1920s Posters

Original antique poster designed by the French artist Georges Grellet (1869-1959), featuring a great Art Deco image of a stylish young lady golfer in a flowing white dress with a col...

Original antique advertising poster for the Fete de l'Eau Grand Bal de Nuit Travesti / Water Festival Grand Night Time Costume Drag Ball held at the Nouveau-Cirque / New Circus (1886...

Original Vintage Alcohol Poster for Cognac Monnet dating from 1927 by Leonetto Cappiello. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942) Title: ..Du soleil dans un verre.. Cognac Monnet Date: 1927 Size: 52 x 78.7 in / 132 x 200 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 for the promotion of Cognac Monnet. Maison Monnet was founded in 1838. In 1897, Jean-Gabriel Monnet chose the emblem of the salamander to decorate his bottles. The salamander is a mythical animal with the power to triumph over flames. 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. About Leonetto Cappiello, The Father of Modern Advertising Leonetto Cappiello, born on April 9, 1875, in Livorno, Italy, is considered a pioneer in the world of advertising, often referred to often hailed as the "father of modern advertising." His groundbreaking work in poster design revolutionized the industry and cemented his status as a visionary artist. Cappiello was renowned for his innovative and impactful poster designs, characterized by bold colors, simple forms, strong outlines and a strong focus on the product. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. Initially drawn to caricature, Cappiello's true genius blossomed when he shifted his focus to poster art. His innovative approach, marked by bold colors, simple colours, simplified forms, strong outlines and a strong emphasis on product identification, set him apart from his contemporaries. Cappiello’s posters were instantly recognizable, capturing the essence of a product or brand in a single, powerful image. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. The artist's career flourished in Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant artistic scene and his work spanned various industries: Food and Beverage: Campari, Cinzano, Café Martin...

Original vintage Art Deco travel poster issued by the PLM Paris Lyon Mediterranee railway for Evian les Bains The Wonderful Savoy Spa featuring stunning artwork by the French artist ...

Rare original vintage travel poster promoting tourism to Bilbao Spain issued by the Spanish National Tourist Board PNT Patronato Nacional del Turismo - Besucht Spanien Bilbao Der Str...

Original vintage incomplete movie poster for a 1923 romantic drama film - A Woman of Paris : A Drama of Fate - directed and written by Charlie Chaplin and starring Edna Purviance as ...

Original antique Swedish movie poster for the 1919 silent French comedy film The Little Cafe / Lilla Kafeet / Le Petit Café directed by Raymond Bernard and starring the French comedi...

Original antique winter travel poster for the Palace Hotel St. Moritz Switzerland featuring a stunning design by the notable Swiss artist Emil Cardinaux (1877-1936) depicting a group...

Original antique travel poster for the Palace Hotel St. Moritz Switzerland featuring a stunning design by the notable Swiss artist Emil Cardinaux (1877-1936) depicting guests enjoyin...

P.L.M. (Paris-Lyon-Mediterranean) poster produced by Roger Broders in 1929 to promote winter sports in the Alps. Artist: Roger Broders (1883-1953) Title: Winter Sports in the French...

Original vintage early aviation travel poster advertising Imperial Airways featuring an Armstrong Whitworth Argosy biplane on the tarmac of Croydon Airport in London showing the pilo...

Original antique Empire Marketing Board printers' proof lithograph, one of the Scenes of the Empire series issued for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition, featuring artwork by Spencer...

Original vintage travel poster for Spain featuring a great Art Deco design by the renowned Spanish artist and illustrator Carlos Saenz de Tejada (1897-1958). depicting the Cordoba Co...

Original vintage travel poster advertising the Piscina Familias / Family Pool at the popular 1920s-1940s beach resort of Balneario San Sebastian in Barcelona Spain featuring a stunni...

Original vintage travel poster issued by Great Southern Railways - Ireland For Bracing Air & Glorious Sunshine - featuring artwork by Walter Till (1880-1930) depicting a serene lands...

Original antique movie poster for the black and white silent drama film - The Loves Of Letty / Lettys Karleksaffarer - directed by Frank Lloyd, written b...

Original antique alcohol drink advertising poster for the Italian aperitif Bitter Campari featuring an iconic design by the renowned poster artist Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942) depi...

WHY BOW YOUR BACK? ARGUING WASTES TIME - LET'S AGREE TO AGREE Authentic original vintage Mather work incentive poster Artist: Anonymous Co...

Original antique drink advertising poster for a French anise liquor La Comete - delicieuse liqueur a l'anis L'extincteuer de la soif! / thirst extinguisher! - featuring a fun and col...

Original antique Empire Marketing Board printers' proof lithograph, one of the Scenes of the Empire series issued for the 1924 British Empire Exhibition, featuring artwork by Spencer...

Original antique Swedish cinema poster for an American silent drama film - The World's Applause / Den Farliga Leken (The Dangerous Game) - directed by William C. deMille and starring...

This original Art-Deco champagne poster from 1926 exudes elegance! Created by J Stall, this poster has beautiful detailing and is a example of true Ar...

Original antique movie poster for a black and white silent drama film - Nellie The Beautiful Cloak Model / MannekAngens Memoarer - directed by Emmett J. ...

Original vintage French Railways train travel advertising poster for the Loire Valley castles and motor car tours - Chemins de Fer de Paris a Orleans Langeais Les Chateaux de la Loir...

Original vintage travel poster for Le Mont Revard Grand Hotel PLM 1550m d'Altitude issued by the PLM Paris Lyon Mediterranee railway featuring a stunning design by the notable French...

Original vintage travel poster for Capri Italia issued by the Italian tourist board ENIT / Ente Nazionale Italiano per il Turismo and Italian State Railways featuring scenic artwork ...

Original antique travel poster - L'hiver en Espagne / Winter in Spain - featuring a stunning Art Deco design depicting two people wearing backpacks, one holding a walking stick, stan...

Original antique London Transport poster - By Underground for Shopping From Country to the Heart of Town 30 Minutes - featuring a stunning Art Deco design by Dora Margaret Batty (189...

Original antique cruise travel advertising poster - Cunard to USA The Fastest Ocean Service in the World - featuring a four-funnel ocean liner sailing towards the viewer on a calm se...

An extremely rare early linocut poster for the first Swedish release of Charlie Chaplin's 1915 comedy short 'Burlesque on Carmen,’ his thirteenth film for Essanay Studios. A parody of Cecil B. DeMille’s 1915 ‘Carmen’ starring Geraldine Farrar and the near simultaneous release of William Fox’s ‘Carmen’ starring Theda Bara...

AMALFI ITALIA Rare authentic original vintage Italian travel poster Artist: Mario Borgoni Condition: A- Dimensions: 27.75 x 39.4 in. / 70.5 x 100 cm. Circa: 1925 Linen Backed There ...

This poster was created by P. Roque for the famous 1925 Decorative Arts Show held in Paris (Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs - 1925). This show is most famous as it laun...

Poster for the promotion of Cachou Lajaunie created by Cappiello in 1920. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942) Title: Cachou Lajaunie Date: 1920 Size: 38.8 x 56.7 in / 98.5 x 1...

Original antique Swedish movie poster for the 1919 Italian silent comedy film Anima allegra (Happy soul) released in Sweden as Glädjens blomster (Flowers of Joy), directed by Roberto...

Original silver gelatin studio photograph from The Cameraman, 1928. This silent comedy was directed by Edward Sedgwick and an uncredited Buster Keaton. The film stars Keaton, Marceli...

Original antique poster featuring dramatic artwork of the historic St Paul's Cathedral with spires and buildings on the London skyline viewed from across the River Thames with its ic...

Original vintage travel advertising poster for London's Tramways The Zoo by Tramway to Camden Town featuring stunning artwork depicting two colourful macaw parrots on a branch with p...

Original vintage travel poster Taormina Italia featuring stunning artwork of the hilltop town in Sicily with a view over the ancient ruins and sailing boats on the calm blue sea leading around the coast to a snow topped Mount Etna in the distance, the title text in bold yellow lettering below with the logos. Artwork by Mario Borgoni...

Monumental oil on canvas by caricaturist Georges Goursat, also known as SEM. Georges Goursat - 23 November 1863 - 26 November 1934 - was a French caricaturist and portraitist famous during the Belle Époque and Art Deco periods. This painting greeted visitors to the cellars...

Original vintage map poster for Barcelona Spain issued for the International Exposition of Barcelona held on Montjuic hill from 20 May 1929 to 15 January 1930 - Exposicion Internacio...

Original vintage Soviet cinema poster advertising the silent film The Wandering People / Бродячий Народ / Dəjdь Xalqlar, released as an episodic Kino-Roman film novel. The striking a...

Original vintage adverting poster for the French manufacturer of bicycles automoto featuring a stunning Art Deco style artwork by Maurice Lauro (...

Great poster of the heavens. Original color. Good condition. Published by Alexander Gross Unframed.

Original antique cinema poster for an American silent romantic comedy film The Perfect Woman released in Sweden as Hundra Procent Kvinna / Hundred Percent Woman, directed by David Ki...

Original vintage train travel poster advertising the Chemins de Fer du Midi railway company to Tanger / Tangier in Morocco featuring a colourful illustration of a lady and man in tra...

Original antique cinema poster for an American silent comedy drama film She Loves and Lies released in Sweden as Kärlekens Krokvägar / The Twists and Turns of Love, directed by Chest...

CHEMIN DE FER DU NORD - S.T.A.R.N. AUTOBUS Rare authentic original vintage French art deco railroad travel poster Artist: Pierre Fix-Masseau Condition: B Dimensions: 24 x 39.4 in. / 61 x 100 cm. Circa: 1929 Mounted to Japan paper There is edge and corner wear, creasing, small tears; areas of creasing and surface scuffs/abrasions; following being mounted to Japan paper, no further restoration was performed on this poster; notwithstanding its defects, this very rare and striking art deco graphic design...

Original vintage drink advertising poster by the renowned poster artist Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942) for the Italian alcoholic aperitif drink "Campari" Davide Campari & Co. Milano....

Original vintage travel poster Taormina Italia featuring stunning artwork of the hilltop town in Sicily with a view over the ancient ruins and sailing boats on the calm blue sea leading around the coast to a snow topped Mount Etna in the distance, the title below. Artwork by Mario Borgoni...

Original antique advertising poster - Orientale A Ballet Divertissement by Sergastchenko management of C. Talmage Culver A.E. Seymour director of tour - featuring a great illustratio...

Original vintage motor car racing poster advertising the Armangué Trophy in Tarragona on 29 October 1922 organized by the Reial Moto Club de Cataluny...

Poster created by Henri Desbarbieux in 1922 to promote the weekly "Le Chat Noir". Artist: Henri Desbarbieux (1888-1981) Title: Le Chat Noir - Hebdomadaire / The Black Cat Newspap...

Original vintage German motivational workplace poster issued by the Parker-Holladay company in Berlin featuring an illustration of a plane flying over the sea at night with the quote...

Original Framed US film poster for ‘So This Is College” the 1929 comedy musical staring Elliott Nugent, Robert Montgomery and directed by Sam Wood. The fabulous art work is by John Held Jr...

Original antique French Railways train travel advertising poster for the Loire Valley castles and motor car tours - Chemin de Fer d'Orleans Chaumont Les Chateaux de la Loire Circuits...

Antique golf poster. A large continental advertising poster for Coq sur Mer, De Haan, Belgium, 1897. The image is in a faded condition, but this is an ext...

Original vintage Swedish movie poster for the release of the German black and white silent drama film Hamnens Lockfagel / The Water Rat (Docks Of Hamburg / Die Carmen von St. Pauli) ...

Original vintage poster 'Campari Liquor Le Saint Bernard' by Leonetto Cappiello. Beautiful linen backed Campari Liquor poster from 1925 Artist Leonetto Cappiello Year 1925 Dim...

Original US film poster for the 1929 Comedy musical romance starring John Breeden, Lola Lane, DeWitt Jennings This film was directed by David Butler Thi...

A wonderful Art Deco period original lithographic poster for Ramos-Pinto port by Rene Vincent depicting two lovers joined by a winged cupid offering a glass of port. This iconic ima...