Julius Klinger was a German artist of Jewish descent who had, in Berlin in 1923, an art school and studio where he and his students taught graphic and marketing design.  More »

Julius Klinger was a German artist of Jewish descent who had, in Berlin in 1923, an art school and studio where he and his students taught graphic and marketing design. Klinger is considered by many to be the father of what is now commonly termed ''branding'': using graphics and graphic design to convey the message of the brand, and to create ''brand equity'' therein. Klinger was the first to use a logo not only on a product itself, but also on buildings, billboards and advertisements - essentially creating a lasting and unforgettable image of a brand for consumers. In Klinger''s 1923 presentation of his studio and its designs, he wrote: ''The moving spirit of Vienna poster-designers whose work is reproduced in this production, is Julius Klinger, at once the oldest and best known among them. For more than a quarter of a century he has devoted himself to this special line of art; he was twenty when he began and is now forty-eight. From the first he gave up all his time and thought to his work, for he is a poster-designer body and soul. His entire cosmos is bound up with it. America is the land of his heart''s desire. But for him America is but a theoretical conception for he has never had the good luck to see it for himself and experience its life. It may be that just for this reason his longings are the more intense. America as he conceives it means spacious style, World Power and an eye for the future. Klinger''s posters bear relation to life as it really is. He knows that in the poster, this intellectual artifice, he can express the most trivial things of everyday life. This belief has enabled him to gather around him a number of congenial spirits and his Americanized ideas in weary, stale Europe are finding more and more supporters. Klinger is not unknown in America. His posters have been frequently reproduced there and have gained much appreciation from connoisseurs for the purity of their lines.'' Klingers portfolio included designs from some of these other ''congenial spirits'' - Cosl & Frey (described in the portfolio are ''two thirty years old men of slender build are at once long tried friends and members of the Klinger group. They have gained much fame in Vienna: Pregnancy of lines, originality of coloration and forcefulness of ideas are the most striking features of their performances'') and Willrab (described as ''This blond giant, famous goalkeeper and passionate dancer is most serious in his art. He is the man of exactness, all things technical interest him and he pictures them in a masterly manner.'') Each of these sheets measures roughly 9.5 x 12 inches and are unframed. They were bound and so exhibit small holes on one side of the sheet which will not show when the pieces are framed. Please note that all of our posters, prints and pochoirs are original, vintage, non-reproduction pieces. Look at our other items for sale on this site and check back often as we add new items almost every day. Any questions or requests for additional photographs just e-mail us. Thank you! We will be happy to ship worldwide. Status: For Sale Reference#: KUF04 Condition: B+ (slight foxing on bottom of sheet not affecting image) Year: 1923 Country: Germany Height: 9.5 in. (24.13 cm) Width: 12 in. (30.48 cm) Title: Switzerland - Julius Klinger Group/Berlin/1923 Style: Art Deco Materials: paper   « Less

This wonderful German Art Deco period poster is in excellent condition (with some creasing but nothing which detracts from the image) and artfully displays the coloration and  More »

This wonderful German Art Deco period poster is in excellent condition (with some creasing but nothing which detracts from the image) and artfully displays the coloration and style of the period: clean, crisp lines and almost no ornamentation - nothing extra, just enough to convey the message - time to swim with the family! It measures 16 x 20 inches unframed and 22.5 x 26 inches framed. As with all of our posters, pochoirs and prints, this piece is vintage, non-reproduction and authentic. We are happy to ship worldwide (upon completion of sale we will present you with rates for surface, air or courrier options - you can choose the one which suits you best), and we will answer any questions and can send additional photos upon request. (Please excuse the glare in the photo). Check out our other items for sale on this site often as we add new items almost every day. Thanks for your interest. Status: For Sale Reference#: AF42 Condition: B+ Year: 1930s circa Country: Germany Height: 20 in. (50.80 cm) Width: 16 in. (40.64 cm) Title: German Swimmers - Art Deco Poster Materials: paper (framed)   « Less

Gazette du Bon Ton - Mappin & Webb/1921

Gazette du Bon Ton - Mappin & Webb/1921   « Less

Original color lithographic plate from 1914: this teeny-tiny little beauty was used as an advertising ''Cinderella'' stamp, much the ways young children use stickers today.  More »

Original color lithographic plate from 1914: this teeny-tiny little beauty was used as an advertising ''Cinderella'' stamp, much the ways young children use stickers today. It measures just 1.5 x 2.5 inches but is complete it its evocation of a well dressed woman and her hound. Colorful and pristine this lovely work was produced and printed by Hermann Paetel, Berlin 1914, and it''s framed size is 9.5 x 10.0 inches. . PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL OF OUR PRINTS, POCHOIRS AND POSTERS ARE ORIGINAL, NON REPRODUCTION WORKS. E-mail us with any questions or requests for additional photos, and don''t forget to check out our other items for sale on this site- we add things all the time! We are happy to ship worldwide - after completion of purchase we will calculate surface, air and courrier costs and you can pick the one which suits you best. Thanks for your interest. Status: For Sale Reference#: 1050048 Condition: A Year: 1914 Country: Germany Height: 1.5 in. (3.81 cm) Width: 2.5 in. (6.35 cm) Title: Niczky Plakate/German/1914 - Original Product Stamp Materials: paper(framed)   « Less

This classic WWI image, created in 1917, is both arresting and simple: words are not needed to convey the emotion engendered by a man going off to war and kissing his child  More »

This classic WWI image, created in 1917, is both arresting and simple: words are not needed to convey the emotion engendered by a man going off to war and kissing his child (or any child) goodbye. In the background the artist - well known Frenchman Auguste Leroux has drawn a child nursing at his mothers breast. Beautiful condition, linen mounted and pristine, the original paper used by Imprimerie Joseph Charles, in Paris, is thick and has held the image and its message completely and clearly. Found in many museum collections and used to illustrate what some have called France''s ''secret weapon'' - artists who came to produce works for the government war effort in order to bring the French population patriotically in line Approx. 31.5 x 45 inches, this item can be shipped worldwide. ALL OF OUR POSTERS ARE ORIGINAL, NON-REPRODUCTION PIECES. PLEASE SEE OUR OTHER ITEMS FOR SALE ON THIS SITE we add new items all the time! Status: For Sale Reference#: LUF03 Condition: A Year: 1915 Country: France Height: 45 in. (114.30 cm) Width: 31 in. (78.74 cm) Title: Pour la France Qui Combat - 3ieme Emprunt - Leroux Materials: paper (linen)   « Less

En Maneuvres/Le Tracteur Chatillon ARTIST : Gamy (Marguerite Campion) Having observed the rapidly growing interest in cars and racing during the early years of motor  More »

En Maneuvres/Le Tracteur Chatillon ARTIST : Gamy (Marguerite Campion) Having observed the rapidly growing interest in cars and racing during the early years of motor cars, Ernest Montaut produced his first motoring prints in the mid-1890s, and by 1897, his drawings were pictorial records of the many races in France. Montaut''s work was extremely well received in the Paris of his day and was shown in the fashionable shops of the Rue de l''Opera and Rue de la Paix, as well as in the better galleries. Marguerite Montaut, Ernest''s wife, joined him in his work. While Marguerite Montaut''s works were occasionally signed ''M. Montaut'', she also used the name ''Gamy'', an anagram for Magy. The Gamy-Montaut prints were all produced by the pochoir process in which the outlines for each image were drawn onto lithographic stones and printed. Using these uncoloured prints as a template, elaborate stencils were cut for each colour. Water-colour was then brushed onto the image through the stencil. The colouring process was quite complex, with each print taking several days to produce. It was also quite labour intensive, and the studio of Gamy-Montaut therefore employed a group of trained artists, including Nevil and Campion, to assist in the colouring. One of the elements of this piece we which love is the inclusion of horsebacked cavalry riders next to the automobiles which would soon replace them - the date of the piece, 1914, makes clear that change, and war, was just around the corner. Beautifully and archivally framed and in excellent condition. GF01/$1850 Please note that all of our posters, prints and pochoirs are original, vintage, non-reproduction pieces. Please see our other pieces for sale on this site. E-mail with any questions or requests for additional photos. Thank you! Status: For Sale Reference#: GF01 Condition: A Year: 1914 Maker: GAMY/Marguerite Campion Height: 17 in. (43.18 cm) Width: 31.5 in. (80.01 cm) Title: En Maneuvres/Le Tracteur - 1914, Original/French Materials: paper (framed)   « Less

Wonderful, original, vintage postcards of Maine: the top shot is identified as ''Main Street, Bangor, Maine'', and the lower shot is identified as ''109-the Municipal Pier,  More »

Wonderful, original, vintage postcards of Maine: the top shot is identified as ''Main Street, Bangor, Maine'', and the lower shot is identified as ''109-the Municipal Pier, Bar Harbour Maine''. Judging from the car models illustrated we are guess-timating the date of these items to be in the mid/late 1940s. Each photo measures 5.5 x 3.5 inches (approx.) and total framed size is 14.5 x 17. Please check out our other items for sale and contact us with any questions, or requests for additional photos. All of our posters, prints and pochoirs are vintage,non-reproduction pieces and we add new items almost every day. We are happy to ship worldwide. Thank You! Status: For Sale Reference#: AF23 Condition: A Year: 1940s circa Country: US Height: 3.5 in. (8.89 cm) Width: 5.5 in. (13.97 cm) Title: Main Street, Bangor Maine & Municipal Pier, Bar Harbour Maine Materials: paper (framed)   « Less

Wonderful, original, vintage (probably 1920''s -1930''s) bill head from France. Advertised as ''la vielle marque Francaise (the old French brand) and featuring a happy  More »

Wonderful, original, vintage (probably 1920''s -1930''s) bill head from France. Advertised as ''la vielle marque Francaise (the old French brand) and featuring a happy lactating cow (really, we couldnt make this stuff up!), the company made milk chocolate with honey and almonds, a crunchy chocolate bar called Titania, chocolate bars with milk from Normandy and other delectables. Purchased in Europe from a dealer who specializes in old paper. In pristine condition and beautifully framed. Measures 11 x9.5 inches framed. Please check out our other items for sale and contact us with any questions, or requests for additional photos. Thank You for your interest! Status: For Sale Reference#: af40 Condition: A Year: 1930s circa Country: France Height: 9.5 in. (24.13 cm) Width: 11 in. (27.94 cm) Title: Chocolat-Vinay, Veille Marque Francaise Materials: paper (framed)   « Less

Wonderful, original, vintage (probably 1930''s) bill head from France. This label says ''since the great sardine crisis (??) foreign sardines have been sold in France and  More »

Wonderful, original, vintage (probably 1930''s) bill head from France. This label says ''since the great sardine crisis (??) foreign sardines have been sold in France and labeled as domestic - ours are guaranteed to be domestic and high grade and each box has our trademarked logo.'' The snowman seems to be enjoying something -but we cant tell if its sardines... Purchased in Europe from a dealer who specializes in old paper. In pristine condition and beautifully framed. Measures 11 x9.5 inches framed. Please check out our other items for sale and contact us with any questions, or requests for additional photos. Status: For Sale Reference#: af38 Condition: A Year: 1930s circa Country: France Height: 9.5 in. (24.13 cm) Width: 11 in. (27.94 cm) Title: Amieux Freres/Emile Boivin Fils. Succ/1930s French Materials: paper (framed)   « Less

Wonderful, original, vintage (probably 1930''s) bill head from France. This product was - we think - shoe polish. Advertised as containing wax, and produced by the Societe  More »

Wonderful, original, vintage (probably 1930''s) bill head from France. This product was - we think - shoe polish. Advertised as containing wax, and produced by the Societe Generale des Cirages Francais, it was even simple enough for a child to use (when was the last time you saw a child polishing their own shoes?) Purchased in Europe from a dealer who specializes in old paper. In pristine condition and beautifully framed. Measures 11 x9.5 inches framed. Please check out our other items for sale and contact us with any questions, or requests for additional photos. Status: For Sale Reference#: af39 Condition: A Year: 1930s circa Country: France Height: 9.5 in. (24.13 cm) Width: 11 in. (27.94 cm) Title: Creme Eclipse - a la Cire/1930s French Materials: paper (framed)   « Less