There is just SO much going on in this poster! Choubrac had a great deal of skill and his posters (we have a few others in the gallery) always exhibit a little goofiness,  More »

There is just SO much going on in this poster! Choubrac had a great deal of skill and his posters (we have a few others in the gallery) always exhibit a little goofiness, wackiness and just all-around silliness that we like and admire - just look at the facial expressions of the characters in this circus scene. And what is with the hangman who is smiling his way through the backdrop of the poster? ''Choubrac, as always, is clever enough to put the feel of the message above cluttering detail. The artists was one of the pioneers of French poster art: in 1884 when Maindron published his first article on posters, he listed only nine active posterists known to him, and included three poster artists whose work made up the first poster exhibition, held that same year in the Passage Vivienne in Paris: Alfred and leon Choubrac, and Jules Cheret. Choubrac did a variety of posters for events in the Trianon, of which this was one. PLEASE NOTE: ALL OF OUR POSTERS ARE ORIGINAL, NON REPRODUCTION, VINTAGE PIECES.We are happy to ship worldwide: prices quoted below are for surface mail (which can take anywhere between two to four month). If you wish speedier delivery - FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc. we will be happy to llok into those costs - based upon buyers location and let you know what increased delivery fees would be. We will answer any questions, and/or send additional photos upon request. Thanks for your interest. Status: For Sale Reference#: DCTC Condition: A Year: 1890''s Country: France Height: 30.5 in. (77.47 cm) Width: 22.5 in. (57.15 cm) Title: Choubrac - WOW! - Trianons Concerts - Vintage Poster Materials: paper, linen   « Less

Cassiers We love the color and the humor in this poster. And, as with many posters, this one has a puzzle we can't quite figure out: the girl on the right - if you look at  More »

Cassiers We love the color and the humor in this poster. And, as with many posters, this one has a puzzle we can't quite figure out: the girl on the right - if you look at her for a moment or two, there is something about her that should strike you as odd... keep reading, we'll fill you in a little later. The artist who porduced this work, Henri Cassiers was a Belgian illustrator, printmaker and advertising artist. He studied to become an architect at the academies of Brussels and Sint-Joost-ten-Node. He specialized in maritime subjects as well as Flemmish and Dutch village views with their typical costumes. He was an illustrator for magazines like De Vlaamsche Patriot, Le Globe IllustrŽ, L'Illustration EuropŽenne and Le National IllustrŽ, and he also used sequential art. Cassiers illustrated books by Camille Mauclair and Cyriel Buysse and many advertisements for tourist attractions and shipping companies such as the Red Star Line. This poster was made in 1912, measures 31.5 x 47 inches, is linen backed and in excellent condition. (OK, give up? Why are her two hands different colors? No, I don't have the answer, just the question. If you have the answer, please let me know!)   « Less

LeMonnier, Henri 22,5 x 30,5 The simplicity of Art Deco never fails to grab our attention: product placement is front and center, colors are used to their fullest and the  More »

LeMonnier, Henri 22,5 x 30,5 The simplicity of Art Deco never fails to grab our attention: product placement is front and center, colors are used to their fullest and the message is loud and clear. What's not to like? Henry Le Monnier produced many fine works in both posters and comics, but we like this one the best - it is clean, elegant, and kind of makes you want to reach for the nearest bottle of Cordial Medoc (which, I believe, is still made). Although Henry Le Monnier was mainly a poster artist and illustrator (for example, on Louis Desnoyers's 'Les Aventures de Robert-Robert' and Gilbert DupŽ's 'La Route d'Honolulu'), he was also active in the comics field. Born in Paris, Le Monnier studied drawing and painting at the Æ’cole Pilon and at the School for Decorative Arts in this city. As a poster artist, he worked for printers like Lutecia (1923-32), Joseph Charles (1934-43) and Gaillard (1934-54). In addition, he pursued a career in illustrating. He was present in Fantasia, Le Sourire, Le Journal Amusant, L'Oeuvre and Marianne during the 1920s and 1930s. This poster is in excellent condition, measures 22.5 x 30.5 inches, and is linen backed. #1090   « Less

Beggarstaff Brothers (Maitres De L'Affiche Series) 11,5 x 15 According to encyclopedia.com 'Beggarstaff, J. & W.' (the ÔBeggarstaff Brothers'). Pseudonym used by the  More »

Beggarstaff Brothers (Maitres De L'Affiche Series) 11,5 x 15 According to encyclopedia.com 'Beggarstaff, J. & W.' (the ÔBeggarstaff Brothers'). Pseudonym used by the brothers-in-law William Nicholson and James Pryde for their poster designs. ÔThey joined forces in 1894, and for the next five years they produced a series of posters which by their bold simplicity and clarity of design revolutionized certain aspects of poster art througout Europe É they presented the image in its starkest form; the background is stripped bare of unnecessary detail and the fullest use is made of the silhouette É Despite the brilliant originality of their work, or perhaps because of it, they received relatively few commissions and several of their designs never reached the hoardingsÕ ( Dennis Farr, English Art 1870Ð1940, 1978). Nicholson explained their choice of the name ÔBeggarstaffÕ thus: ÔPryde and I came across it one day in an old stable, on a sack of fodder. It is a good, hearty, old English name, and it appealed to us, so we adopted it immediately.Õ They signed their work ÔJ. & W. Beggarstaff'; in due course some people started referring to the ÔBeggarstaff Brothers', but the artists themselves did not care for this version.' This piece has been called one of the fore-runners of the modern poster - it is simple, it is elegant, and it has all the makings of a fine advertising print. Indeed, if it were to be presented today at an advertising meeting, there is little doubt it would be accepted for a print ad. The Maitre de l'affiche posters were a collection sent to poster aficionados and subscribers just before the turn of the last century (roughly 1896-1900). THIS IS AN ORIGINAL POSTER AND NOT A REPRODUCTION. IT IS PART OF THE COLLECTION OF THE MAITRE DE L'AFFICHE AND IS EMBOSSED WITH THE SEAL OF THE MAITRE. By the 1890s the streets of every great metropolis were enlivened by large colourful posters . The poster had not only caught the fancy of the broad public, but its best examples were already being regarded as works of art (specifically, as fine prints) to be exhibited, reviewed in journals, collected and reprinted in a manageable form. In the last five years of the century, the Imprimerie Chaix was to play great part in codifying, hallowing and perpetuating the ebullient period of 'La Belle Epoque.' It was in those years that the firm published 'Les Maitres de l'Affiche' (Masters of the Poster) reduced lithographic versions, in authentic colours, of the best posters of Europe and America, by more than 90 great artists, posters that bring the period to life.' #1046   « Less

New York 1939 World''s Fair - Atherton

New York 1939 World''s Fair - Atherton   « Less

McKnight Kauffer, Ted 30 x 40 Ted McKnight Kauffer (1890 -1954) Born in Montana, USA. He studied in San Francisco and Paris. Kauffer came to London in 1914 and in 1915 he  More »

McKnight Kauffer, Ted 30 x 40 Ted McKnight Kauffer (1890 -1954) Born in Montana, USA. He studied in San Francisco and Paris. Kauffer came to London in 1914 and in 1915 he was commissioned by Frank Pick at London Transport. From this time he was an extremely influential designer of posters, theatre costume, exhibition designs, murals, book illustrations, carpets and textiles. He and his wife Marion Dorn, also an accomplished designer, made a dynamic and glamorous couple. Kauffer returned to America in 1940. Many retrospective exhibitions of his work have been held, including those at the Museum of Modern Art, New York and at the Victoria & Albert Museum, London. Kauffer's connections to the artistic avant-garde in France and Britain placed him at the forefront of developments in the visual language of advertsing during the 1930s and 40's. He ranks as one of the most significant designers of the 20c - in Britain or anywhere in the world.' Kauffer's work was graphic in the sense that - at least to me - there were few extraneous flourishes - there was a message, it was clear, and it was delivered cleanly, in elegant style. This poster, done in 1948 as one of a series he did for American Airlines, is a perfect example of the work for which he is rightly regarded as a pioneer and an expert. Featuring the classic skyline of Washington, it is a great poster for an office, living room or any room where a significant poster would add to the decor. #1103   « Less

Filver Suspenders (Bretelle) ARTIST: Jean D Ylen (d''apres) ''Taken from an original d''Ylen design (d''apres) and executed by an unnamed artistic collaborator, this prancing  More »

Filver Suspenders (Bretelle) ARTIST: Jean D Ylen (d''apres) ''Taken from an original d''Ylen design (d''apres) and executed by an unnamed artistic collaborator, this prancing harlequin couldnt be happier with his choice of suspenders - Filer t be precise - a firm that not only keeps ones pants hiked to respectable heights with both suspenders and belts, but also produces sock garters as well. The design is nothing short of elastic exuberance.'' (Rennert) This is the 2 sheet version of this classic poster image. These suspenders are so easy to use that even a clown could keep his pants up... Poster is in very good condition with visible horizontal and vertical folds, is linen-backed and measures 47 x 31 inches. DB142A/$1950 each It will be shipped rolled in a poster tube. Please note that worldwide shipping cost is for surface mail -which generally takes between 2-4 months. If you wish to have courrier or UPS costs calculated at the time of purchase we will be happy to provide you with those costs. All of our posters, prints an pochoirs are authentic, vintage items. E-mail us with any questions or requests for additional information. Thank you for your interest. Status: For Sale Reference#: dyFilv Condition: A1 Year: 1926 Country: France Height: 47 in. (119.38 cm) Width: 31 in. (78.74 cm) Title: Filver Suspenders, Jean d''Ylen (d''apres), 1926 Materials: paper, linen   « Less

Vintage Poster - Plombieres - Jean d''Ylen 1931

Vintage Poster - Plombieres - Jean d''Ylen 1931   « Less

Erte Poster - Proscenium/France - 1980''s

Erte Poster - Proscenium/France - 1980''s   « Less

From a magnificent book published in the early 1920''s of Hohlwein''s works. The introduction for the book reads as follows: Born in Munich, Germany in July, 1871, he started  More »

From a magnificent book published in the early 1920''s of Hohlwein''s works. The introduction for the book reads as follows: Born in Munich, Germany in July, 1871, he started his professional career as an architect, but in 1895 was induced by his love of color and the lure to produce colorful posters, to desert his profession and to begin his new career asa poster designer. Immediately he established for himself an enviable reputation and soon was recognized as the leader in the field. He has retained this distinction ever since and today is cnsidered not only the foremost poster designer in Germany, but one of the best inthe world. During the long period of activity in which he produced many hundred posters, he has hardly ever failed to produce a thing of beauty and charm. His compositions are always striking and original, his color harmonies unusual and superb and his technique at once recognizable and inimitable. Undoubtedly, many of his productions bear the distinctive mark of an architect, others again are endowed with the qualities of mural decorator, while others denote the frequency with which he has been influenced by the Japanese print. Throughout his entire career as poster artist, he has successfully maintained a high standard of excellence in his work, whether it be a dignified poster to exploit a war loan, or a humorous sketch to advertise a shoe polish. His versatility seems unbounded. One needs only glance though the present collection of his works to realize and appreciate the remarkable and charming qualtiies of the modern decorative poster designer, Ludwig Hohlwein.'' This volume was owned by the General Society of Mechanics and Tradesmen of New York who for some unknown reason stamped each page of the book with their seal. I have attempted to photograph each plate well and to show where the seal shows on the plate - if at all. The plates are all in pristine condition, with no foxing or tearing. The colors of the book are slightly more punchy than the Hohlwein prints we have here in the gallery - I assume that the reproduction skills of the printer are the reason for that. The colors are as they appear in the photos. Please e-mail a request for any additional photos. (On a personal note - I have fallen in love with the work of Hohlwein: although I consider myself fairly well versed in art history, I had never heard of Hohlwein before I opened my gallery. His work brings me great pleasure - it is precise, humorous and colorful. I think these prints will look magnificent framed.) This particular print measures 6.25 x 4.25 inches, and framed it measures approx. 12 x 14 inches (this same print is offered, unframed, #380084806614) PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OF OUR PRINTS, POCHOIRS AND POSTERS ARE ORIGINAL, NON REPRODUCTION WORKS. Please check out our other items for sale on this site - we add new items almost every day. E-mail with questions or requests for additional photos. International shipping price quoted below is for standard delivery - if you wish, we would be happy to quote expedited delivery/courrier costs. Thank you! Status: For Sale Reference#: HF26 Condition: A Year: 1913 Country: Germany Height: 6.25 in. (15.88 cm) Width: 4.25 in. (10.80 cm) Title: Riquet Tee, Kudwig Hohlwein, Framed Original Print Materials: paper, framed   « Less