Today in History: Stanley Walter Galli born in 1912
Source: Today in History: Stanley Walter Galli born in 1912 OK
January 2016
The Empire bites
You may already know that i love the Outposts of Empire series, when I bought my John Vickery Rhodesia poster it also came with this beauty from the same artist which I now have for sale. There are a number of fantastic British Empire related poster series in particular : Outposts EMB Empire Exhibition 1924 …
Chicago Fair Revisited
I have wondered in this blog about the lack of classic American poster art from the 1930s. I keep coming back to these wonderful Worlds Fair posters. Absolutely fantastic ! We have already looked at Weimer Pursell before in the blog, what did he do apart from these mega posters ? How about this for …
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Photo Exceptions
Photo posters are generally very unappealing : takes a look through the raft of catalogues from the recent auction season. Generally speaking they are just not considered art. There are a few exceptions however in particular the Visit Britain campaign of the 30s and 40s. I have some for sale of course, special price for …
1934 Classic poster year
Noticed this interesting line up as part of an unusual Aubrey Hammond set of LT posters in the form of a kit to make an Underground station. Anyway, these are part of a suggested background, and what a selection they are : All the main food groups are covered here : Bisto, Bovril and Ovaltine …
What’s on my wall ?
Many people ask me what is displayed on my wall at home. It changes regularly but at the moment its this rather fantastic ad for seeds by another of the long line of talented French artists from the 1950s. This time Alain Wiene. Some posters have personal meaning and this reminds me of my dear …
Signing in
Of course the world of Vintage Posters is closely tied into that of enamel signs. I was lucky enough this week to visit the facility of Pemco in Belgium (now owned by Prince Minerals) this place has been making the ‘frits’ which are used in the enamel stoving process for many years. In their foyer …
Communist Conundrum
Thanks to Tony Donoghue for pointing out a long forgotten poster and also a cause that was heavily supported by middle class Londoners in the 1930s. Communism in general and the Spanish Civil War in particular were hot topics of the time. I can’t help likening the style to Banksy Tony has done some detective …
Air India Treat
Looking through the gazillions of airline posters produced over the years, one name stands out and commands premium values in today’s market : Air India. And the reason ? A little guy in a turban who pulls the whole collection together. The Maharajah ‘We call him a Maharajah for want of a better description. But his …