Rare Posters Auction on Jul 21, 2026 by Poster Auctions International in IL - Page 2
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Rare Posters

On July 21st, PAI proudly presents the latest Rare Posters auction comprised of more than 300 lots showcasing the history of the form with iconic visuals by a range of influential figures. From Art Nouveau and Art Deco posters to modern and contemporary examples, this offering features works from Charles Loupot, Alphonse Mucha, Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Jules Cheret, Paul Colin, A.M. Cassandre, Theophile-Alexandre Steinlen, Leonetto Cappiello, Boris Bucan, William Henry Bradley, Edward Penfield, Lester Beall, Keith Haring, and many others.
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Terrot / Motos, Velomoteurs, Cycles vintage poster: Terrot / Motos, Velomoteurs, Cycles vintage poster c. 1930 47.25 h x 31.5 w in (120 x 80 cm) Terrot bikes were successful enough during the 1890s, but the firm really came into its own with
0124: Terrot / Motos, Velomoteurs, Cycles vintage posterEst.
$1,400
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$1,700
$1,000
Ernest Thelem, Peugeot-Valentigney vintage poster: Ernest Thelem Peugeot-Valentigney vintage poster 1903 58.75 h x 43.5 w in (149 x 110 cm) French artist Ernest Thelem, who also signed his work as "Lem," was a painter, illustrator, caricaturist, and
0125: Ernest Thelem, Peugeot-Valentigney vintage posterEst.
$1,400
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$1,700
$1,000
Misti (Ferdinand Mifliez), Humber Beeston: Misti (Ferdinand Mifliez) Humber Beeston c. 1895 37.25 h x 53.75 w in (95 x 137 cm) Positively one of Misti's best designs, whose sepia color scheme adds surprising warmth and instant nostalgia to a
0129: Misti (Ferdinand Mifliez), Humber BeestonEst.
$1,700
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$2,000
$1,200
R. Gautier, Alcyon vintage poster: R. Gautier Alcyon vintage poster 1906 57 h x 41.75 w in (145 x 106 cm) "Alcyon" is the Latin word from which "halcyon" is derived. But things don't appear that serene in this Gautier scene, what with
0131: R. Gautier, Alcyon vintage posterEst.
$1,700
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$2,000
$1,200
Premiere Exposition de Photographie vintage poster: Premiere Exposition de Photographie vintage poster 1889 sight: 50.625 h x 38.125 w in (129 x 97 cm) So many technological milestones had been achieved in the closing days of the 19th century that
0133: Premiere Exposition de Photographie vintage posterEst.
$2,000
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$2,500
$1,400
Maurice Marodon, La Francaise Diamant vintage poster: Maurice Marodon La Francaise Diamant vintage poster 1910 45.25 h x 62.375 w in (115 x 158 cm) Known as "les deux Emiles," Emile Georget and Emile Friol were the French champions in two different
0134: Maurice Marodon, La Francaise Diamant vintage posterEst.
$1,700
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$2,000
$1,200
Lucien Baylac, Clement Paris vintage poster: Lucien Baylac Clement Paris vintage poster 1891 51 h x 36 w in (130 x 91 cm) As our competitors speed ahead, Clement advertises itself (more or less accurately) as "The Biggest and Oldest
0135: Lucien Baylac, Clement Paris vintage posterEst.
$1,700
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$2,000
$1,200
Michelin / Pneumatici Velo vintage poster: Michelin / Pneumatici Velo vintage poster c. 1955 halftone in colors 26.25 h x 18.875 w in (67 x 48 cm) Even the buff and fearless Bibendum (aka the "Michelin Man") can't help but feel enchanted by a
0137: Michelin / Pneumatici Velo vintage posterEst.
$1,700
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$2,000
$1,200
Leonetto Cappiello, Cachou Lajaunie vintage poster: Leonetto Cappiello Cachou Lajaunie vintage poster 1920 58.875 h x 38.875 w in (150 x 99 cm) "In Cappiello's later years, caricature, now more polished and refined, makes an appearance every now
0138: Leonetto Cappiello, Cachou Lajaunie vintage posterEst.
$1,700
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$2,000
$1,400
Leonetto Cappiello, Contratto vintage poster: Leonetto Cappiello Contratto vintage poster 1922 55.25 h x 39.25 w in (140 x 100 cm) In one of Cappiello's most instantly recognizable designs, we are presented with a whimsically dressed lady
0139: Leonetto Cappiello, Contratto vintage posterEst.
$4,000
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$5,000
$3,000
Leonetto Cappiello, Femme a la Panthere : Painting: Leonetto Cappiello Femme a la Panthere : Painting c. 1930 oil on board 40.25 h x 30.875 w in (102 x 78 cm) Although the panther is well suited to Cappiello's style and poster oeuvre, we can't say the
0140: Leonetto Cappiello, Femme a la Panthere : PaintingEst.
$12,000
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$15,000
$9,000
Leonetto Cappiello, Champagne de Castellane : Maquette: Leonetto Cappiello Champagne de Castellane : Maquette c. 1931 gouache on board 35.375 h x 25 w in (90 x 63 cm) Champagne de Castellane remains an iconic French house whose global distribution made it
0141: Leonetto Cappiello, Champagne de Castellane : MaquetteEst.
$30,000
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$40,000
$26,000
Leonetto Cappiello, Gyraldose : Maquette: Leonetto Cappiello Gyraldose : Maquette c. 1920 gouache and crayon on paper sight: 14.25 h x 9.875 w in (36 x 25 cm) This exceedingly rare original artwork captures a young woman joyfully leaping
0142: Leonetto Cappiello, Gyraldose : MaquetteEst.
$4,000
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$5,000
$3,000
Leonetto Cappiello, Globeol : Maquette: Leonetto Cappiello Globeol : Maquette c. 1915-20 mixed media on paper sight: 14.5 h x 14 w in (37 x 36 cm) This compelling mockup for Globeol marks an intriguing departure from Cappiello's typical
0143: Leonetto Cappiello, Globeol : MaquetteEst.
$4,000
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$5,000
$3,000
Leonetto Cappiello, Nitrolian vintage poster: Leonetto Cappiello Nitrolian vintage poster 1929 62.25 h x 47.25 w in (158 x 120 cm) In one of Cappiello's most inspired and clever designs, he provides us with visual evidence that Nitrolian truly
0145: Leonetto Cappiello, Nitrolian vintage posterEst.
$2,500
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$3,000
$2,000
Leonetto Cappiello, Poulain-Orange vintage poster: Leonetto Cappiello Poulain-Orange vintage poster 1911 63.25 h x 47.25 w in (161 x 120 cm) A chocolate company with a horse for a mascot is the perfect client for Cappiello, as evidenced by the
0146: Leonetto Cappiello, Poulain-Orange vintage posterEst.
$1,700
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$2,000
$1,200
Leonetto Cappiello, Le Fusil Darne vintage poster: Leonetto Cappiello Le Fusil Darne vintage poster 1948 28.5 h x 19 w in (72 x 48 cm) Printed posthumously, the design for this poster was actually created in the late 1930s. It was ultimately used to
0147: Leonetto Cappiello, Le Fusil Darne vintage posterEst.
$1,200
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$1,500
$600