Leonetto Cappiello Lithographic Poster for Mossant Hats, 1938
Item Details
A 1938 color lithograph designed by Leonetto Cappiello for the Mossant Hat Company of France. The advertising poster depicts three gloved men’s hands raising black, grey, and brown bowler hats in a vertical composition on a yellow background with the company name in a red modern font across the upper edge. It is signed in plate to the lower right with the copyright notice in French to the lower left ‘modèle déposé – reproduction interdite’. The print is presented under acrylic glass in a gilt wood frame.
Born in Italy in 1875, Leonetto Cappiello showed an interest and talent in art from an early age. He began his career as a caricaturist, but soon devoted himself to advertising and poster design. In 1898 he moved to Paris, where is innovative, bold designs propelled him to an extremely successful career, and earned him the designation as ‘the father of the modern poster’.
| Artist (Nationality, Lifespan) | Designed by Leonetto Cappiello (Italian/French, 1875 – 1942) |
| Title, Date | Mossant, 1938 |
| Medium on Ground | Color lithograph on paper |
| Signature | Signed in plate to the lower right |
| Inscriptions – Front and/or Verso | Marked “modèle déposé – reproduction interdite” to the lower left |
Condition
- abrasions to the acrylic glass; scratches and finish loss throughout frame.
Dimensions
- measures frame; visible image measures 42.0" W x 62.5" H.
- This item may be especially difficult to move and/or transport. The winner is responsible for bringing appropriate assistance, vehicle, proper materials, and any necessary tools to pickup. International shipping may be restricted.
Item #
ITMG428553
