Auction 005 Original Vintage Posters - September Sale
By AntikBar Auctions
Sep 21, 2024
404 King’s Road, Chelsea, London SW10 0LJ
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LOT 173:

Travel Poster USA Alitalia Airline Football

Sold for: £250
Start price:
£ 160
Estimated price :
£240 - £480
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Auction took place on Sep 21, 2024 at AntikBar Auctions
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Travel Poster USA Alitalia Airline Football
Original vintage travel poster advertising Alitalia flights to the USA featuring colourful artwork by Francioli depicting many symbols and activities of the American way of life, including skyscrapers, baseball players, a subway sign, a Cadillac car, a cheerleader girl, a highway interchange and a brass band musician with the letters USA cut-out over the image and a small plane flying below, above Alitalia in blue and white. Alitalia Linee Aeree Italiane (Alitalia Italian Air Lines) was previously the national flag carrier of Italy, founded in 1946; the company was declared bankrupt in 2008 and, in 2009, became part of Alitalia Compagnia Aerea Italiana / Societa Aerea Italiana, the current national flag carrier of Italy. Printed in Italy by Alterocca, Terni. Very good condition, minor tears on margins, backed on linen. Country: Italy, year of printing: 1950s, designer: Francioli, size (cm): 99.5x70