The Art of Travel a new annual summer sale of vintage travel posters and luggage celebrating the golden age of tourism will be held at Christie’s, South Kensington, London on June 18. With the arrival of the railway in the late 19th and early 20th Centuries, artists, writers, and aristocrats flocked to the Côte d’Azur to experience the unique landscape, light, and luxury of the region. The beautiful art deco style posters that were commissioned by the railway companies remind us of the timeless appeal of this glamorous and beautiful region. A selection of the works on offer will be on view at a special exhibition in the JW Marriott Cannes throughout the film festival from May 14 – 25. Highlights include spectacular posters by A.M. Cassandre and Roger Broders:
Roger Broders (1883-1953)
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lithograph in colours, c.1930 (£6,000-8,000). Courtesy, Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014 UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £5,625
A. M. Cassandre (1901-1968),
COTE D’AZUR, 1931 (£10,000-15,000). Courtesy, Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014 UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £10,000
Roger Broders (1883-1953)
THE FRENCH RIVIERA FOR PERPETUAL SUNSHINE, 1930 (£4,000-6,000). Courtesy, Christie’s Images Ltd., 2014 UPDATE: THIS SOLD FOR £4,375