Oro Shoe Polish, Italy, c1960?An original vintage poster from the 1950s or early 1960s advertising Oro shoe polish. Size 99cm x 69cm Condition The poster has been backed on linen but shows signs of damage from folding. If you would like to know more please get in touch. Background The caption top right declares: The real ORO, how it shines . . . The brand still exists as part of the Nespoli Group, based in Cantu, Lombardy.

Background  Char was a friend of Picasso and the artist provided illustrations for some of his poetry collections

74cm x 50cm

London and Watford

Chmielewski (1910-85) was chiefly active from the 1950s to the 1970s

then the state tour operator

In Geheimdienst Ihrer Majestät

It has been folded just below the image and there is wear to the right margin

bold use of colour and often ingenuity – as here

There is slight wear at the bottom margin

the Scandinavian airline

An English-language version of this poster carried the slogan: 'Famous for fine furniture'

looking down the slope