Wannenes Auction House Presents 'Manifesti d'epoca' Sale of 221 Vintage Posters Spanning 1920s-1980s
The auction house Wannenes is set to showcase 'Manifesti d'epoca,' which includes 221 vintage posters dating from the 1920s to the 1980s. Among the notable pieces are a Bauhaus design by Otto Günther (lot 152) and works by Leonetto Cappiello, featuring Bitter Campari – Spiritello (lot 74) and Veuve Amiot – Il Re (lot 84). The event will kick off with significant cinema posters, highlighting James Bond films from the 1960s and 1970s. Giuseppe Moraglia, an expert in the field, points out the growing interest in poster collecting, particularly among younger enthusiasts, and highlights the Modiano poster (lot 147) by Franz Lenhart as exceptional. This auction is set for April 14 at 15:00.
Key facts
- Wannenes auction house is holding the 'Manifesti d'epoca' sale on April 14 at 15:00.
- The sale features 221 lots of vintage posters from the 1920s to the 1980s.
- Highlights include a Bauhaus Weimar composition by Otto Günther (lot 152) from the 1920s.
- Prized advertising posters by Leonetto Cappiello include Bitter Campari – Spiritello (lot 74) and Veuve Amiot – Il Re (lot 84).
- The sale opens with James Bond film posters from the 1960s and 1970s starring Sean Connery and Roger Moore.
- Expert Giuseppe Moraglia notes poster collecting appeals to a broad, younger audience due to its colorful nature.
- The Modiano poster (lot 147) by Franz Lenhart is highlighted for its mature Déco style with Bauhaus influences.
- Leonetto Cappiello's Campari campaign, including the Spiritello icon, is a key part of the auction.
Entities
Artists
- Otto Günther
- Leonetto Cappiello
- Giuseppe Moraglia
- Franz Lenhart
- Sean Connery
- Roger Moore
Institutions
- Wannenes
- Bauhaus Weimar
- Modiano
- Campari
- Veuve Amiot
- Collezione da Tiffany
Locations
- Trieste
- Italy
- Weimar
- Germany