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Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Alcohol Poster, Bitter Campari, Clown, 1921

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Original Vintage Alcohol Poster for Bitter Campari dating from 1921 by Leonetto Cappiello. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942) Title: Bitter Campari Date: 1921 Size: 26.8 x 38.6 in / 68 x 98 cm Printer : Les nouvelles affiches Cappiello – Les Ateliers d’art Devambez, 32 Rue Beaujon_Paris Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Normally designates a poster in very good condition. Colours are fresh and there is very little or no paper loss. Any imperfections are marginal and unnoticeable). Details: Poster to promote the Campari. A pixie or harlequin, dressed in a red jumpsuit with white polka dots, comes out of an orange peel. He is holding a bottle of Campari in his left hand. Campari is a liqueur obtained by infusing bitter herbs, aromatic plants and fruits in alcohol and water. It is considered as an aperitif. Leonetto Cappiello is an Italian painter, illustrator, caricaturist and poster artist, naturalized French in 1930. His poster career began in 1900 and continued until the 1930s. He remained loyal to the Vercasson printing press until the early 1920s , continues with “Les Imprimeries Réunies” and begins, at the same period, to work regularly for the publisher Devambez, with whom he signs, from 1921 to 1936, an exclusive contract. We have been dealing in art, antiques and vintage posters for more than 50 years and, upon request, we are very happy to provide you with Certificate of Authenticity.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 38.59 in (98 cm)Width: 26.78 in (68 cm)Depth: 0.04 in (1 mm)
  • Style:
    Belle Époque (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1900-1909
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1921
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. This poster is linen backed and mounted on acid free paper.
  • Seller Location:
    SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU7066234047852

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