Happy Birthday, Eugene Grasset (25 May 1845 – 23 October 1917) The acclaimed Swiss decorative poster artist would turn 173 years old if he were still alive today. Grasset studied drawing and architecture and worked as a painter and sculptor…
Today in History: Alphonse Maria Mucha is born in 1860 157 years ago today, the talented Czech Art Nouveau poster artist, illustrator and designer was born. Mucha initially worked as a theatrical scene painter in Vienna before a benefactor discovered…
Today is National Pralines Day Observed annually on June 24th, National Pralines Day honors the praline, a confection made from nuts (whether in whole pieces or ground) and sugar syrup. Pralines may also refer to any chocolate cookie containing the…
Happy Birthday, Eugene Grasset (25 May 1845 – 23 October 1917) The acclaimed Swiss decorative poster artist would turn 172 years old if he were still alive today. Grasset studied drawing and architecture and worked as a painter and sculptor…
Our new auction catalog is online! We just uploaded the catalog for our spring 2017 poster sale. http://www.invaluable.com/catalog/al5omkwkst Our 43rd auction will be held on Saturday, April 29 in San Francisco and will also be conducted live online. Enjoy! For…
Auction Today. Today is the day! Don't miss our 2017 winter poster sale. Part of the offering is this fabulous 1950s Air France poster promoting travel to South America. Reserve: $100 ! Auction starts at 10 am. http://www.invaluable.com/catalog/6TNKLC4W8P For inquiries,…
The catalog for our 2017 Winter Sale on February 28 is now online. We included somne incredible pieces among the 471 lots and every item starts at $100. Enjoy. http://www.invaluable.com/catalog/6TNKLC4W8P #VintagePoster #VintagePosters #vintage #art #paper #graphic #graphics #artoftheday #picofhteday…
Today in History: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec born in 1864 The French poster artist and painter Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec was born 152 years ago today. Although he created only 32 posters, Lautrec was one of the greatest forces in the development…
Today in History: 156th Birthday of Alphonse Maria Mucha (1860 - 1939) The talented Czech Art Nouveau poster artist, illustrator and designer was born on this day in 1860. Mucha initially worked as a theatrical scene painter in Vienna before…
Today in History: Simplicissimus first published in 1896 120 years ago today, the first edition of the satirical magazine "Simplicissimus" was issued. The weekly publication was created by publisher Albert Langen (1869-1909) and graphic artist Thomas Heine (1867-1948) and quickly…