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Vibrant 'Italy' - Tourist Board Poster

Stock No

1684

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2016
  • £490.00
  • €584 Euro
  • $635 US Dollar

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Item Description

This bright and cheery poster dates to 1955, and was produced by the Belli Orsa Studio for ENIT (Ente Nazionale Italiano per il Turismo) - the Italian Tourist Board. The poster was printed in Italy but probably for the English market. I beleive that this truly joyful artwork was created by the British freelance illustrator Maurice Laban (1912-1970). Laban designed posters during the 1940s-'60s - clients included BOAC and Quantas. This is an original poster and a rare survivor though it does show some signs of a life lived - there are yellowed glue marks from cellotape in all four corners, some creasing along the outer edges (mainly the lower left) and a small surface loss just left of cenre. Generally though this would have to be considered a good example, the colours are bright and none of the damage impacts the legibility or overall appearance of the piece. Measuring 104cm high x 65.5cm wide (inc frame) this is a real statement piece that's ready to hang.

Item Info

Seller

LJW ANTIQUES

Seller Location

London, London

Item Dimensions

H: 104cm W: 65.5cm D: 1cm

Period

1955

Item Location

Margate, England

Seller Location

London, London

Item Location

Margate, England

Seller Contact No

+44 (0)7703104788

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