domaine le moulin berger

Circa 1990

The 1971 Prix d'Amérique poster by Mathieu for the Loterie Nationale is a striking example of mid-20th-century French graphic design, capturing the essence of one of France's most prestigious horse racing events. The Prix d'Amérique, held annually at the Hippodrome de Vincennes, is the world's most famous trotting race, and the Loterie Nationale (National Lottery) played an essential role in promoting and supporting major national events such as this. Mathieu, the designer of this poster, was known for his ability to blend dynamic imagery with modernist design principles, often creating works that felt both contemporary and timeless. This poster encapsulates the excitement and grandeur of the Prix d'Amérique, utilizing bold colors and clean lines that were hallmarks of graphic design during that era. The poster was not only an advertisement for the event but also for the Loterie Nationale, which used such occasions to encourage public participation in the national lottery. The Loterie Nationale played a significant role in funding various public initiatives and events in France, with posters like this serving as both promotional tools and collectible pieces of art. Collectors and enthusiasts of vintage racing...

Philippe Sommer's original poster for Chateau Lafargue Pessac Léognan stands as a visual testament to elegance, transcending the boundaries of a mere advertisement. Sommer's artisti...

Beautiful poster after Charles Loupot for the Saint-Raphaël aperitif. The Saint-Raphaël is an aperitif made from a mixture of mistelle and aromatic plants. Charles Loupot was a Frenc...

The circa 1990 original advertising poster by Philippe Sommer for Liquoristerie de Provence introduces Versinthe, a unique liquor infused with absinthe plants. Limited to just 550 co...

Manifest Galerie Jacques Péron is an original colored lithograph on wove paper realized for an exhibition of Various Artists in 1960s. The artwork is signed and dated. Good Condi...

Hommage à Fernand Mourlot André Brazilier, 1989.

Jean Widmer Original Poster, 'Archives De L’art Contemporain', Circa 1970 Jean Widmer (1930-2014) was a Swiss graphic artist who made significant contributions to the field of grap...

Exhibition of Moulin de Vauboyen is an original offset and lithograph, realized in occasione of the exhibition of Erni, Steinlen, Trémois in 1969 in Bievrres at Moulin de Vauboyen. ...