Recent news from Galerie Montmartre

Below is a small selection of posters from our most recent buying trip to Europe and a few special pieces found right here in Australia!

Galerie Montmartre retail space:
Located at the rear of 197B Brunswick Street Fitzroy, Vic 3065 (Entrance via Moor St.) our doors are open wed - fri 12 - 6pm. sat 11 - 6pm. and sun. 11 - 5pm and by appointment at other times

Sort by:  Artist Title Year 66 posters displayed		All prices are in Australian dollars

	Aeronautique Espace (oversized) Raymond Savignac 1979 Size: 300 x 400 cm. This billboard poster was created for the 33rd international air and space show and was printed in four full sheets.
	Air France Planisphere 1937 Lucien Boucher 1937 Size: 100 x 67 cm. This is one of the earliest planisheres Boucher (1889-1971) created for Air France, a company he was associated with for over 25 years.
	Arts Menagers Francis Bernard 1965 Size: 116 x 160 cm. The French take their homemaking pretty seriously, so much so that a home show is given the lofty title of ’the Art of Housekeeping’.
	Automobile Classiques a Bagatelle Rene Gruau 1988 Size: 156 x 118 cm.
	Automobiles Bagatelle Razzia 1995 Size: 111 x 149 cm.
	Bally Psychedelic Auriac 1981 Size: 116 x 175 cm. Jacques Auriac was a maestro of advertising posters for major brands representative of post-war industrial expansion. This is Auriac’s 2nd undertaking for Bally. His 1st in 1963 led to a lucrative commission with Bata (a Bally rival!).
	Bayard Anonymous c.1950 Size: 80 x 160 cm.
	Belle Jardiniere Herve Morvan 1960 Size: 120 x 160 cm.
	Better Slacks Anonymous c.1958 Size: 115 x 160 cm. Perhaps the Australian gymnastics team had better rethink their uniforms before heading off to Beijing? These ’Better’ slacks are just the ticket for straddling the parallel bars!
	Bibliotheque Forney Exhibition Herve Morvan 1997 Size: 40 x 60 cm. In 1997 the Bibliotheque Forney in Paris held a retrospective exhibition in the honour of Herve Morvan ’posterist’. This poster was used to advertise the spectacular gathering of the artists advertising and movie posters.
	Bieres Labor Anonymous c.1940 Size: 57 x 39 cm.
	Billecart Champagne Herve Morvan c.1970 Size: 60 x 40 cm. This fellow seems to be bubbling with joy as he chases down a glass of his favourite tipple, Billecart Champagne. This small version of the poster was printed in the 1970’s.
	Bray Dunes Tennis Club Guion 1961 Size: 38 x 59 cm.
	Bruni-Plage Adupuich 1934 Size: 25 x 35 cm. A beautiful Art Deco beach scene advertising a bronzing suntan lotion. This piece is a point of purchase advertising sign used by merchants who sold the product.
	Carlier Alain Gauthier 1959 Size: 162 x 120 cm. Obviously the makers of Carlier Beer would have us believe that their product is for the enjoyment of all the family!
	Citroen Camel Raymond Savignac 1981 Size: 120 x 175 cm. Savignac designed a series of posters for Citroen using various animal characters and a creative use of the brands’ insignia to demonstrate the cars’ economy, comfort and style.
	Citroen Camel Oversized Raymond Savignac 1981 Size: 300 x 400 cm. This massive billboard poster (3 x 4 m.) is telling us that Citroen is as economical as a camel’s hump.
	Cognac Dupuis Lemmel c.1920 Size: 26 x 35 cm.
	Cognac Pellisson Large Leonetto Cappiello 1907 Size: 118 x 160 cm. Cappiello built a career on posters that surprised, shocked and delighted the public for over 40 years and this piece for Cognac Pellisson is no exception with a little fellow struggling under the weight of an oversized barrel of the fine cognac.
	Coq D’Or Pogedaieff 1928 Size: 81 x 120 cm. A golden rooster dressed in slippers leads a procession of theatrical characters on to the stage of the Russian Art Theatre being watched from behind the curtain by a menacing looking Anatole Dolinoff, the creator of the theatre.
	Dormeuil Rene Gruau 1992 Size: 115 x 163 cm.
	Duco Raymond Savignac 1964 Size: 276 x 68 cm. This poster was printed for advertising on the side of a bus. Smaller print runs and the fact they were done in two sheets means that posters like these are much rarer.
	Eau Erte Erte c.1970 Size: 12 x 160 cm.
	Eminence Rene Gruau c1980 Size: 120 x 160 cm.
	Fabre Line Tonelli c.1950 Size: 62 x 100 cm. Fabre Line was formed in 1881 and over the years has served many functions including transportation of Italian emigrants to America, pilgrims to Mecca, fishermen to Newfoundland and troops to war. That sure is one versatile shipping company!
	Filver D’Ylen c.1920 Size: 297 x 218 cm. Jean D’Ylen (1866-1938) was a designer of jewellery prior to becoming a fulltime posterist in 1919 with the printing house made famous by Leonetto Cappiello,Vercasson. This massive billboard poster is advertising a brand of braces, belts and ties.
	Foire de Paris Herve Morvan 1974 Size: 120 x 160 cm. Herve Morvan creates a poster for a French Garden Show held in Paris in 1974, ’Salon du Jardin’.
	Futures Mamans Fix-Masseau c.1950 Size: 40 x 59 cm. "Attention all future mothers, alcohol is a poison for your unborn baby!’. This poster was released by the French government as part of a community health program.
	Galerie Tallien St Tropez Rene Gruau 1976 Size: 51 x 71 cm.
	Gazelle Robys c.1930 Size: 113 x 152 cm. Shoes as light and elegant as gazelles and with the geometric pattern in the background Robys has certainly created a feel of the savannah! Great value for a poster over 70 years old and one that was created by one of history’s most celebrated posterists.
	Get Woman Oversized Raymond Savignac 1965 Size: 320 x 240 cm.
	Gitanes 1954 Raymond Savignac 1954 Size: 25 x 33 cm.
	Groupe Prevoir Raymond Savignac 1984 Size: 120 x 160 cm. When your finances are handled by ’Groupe Prevoir’ life feels like you’re walking on a rainbow....And one would hope you end up with a pot of gold at the end!
	Hockey Federazione Italiano Anonymous c.1960 Size: 70 x 100 cm.
	J Bally Unknown c. 1980 Size: 114 x 154 cm
	Jeunesse au Plein Air small. Morvan et Kouper 1981 Size: 23 x 31 cm During the late 1970’s and early 80’s Herve Morvan was responsible for creating a series of posters to help raise funds in support of youth outdoor leisure centres. This piece he created in conjunction with his friend and fellow poster artist Leo Kouper.
	Kwatta Ski Anonymous c.1950 Size: 44 x 29 cm.
	Le Nil recto-verso Leonetto Cappiello c.1909 Size: 32 x 18 cm. You’ll notice that this small format Le Nil poster was actually printed in reverse. Apparently posters like this were created to be displayed facing mirrors in cafes and bars.
	Les Acteurs A L’Ecran Raymond Savignac 1993 Size: 120 x 175 cm. Savignac creates a gorgeous poster for a festival of cinema held in the French city of Saint Denis in 1993.
	Les Ballets Russes Bernard Villemot 1979 Size: 40 x 60 cm. Villemot creates an elegant poster to advertise a performance by the Russian Ballet company held at the National Library of Paris in May 1979.
	Les Batards Raymond Savignac 1987 Size: 40 x 60 cm. The title of this exhibition poster translates to ’The Mongrels, exhibition of Mutts’. Our guess is that someone was fond of the local dog population and was creatively inspired!
	Liberation of Concentration Camps. Paul Colin 1965 Size: 115 x 155 cm.
	Lido Panache Rene Gruau 1986 Size: 40 x 60 cm. Rene Gruau had a remarkable knack for capturing the spirit of the french cabaret in his stylish posters for Lido and the Moulin Rouge.
	Loterie Nationale Noel Kangarou Bourdier c.1970 Size: 120 x 160
	Marcelle Griffon Le Style Matz c.1980 Size: 120 x 160 cm.
	Michelin Bibendum Anonymous c.1990 Size: 67 x 102 cm. Bibendum (aka Bib the Michelin Man) was created in 1898 by French artist O’Galop (pseudonym Marius Rossillon) after it was noticed that a display of stacked tyres resembled a human form.
	Michelin X Anonymous c1948 Size: 44 x 64 cm. Michelin developed the radial tyre in 1946 which they called Michelin X. This new innovation added layers of other materials to the rubber to strengthen and stabilse the tyres. Obviously the Bibendum is enjoying the comfort of the ride! (Framed).
	Monmouseau Anonymous 1948 Size: 28 x 38 cm. Monmousseau, ’Your frothy wine’ from the Loire valley.
	Monte Carlo Country Club Razzia 1986 Size: 112 x 145 cm.
	Mutual Styles for this Spring Anonymous c.1900 Size: 101 x 220 cm. This poster is advertising ’The Mutual’ which was a store ’opposite the Flinders St Station’. With Flemington racecourse in the background it has a distinctly Australian flair, however, you can also see the influence of the European Art Nouveau movement.
	Pepsi-Cola Raymond Savignac 1979 Size: 278 x 69 cm.
	Porto Sandeman Massiot c.1930 Size: 28 x 38 cm. Original advertisement for the Sandeman Port (printed c.1930) from the French journal "Illustration". This original piece has been conservation mounted and is in excellent condition.
	Portrait Alfredo Muller c.1900 Size: 64 x 75 cm. Alfredo Muller was born in Livorno, Italy in 1869. Like many artists of his time he travelled to Paris in his early 20’s to pursue his career. Here he immersed himself in Paris’ rich artistic environment, exhibiting at many fine galleries.
	Reschs Pilsener Alan D. Baker c.1930 Size: 76 x 99 cm. The 19th hole never looked so inviting with a Resch’s pilsener in the waiting! A wonderful Australian poster from the 1930’s-perfect for that golf loving, beer swilling gentleman. Contact us regarding pricing.
	Ricard Cycling Potier c.1950 Size: 50 x 65 cm.
	Ricard Cyclisme Potier c.1950 Size: 50 x 65 cm.
	Ricard Soccer Potier c.1950 Size: 50 x 65 cm.
	Salon Des Ensembliers Knoll 1974 Size: 39 x 56 cm. Knoll creates a stylish poster for the ’Salon Des Ensembliers’ expo that featured modern design furniture, rugs and lighting.
	Salvation Army Home Service Fund Frederick Duncan 1919 Size: 76 x 100 cm. This is an American poster advertising the Salvation Army’s Home Services Fund which is similar to the Red Sheild Appeal that our local ’Salvos’ undertake each year to raise funds for those in need.
	Source Parot (Horizontal) Anonymous c.1930 Size: 320 x 160 Source Parot is a natural mineral water that comes from the Loire region of France. The water is said to not only produce a great taste but also have wonderful medicinal properties.
	Stylo Mallat Saint-Genies c.1950 Size: 115 x 156 cm.
	Tartinette Alain Gauthier c.1950 Size: 36 x 53 cm. Tartinette, ’the original and the true’ gruyere cheese.
	Thermor Anonymous c.1950 Size: 80 x 120 cm. ’It’s easy’, so say the makers of the Thermor washing machine-so easy in fact that even a child can do the laundry.
	Tous Les Plaisirsdu Monde Raymond Savignac 1962 Size: 120 x 160 cm. ’All the pleasures of the world’-Even "Sexy" doesn’t escape Savignac’s off-beat take on life. This movie was released in 1962 and created by Gianni Proia.
	Vins Clapion Omnes c.1960 Size: 140 x 220 cm. Omnes is telling us that the Vins Clapion wine comes from the vines direct to your lips!
	Vins Coup Franc Saint-Genies c.1950 Size: 58 x 40 cm.