Category: Art Deco Posters

Tennis Anyone?

Game of Tennis
The start of the US Open is a sure sign that summer is on its way out. Thankfully, it is also a fun time for tennis fans to see their favorite players, and enjoy two weeks of some of the world’s finest tennis under the sun. This spectacular game is not only fascinating, it is also an excellent way to stay healthy, stay focus, and believe in one’s abilities. The first time I visited the Louis Armstrong Stadium (currently named Arthur Ashe Stadium), I witnessed the magic of Stephanie Graf, and every year since, I’ve been intrigued by a new generation of tennis players who are taking their games to even higher plateaus. There is an art form to tennis, and that is why I decided to bring out some of these alluring vintage posters. They all spoke kindly and with great interest of the elegance, chicness, and originality of the game – the same way they do today. Thankfully, some things in life never go out of style.
Tommervik Tennis Player
Tennis Service Poster
Summer Tennis
Coche Sports
Cordes Pour Raquettes
Campus Tennis Team
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Country Home: A Friendly Match
Jupp Wiertz Tennis Poster
Tennis Players
Men Play Tennis
Ram, 1930
Roland Garro Tennis Championship
Field Day
Tennis Dress Pattern making Illustration


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My Kind of Town

The Empire State Building
Illustrated by Ollywood
Deco City

New York, once again, took center stage in the world’s scene this week. Hurricane Sandy came, and left a devastating impact, not only in this great city but throughout the east coast. New Yorkers are no strangers to tragedy, and overall, they are to be saluted not only for the spirit they showed, but also for how they handled the latest dark chapter in their lives. This hurricane was the biggest storm that ever hit the big apple, and nothing can take away the tragic consequences that it left in the lives of so many whom were directly affected. But in the face of this horrible experience, I couldn’t help but notice the beauty that still surrounds us, whenever I walked down the streets of this whistle stop. I marvel at its famous skyline. The sheer size of it all is simply astonishing!

The prodigious Art Deco architecture that is now an intricate part of so many of our lives is a clear reminder that in a resilient town like this one, New Yorkers themselves have an uncommon knack of being survivors. In the face of adversity, they too can become a beacon of hope that is synonymous with these prominent buildings. Sandy baby, you can never take that away from us.

The Wonder City
Historical: The 1934 State Fair in the Big Apple
   
Never overshadowed: The Chrysler Building under fog. New York is arguably one of the most popular jazz cities in the world
Gotham City: Every town needs a hero. We love this poster of the 1989 film Batman 
Iconic: An Art Deco poster from the 1930s
The Chrysler Building
A stunning illustration of the new World Trade Center
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The Art Lover

Art Deco Posters

This month, I spent a fair amount of time in Connecticut.  While I was there, I indulged in some of my favorite things: sailing, antique shopping, and of course, catching up with old friends.  One such old friend asked me if I ever heard of the Samuel Owen Gallery down on Jefferson Street.

Bugatti by Razzia

Being that I do not remember names quite easily (I am more like the “visually inclined” type), my reply was negative.  But as soon as we drove down to Stamford, and I stepped inside the gallery, I realized that this was the same place that my husband’s friend have been sending me email updates on, from time to time, over the last year or so.  Anyone who knows me know that I simply cannot get enough of anything that is Art Deco related.  The Samuel Owen Gallery boasts some of the most comprehensive art deco posters.  Situated in a 5,000 square foot loft, what you’ll find inside this art lover paradise will be just about any vintage prints from Art Deco, Art Nouveau to Mid Century.  They even have a fair amount of fine art posters from Andy Warhol which ranges between $400 to $58,000, as well as prints from Robert Deyber, and James Rieck.
 Louis Vuitton Cup by Razzia
Nitrolian by Leonetto Cappiello
Venise Simplon Orient-Express by by Pierre Fix Masseau
Dubonnet Vin Tonique Au Quinquina by A.M. Cassandre

For tips on collecting art, please visit the following websites.
Oprah:  How to Collect Art


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