Aug 08, 2024 - Sale 2676

Sale 2676 - Lot 100

Unsold
Estimate: $ 8,000 - $ 12,000

LEONETTO CAPPIELLO (1875-1942)

BITTER CAMPARI. Billboard poster. 1921.


153¾x108¼ inches, 390½x275 cm. Devambez, Paris.
Condition B+: losses, toning, foxing and water staining in margins; minor replaced losses, repaired tears, and restoration in image and along seams; colors bright. Four-sheets.

To those familiar with the unique taste of Campari bitter, the sight of a Pierrot wrapped in an orange peel is perfectly understandable. For newcomers to the drink, this playful advertisement leaves little doubt as to the liqueur's flavor. "The image has become one of the classics of poster design, effortlessly combining the element of surprise with the essence of the product" (Cappiello / Rennert p. 214). This is the largest format.

Cappiello / Rennert 330, Cappiello 4.47, Manifesti Italiani p. 90, Drink Posters 149.