“The Art of Travel” at Cannes

Christie’s to announce a new annual summer sale of vintage travel posters and luggage celebrating the golden age of tourism, The Art of Travel. 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 14 – 25 May 2014 and the auction will take place at Christie’s South Kensington on 18 June 2014.
The sale presents a rare opportunity to acquire original vintage posters that promoted travelling in style during the golden age of tourism. Highlights of the auction include spectacular posters by A.M. Cassandre and Roger Broders.