UNDER THE HAMMER

SWANN GALLERIES In August, the auction for Vintage Posters in New York closed with a total of US$624,476

Times of the Day, 1899, Alphonse Mucha

Topping the sale at US$ 40,000, this quartet depicts women in their natural surroundings of floral motifs and is set o‚ by delicate hues to capture each damsel’s mood.

Carnaval/vinhodoporto, 1911, by Leonetto Cappiello

Widely regarded as the father of modern advertising, the Paris-based designer’s posters featured vibrant colours and bold images to help build many brands successfully. This fetched US$ 18,750.

Sutrobaths, 1896

Sold for US$23,400, this poster depicts a former San Francisco landmark that burned down in 1966.