Vintage Italian Advertising Posters

Original lithograph posters from the Ricordi Portfolio, published by the famous Italian printer Giovanni Ricordi in 1914. The portfolio collection included 70 lithographic prints of posters printed between 1895 and 1914, including the works of famous graphic artists Hohenstein, Cappiello, Caldanzano, Cavaleri, Dudovich, Laskoff, Metlicovitz and Mataloni. These are authentic 1914 prints from the portfolio.

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	Vintage Italian Poster: Loden Dal Brun Schio (Veneto), by Achille Beltrame. From the Ricordi portfolio. Circa 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4". Lithograph in beige, greys, and yellow. Published by G. Ricordi, Milano. Italy. A dime size brown spot at edge of the left margin and lower right corner has a 1/2" crease. The image is mint. $250.
	Vintage Italian Advertising Poster: Corriere della Sera Milano by Giovanni Beltrami. A dramatic lithograph poster for the Milan newspaper, Corriere della Sera, by Giovanni Beltrami. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi & C., Milano. This is an original print from the portfolio, printed in 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, image size 10-1/2" x 4-3/4". The lower right corner has a 1"light horizontal crease about 1/8" above the outer edge of the margin. $325.
	Vintage Italian Fashion Poster: Mele & Ci., Napoli, by Marcello Dudovich. A high fashion advertising lithograph poster of a glamorous woman in mink and white sable fur shawls, for the famous Mele & Ci. department store of Napoli, Italy, by Italian artist Marcello Dudovich. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi & C., Milano, Italy, 1914, 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, 10-1/4" x image size 7-1/4". This is an original lithographic print from the portfolio, printed in 1914. Condition is near mint. $625.
	Vintage Italian Advertising Poster: Pianoforti & Harmoniums Nolo E Vendita / Gran Deposito Carlo Clausetti, by Gallo. From the Ricordi portfolio. Circa 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4". Arts and Crafts lithograph of a black cat descending a piano, in browns, beige, red, and orange. Published by G. Ricordi, Milano. Italy. A 1/2" lower right corner chip, scattered light discoloration in the margins, and a pinhead size spot on the beige background of the image. $250.
	Vintage Italian Opera Poster: Madama Butterfly di Puccini, by Adolfo Hohenstein. A dramatic scene from Giacomo Puccini's Madame Butterfly by German born artist Adolfo Hohenstein. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi & C., Milano, Italy, 1914. 10-1/4" x 14-1/8" overall, image size 7-7-8" x 10-1/2". This is an original lithograph from the portfolio, printed in 1914. Condition is near mint. $850.
	Vintage Italian Newspaper Advertising Poster: Corriere della Sera, Milano, by Hohenstein. A dramatic lithograph of winged Mercury over the city by German born Adolfo Hohenstein for the newspaper, Corriere della Sera. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi, Milan, Italy, 1914, 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, 10-1/2" x 5-3/8" image size. This is an original lithographic print from the portfolio, printed in 1914. Near mint condition. $500.
	Vintage Italian Poster: Esposizione D'Igiene, by Adolfo Hohenstein. From the Ricordi portfolio. Circa 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4". An Art Nouveau lithograph of nude figures and a peacock, in vivid blues, metallic gold, flesh tones, beige, and black. Published by G. Ricordi, Milano. Italy. $675.
	Vintage Italian Poster: Germania by Adolfo Hohenstein. Circa 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4". Lithograph of a dramatic Art Nouveau female & male figure in greens & yellow, against a brown, beige, and bright orange ground. Published by G. Ricordi, Milano, Italy. The lower left margin corner has a 1/2" chip, there is a light thumb size smudge in lower margin, a 1/4" brown spot in the right margin & a upper left 1/4" crease. The image is mint. $285.
	Vintage Italian Coffee Advertising Poster: Costina's Coffee Co. (Italy), by Franz Laskoff. An Arts & Crafts style poster of a black waiter and a fashionably dressed young woman for Costino's Coffee Co., by Franz Laskoff of Poland. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi & C., Milano, Italia, 1914. 14-1/8' x 10-1/4" overall, image size 10-1/2" x 7-3/4". Printed in solid orange, blue, brown, black & white. There is an approximately 1" - 1/2" high by 4" wide water stain at the upper left corner of the margin, and slight surface loss at the extreme edge of lower left corner. The image itself is mint. This is an original lithograph print from the portfolio, printed in 1914. $300.
	Vintage Italian Chocolate Advertising Poster: Cioccolatto Suchard, by Franz Laskoff. An original lithograph print from the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi, Milano, Italy in 1914. A little girl with a chocolate candy bar and her horse pull toy. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, image size 10-3/4" x 6-1/4". Near mint condition. $400.
	Vintage Italian Advertising Poster: E. & A. Mele & Ci., Napoli, by Franz Laskoff. A dapper gentleman views himself in a mirror while a man servant looks on, for the E. & A. Mele department store, Napoli, Italy, By Polish born Franz Laskoff. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi, Minan, Italy, 1914, 10-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, 10-1/4" x 7" image size. Near mint condition. This is an original lithographic print from the portfolio, printed in 1914. $450.
	Vintage Italian Advertising Poster: Avanti!, by Franz Laskoff. A dramatic rearing white horse with a black caped rider lithograph poster by Polish born Franz Laskoff in indigo blue, gray, and vivid red. This striking image advertises the socialist party newspaper, Avanti!. Published from 1896 until 1955, its most well-known editor was Benito Mussolini. This poster is an original print from the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi, Milano, Italy, in 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, image size 10-3/4" x 7-1/4" . Mint condition. $325.
	Vintage Italian Poster: Zolfi Poggi & Astengo Savona by E. Malerba. From the Ricordi portfolio. Printed circa 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4". Art Nouveau lithograph of a woman grape harvester with bountiful basket, in deep brown, ivory and bright orange. A colorful vintage advertising poster with a wine theme. Published by G. Ricordi, Milano. Italy. Minor light discoloration in the left margin and a 1/4 in. surface crack at lower edge. The image is perfect. $250.
	Vintage Italian Poster: La Tribuna Roma / La Tribuna Illustrata by Giovanni Mataloni. From the Ricordi portfolio. Circa 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4". Art Nouveau lithograph of a towering woman reporter poised with pen over the globe, in rich brown, yellow, blue, grey, and yellow against a beige ground. Published by G. Ricordi, Milano, Italy. The lower right margin corner has a 1/2" wrinkled crease and the lower left corner has a 1/16" chip. The image is mint. $325.
	Vintage Italian Opera Poster: Giulio Marchetti, by Leopoldo Metlicovitz "Compagnia D'Opere Comiche E D'Operette Diretta Dal Giulio Marchetti", by Leopoldo Metlicovitz. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi & C., Milano. Italy, 1914, 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, 10-1/2" x 5" image size. The lower right corner has a 1/2" crease & the lower left corner has a light 1/4" crease, otherwise it is in near mint condition. $415.
	Vintage Italian Hotel Travel Poster: Grand Hotel Regoledo, by Aldo Mazza. A colorful travel poster showing a beautiful view of Lake Como and the surrounding mountains. An advertisement for the Grand Hotel Regoledo, designed by Italian born illustratori, Aldo Mazza. In addition to gorgeous views and a luxurious vacation, the hotel also offered health spa services including water therapies and dietary cures. This poster is an original lithographic print from the Ricordi Portfolio, printed in 1914, published by G. Ricordi, Milano, Italy. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, image size 10-1/4" x 7-1/4". Lithograph in vivid greens, blue, lavender, gray & yellow. The upper left corner has a 3/8" light crease, otherwise it is in mint condition. $425.
	Vintage Italian Food Advertising Poster: Vero Estratto di Carne Liebig, by L. Metlicovitz. A bare chested strongman holds a bull by its horns, by Leopoldo Metlicovitz. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi, Milano, Italia, 1914, 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, 10-1/2" x 6-3/4" image size. Developed in 1840 as a nutritious supplement for people unable to afford meat, Liebig Beef Extract quickly became a staple in middle class Victorian households as well as for soldiers and adventurers. The poster is lithographed in navy blue, brown, gray, and white. Near mint condition. $350.
	Vintage Italian Worlds Fair Poster: Inaugurazione del Sempione Esposizione Internazionale Milano 1906 Aprile - Novembre, by Metlicovitz. A dramatic poster announcing the Esposizione Internationale in Milan, Italy, 1906, by Leopoldo Metlicovitz. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi & C., Milano, 1914, 10-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, 10-1/2" x 6-3/4" image size. Printed in red, grays, black, with aqua blue lettering. There is a light 2" crease in the upper margin. This is an original lithographic print from the portfolio, printed in 1914. $950.
	Vintage Italian Soap Advertising Poster: Sunlight Sapone, by Leopoldo Metlicovitz. A vivid lithograph advertisement for Sunlight Soap by Leoploldo Metlicovitz. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi, Milano, Italia, 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, image size 10-1/4" x 5". Lithographed in bright chartreuse, deep blue, greens, blues and aqua. There is an approximately 1/2" - 1" high by 4" long water stain at the edge of the upper left margin and a light lower left corner 3/8" crease. This is an original print from the Ricordi Portfolio, printed in 1914. $225.
	Vintage Italian Champagne Poster: Champagne Kupferberg Gold, by L. Metlicovitz. Arts & Crafts period advertising poster for the German wine, Champagne Kupferberg Gold by the Italian artist, Leopoldo Metlicovitz. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi,& C. Milano, Italy, 1914, 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, 10-3/4" x 7-1/2" image size. A youngster in blue holds a massive green champagne bottle against a bright yellow ground. There is an approximately 1" to 1/2" high by 4" wide water stain at the upper left corner of the margin and a light 1/2" lower right corner crease. This is an original lithographic print from the portfolio, printed in 1914. $325.
	Vintage Italian Poster: Giovanni Frangipani, by Giuseppe Palanti. A dramatic portrait of an ominous strongman brandishing a long sword, by Italian born Giuseppe Palanti. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi & C., Milano Italy, 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, image size 10-1/4" x 7-1/4". At the upper left corner are two 3/4" or so water stains and there is a light 1/2" lower left corner crease. This is an original lithograph print from the portfolio, printed in 1914. $550.
	Vintage Italian Fashion Poster: E. & A. Mele & Ci. Napoli, by Enrico Sacchetti. A stereotypical caricature depiction of a very short black man in a red valet uniform presenting a suit to a lanky and somewhat snooty-looking Italian gentleman. A dog and a large stylized portmanteau are at their feet. An advertisement for the E.A. Mele & Ci. fashion store of Naples, Italy. Designed by Italian artist Enrico Sacchetti. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi & C., Milano, 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, image size 10-1/4" x 7-1/4". Condition is near mint. This is an original lithograph print from the portfolio, printed in 1914. $650.
	Vintage Italian Fashion Poster: Mele & Ci., Napoli, By Aleardo Terzi. A colorful lithograph poster of young woman posed on a wicker chair in dressy summer attire, holding a magenta bouquet & wearing a magenta floral hat, for the Mele department store, Naples, Italy. From the Ricordi Portfolio, published by G. Ricordi & Ci., Milano, Italy, 1914. 14-1/8" x 10-1/4" overall, image size10-1/4" x 7-1/4". There is a pinhead size spot in the lower left margin which is possibly in the manufacture & a light 3/8" upper left corner crease. This is an original print from the portfolio, printed in 1914. $600.
	Also available but not pictured: 1. Kennel Club Italiano by Laskoff $475 2. Germania by Hohenstein $400 3. S. Petrus by Laskoff $325 4. Cuisinieres en tous Genres by Caldanzano $315 5. Napoleon by Mauzon $275 6. Savoia Film Torino by Mauzon $300 7. il don Chisciotte di Roma by Laskoff $275 8. Giovanni Gallvrese by Metlicovitz $325 9. I Buffoni by Metlicovitz $775 10. E & A Mele & Ci (school boy at blackboard) by Metlicovitz $675 11. La Sera by Metlicovitz $425 12. Superator by Metlicovitz $725 13. Bitter Pastore by Caldanzano $425 14. La Figla di Iorio by de Korolis $650 15. Oli Sasso by Nomellini $600 16. Smalti Colorifico by Laskoff $325 17. Dall' Alaska al Polonord by Hohenstein $325 18. E&A Mele (couple/green background) by Dudovich $650 19. E&A Mele (valet helps man with coat) by Metlicovitz $625 20. Cabiria by Caldanzano $650. 21. Mele Abiti per Bambini by Dudovich $650 22. Mele Ci (woman in black on red couch) by Dudovich $750 23. Monoco Exposition et Concours by Hohenstein $750 24. La Strage by Laskoff $275 25. Calzaturificio di Varese by Metlicovitz $550 26. L'Amore dei Tre Re by Caldanzano $500 27. La Sera by Metlicovitz $415 28. Noel de Pierrot by Laskoff $400 29. Onoranze by Hohenstein $725