Alphonse Maria Mucha (1860-1939) is most often remembered for the prominent role he played in shaping the aesthetics of French Art Nouveau at the turn of the century. As a  More »

Alphonse Maria Mucha (1860-1939) is most often remembered for the prominent role he played in shaping the aesthetics of French Art Nouveau at the turn of the century. As a struggling and relatively unknown artist of Czech origin living in Paris, Mucha achieved immediate fame when, in December 1894, he accepted a commission to create a poster for one of the greatest actresses of this time, Sarah Bernhardt. Though the printer was apprehensive about submitting Mucha«s final design because of its new unconventional style, Bernhardt loved it and so did the public. «Le style Mucha«, as Art Nouveau was known in its earliest days, was born. The success of that first poster brought a 6 years contract between Bernhardt and Mucha and in the following years his work for her and others included costumes and stage decorations, designs for magazines and book covers, jewellery and furniture and numerous posters. Mucha was much sought after by both private and public clients, and Lefevre Utile used him for more than one type of their biscuits - in fact we have another wonderful Lu Biscuit piece which Mucha did in the gallery at the moment. Mucha felt that art existed only to communicate a spiritual message, and nothing more' - one can see in this commercial work that the great master managed to bring a certain spirituality to the most mundane biscuits, and to do it with grace, style and elan, as only he could do. 7,5 x 10 (Framed to 14 x 17,5)   « Less

A black and white litho/photograph of a ship of the calss ''Charles Roux'', ''Timgad'', and ''Duc d''Aumale'' of the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique. These three ships  More »

A black and white litho/photograph of a ship of the calss ''Charles Roux'', ''Timgad'', and ''Duc d''Aumale'' of the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique. These three ships were in service inthe Mediterranean between 1909, 1911 and 1913 respectively and the late 1930s. The latter one from 1938-1950 in the West Indies. Photo sits in its original, beautifully plastered and gilded frame, with the scupltured words ''Cie. Gen. Transatlantique'' raised. Original glass, which is very slightly damaged in one corner, and two small nicks in the frame which can easily be repaired. Produced in the 1920''s and purchased in Rotterdam in 1987. This piece is part of a collection amassed over a period of many years by a former Dutch diplomat. (The shadow on the glass appears in the photo only...) Please note as well that all of our posters, prints and pochoirs are original, non-reproduction, vintage works of art. Please see our other nautical and general ephemera for sale on this site. We will be happy to send additional photos or to answer any additional questions. Thank you! Size of piece is 22 inches high by 25 inches wide. Status: For Sale Reference#: 190200882115 Condition: B (pinholes and creasing, one corner missing) Year: 1960s circa Country: UK Height: 40.5 in. (102.87 cm) Width: 25.5 in. (64.77 cm) Title: Charles Roux, Timgad, Duc d''Aumale - Co. Generale Transatlantque/1913 Materials: paper   « Less

Di Fausto, Fiorentino 26,5 x 39 A poster of Rhodes published by the Italian travel department Ð which, given the history of the island of Rhodes, makes this a  More »

Di Fausto, Fiorentino 26,5 x 39 A poster of Rhodes published by the Italian travel department Ð which, given the history of the island of Rhodes, makes this a historically significant poster: the Ð now Ð Greek island of Rhodos was taken by Italy in 1912 when it belonged to Turkey, and given (back) to greece in 1947. The poster dates from 1927, as the logos of the Italian tourism dates from the fascist era. Of the history of Rhodes, Wikipedia writes: in 1912, Italy seized Rhodes from the Turks. The island's population thus bypassed many of the events associated with the 'exchange of the minorities' between Greece and Turkey. Due to the Treaty of Lausanne, the island, together with the Dodecanese, was officially assigned to Italy. It became the core of their possession of the Isole Italiane dell'Egeo. Following the Italian Armistice of September 8th,1943, the British attempted to get the Italian garrison on Rhodes to change sides. This was anticipated by the German Army, which succeeded in occupying the island. In great measure, the German occupation caused the British failure in the subsequent Dodecanese Campaign.' This poster came to us from the collection of a Dutch diplomat. We have recently had it restored and linen lined to preserve its artistic and physical integrity. It's condition is B+ and it measures 39 x 26.5. 1062   « Less

Polish Poster for Solidarity Movement

Polish Poster for Solidarity Movement   « Less

A poster, measuring approx. 24.5 x 38 inches, of ''Royal Mail Lines'' by Padden, advertising ''Sunshine Cruises '' on S.S. Atlantis, showing the ship and an Arab seller of  More »

A poster, measuring approx. 24.5 x 38 inches, of ''Royal Mail Lines'' by Padden, advertising ''Sunshine Cruises '' on S.S. Atlantis, showing the ship and an Arab seller of jewellry. Atlantis was built in 1913 as ''Andes'' and served with the Royal Mail Lines on their crusies to South America. In World War I she served as an auxiliary cruiser. In 1930 she was modified for crusing and renamed ''Atlantis''. In World War II she served as a hospital ship, and after WWII as an emigrant carrier, until broken up in Scotland in 1952. Poster, dating from 1930''s was purchased in Oudtshoorn, South Africa. From a collection of maritime and nautical ephemera collected over a lifetime by a former Dutch diplomat. Please note that all of our posters, prints, pochoirs and ephemera are original, non-reproduction, vintage works of art. Please check out our other items for sale and contact us with any questions, or requests for additional photos. This poster appears to be in excellent condition but has not been removed from its frame. Poster is framed currently and will be shipped framed unless otherwise requested be the purchaser. Thank You! Status: For Sale Reference#: GB05 Condition: A Year: 1930s circa Country: England Height: 24.5 in. (62.23 cm) Width: 38 in. (96.52 cm) Title: Sunshine Cruises/Atlantis/Vintage 1930''s Travel Poster   « Less

This wonderful image dates from approx. 1910/1915 - it is a label for a chocolate bar which was produced by the Fraiture Frere et Soeur Company (the brother and sister  More »

This wonderful image dates from approx. 1910/1915 - it is a label for a chocolate bar which was produced by the Fraiture Frere et Soeur Company (the brother and sister chocolate firm) in France. Beautiful and elegant, the framed size of this piece measures 12.25 x 16 inches. Please note that there are two other chocolate labels from this series which are framed the same way as this one - the pieces would look fabulous hung as a set of three! Please note that all of our posters, prints and pochoirs are original, non-reproduction, vintage pieces of art. Please check out the other items we have for sale on this site. We would be happy to answer any questions or to send additional photos. Thank you for your interest. Status: For Sale Reference#: AF29 Condition: A Year: 1910/1915 Country: France Height: 12.25 in. (31.11 cm) Width: 16 in. (40.64 cm) Title: Chocolate Label - Superfondant Materials: paper (framed)   « Less

This wonderful image dates from approx. 1910/1915 - it is a label for a chocolate bar which was produced by the Fraiture Frere et Soeur Company (the brother and sister  More »

This wonderful image dates from approx. 1910/1915 - it is a label for a chocolate bar which was produced by the Fraiture Frere et Soeur Company (the brother and sister chocolate firm) in France. Beautiful and elegant, the framed size of this piece measures 12.25 x 16 inches. Please note that there are two other choclate labels from this series which are framed the same way as this one - the pieces would look fabulous hung as a set of three! Please note that all of our posters, prints and pochoirs are original, non-reproduction, vintage pieces of art. Please check out the other items we have for sale on this site. We would be happy to answer any questions or to send additional photos. Thank you for your interest. Status: For Sale Reference#: AF28 Condition: A Year: circa 1910/15 Country: France Height: 12.25 in. (31.11 cm) Width: 16 in. (40.64 cm) Title: Noixalia - Materials: paper (framed)   « Less

This wonderful image dates from approx. 1910/1915 - it is a label for a chocolate bar which was produced by the Fraiture Frere et Soeur Company (the brother and sister  More »

This wonderful image dates from approx. 1910/1915 - it is a label for a chocolate bar which was produced by the Fraiture Frere et Soeur Company (the brother and sister chocolate firm) in France. Beautiful and elegant, the framed size of this piece measures 12.25 x 16 inches. Please note that there are two other chocolate labels from this series which are framed the same way as this one - the pieces would look fabulous hung as a set of three! Please note that all of our posters, prints and pochoirs are original, non-reproduction, vintage pieces of art. Please check out the other items we have for sale on this site. We would be happy to answer any questions or to send additional photos. Thank you for your interest. Status: For Sale Reference#: AF32 Condition: A Year: circa 1910/15 Country: France Height: 12.25 in. (31.11 cm) Width: 16 in. (40.64 cm) Title: Laxa - Chocolat au Lait (Laxa Milk Chocolate) Materials: paper (framed)   « Less

A lovely piece of Parisian ephemera dated from 1976 - studies the history of French city buses from 1906-1976. Published by RATP, the poster has images of 36 Parisian  More »

A lovely piece of Parisian ephemera dated from 1976 - studies the history of French city buses from 1906-1976. Published by RATP, the poster has images of 36 Parisian omnibuses and is printed on both sides... Purchased in Paris by a Dutch diplomat, this poster forms part of a large collection of ephemera available on this site - please check out our other items for sale. Let us know if you have any questions or would like additional photos - we''re always happy to help! Thank you for looking... Status: For Sale Reference#: GB23 Condition: B+ (slight edging issues, creases, small marks) Year: 1976 Country: France Height: 29.5 in. (74.93 cm) Width: 17.5 in. (44.45 cm) Title: 70 Years of Parisian City Buses - from 1906-1976 Materials: paper   « Less

Gazette de Bon Ton - Framed Print - circa 1915

Gazette de Bon Ton - Framed Print - circa 1915   « Less