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The French Riviera in Posters: Sunshine, Style and the Golden Age of Travel

Few destinations inspired the golden age of the travel poster quite like the French Riviera -  an irresistible combination of sunshine, glamour and modernity.

Iconic Irish Travel Posters from the Golden Age of Railways

Exploring the enduring appeal of Irish railway posters, this collection highlights the artistry, cultural significance and powerful sense of place that define the Golden Age of travel.

Silver Screen Icons: Collecting Classic Vintage Film Posters

From the glamour of Hollywood’s golden age to the artistry of European cinema, original vintage film posters offer a fascinating glimpse into the history of the silver screen.

Our next Travel &amp; Vintage Posters auction, taking place on 28 October 2026 in partnership with Tomkinson Churcher, opens with an invitation to embark on a visual journey along the sun-drenched coast of the South of France.Evocative vintage travel posters celebrate the glamour of the French Riviera, from the fashionable resort of Antibes and the picturesque coastline of Cannes to the excitement and elegance of Monaco. Created to entice a new generation of travellers, these striking images capture the enduring appeal of the Côte d’Azur as a destination synonymous with sunshine, leisure and sophistication.The auction coincides with the much-anticipated exhibition Painting the French Riviera at the Royal Academy of Arts in London, exploring how the region developed into an internationally celebrated travel destination and film location, epitomising the style and sophistication of the mid-20th century.Closer to home, the Irish coastline and countryside are equally well represented. Spectacular vintage posters feature Ross Castle and Killarney, Portrush, Blarney Castle, Co. Cork, and the magnificent landscapes of County Kerry, capturing Ireland at its most romantic and picturesque.The sale also includes a private collection of original vintage film posters, featuring some of the great classics of European and Hollywood cinema. Highlights include Federico Fellini’s La Dolce Vita (1960), Jean Cocteau’s La Belle et la Bête (1946), Alfred Hitchcock’s To Catch a Thief (1955), with its unforgettable French Riviera setting, and the James Bond classic The Spy Who Loved Me (1977), signed by Sir Roger Moore.

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Founded in 1826, Lyon & Turnbull is a leading UK auction house with locations in London, Edinburgh & Glasgow. Specialising in Fine Art, Design, Jewellery, Watches, Antiques and Private Collections, we offer expert valuations, auctions and private sales.

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JUAN LES PINS, ANTIBES

Session 1

JUAN LES PINS, ANTIBES 

ANTIBES

CANNES

CÔTE D'AZUR

THE CÔTE D'AZUR

POUGUES LES EAUX

MONACO 

CENTENAIRE DE MONTE-CARLO

MONTE CARLO

GRAND SPORT LA CASQUETTE

PARIS, AIR FRANCE 

IMPERIAL AIRWAYS

B.O.A.C., HERMES SPEEDBIRD

FLY TO BRITAIN BY BOAC, STRATOCRUISER, SPEEDBIRD

BRITISH EUROPEAN AIRWAYS

THE COUNTRY BUS SERVICES MAP

TEA REVIVES THE WORLD

HOME GARDENS FOR HOME MARKETS, EMPIRE MARKETING BOARD 

LONDON

ROYAL TOURNAMENT OLYMPIA and DERBY DAY 

HAINAULT  FOREST

PASSENGERS OF THE PAST 

BIG BEN, THE GREAT CLOCK OF WESTMINSTER

HARROGATE

BRIDLINGTON

BUDE 

CORNWALL

SKEGNESS IS SO BRACING

NORFOLK BROADS (EELS)

EDINBURGH

CAMBRIDGE 

CAMBRIDGE, KINGS COLLEGE 

DOVER GO BY TRAIN

RAMBLES ON THE YORKSHIRE COAST AND MOORS 

DURHAM

YORK

SERVICE TO INDUSTRY, STEEL

THE BRITANNIA TUBULAR BRIDGE, MENAI STRAITS

HOLLAND VIA HARWICH

GIBRALTAR

TRAVEL ROUND THE GLOBE, BUT FIRST SEE IRELAND

PORTRUSH

NORTHERN IRELAND

ROSS CASTLE, KILLARNEY

IRELAND FOR HOLIDAYS

IRELAND, BLARNEY CASTLE, CO.CORK

KERRY, IRELAND FOR HOLIDAYS

TO IRELAND AMERICAN AIRLINES

IRELAND, INNISFALLEN KILARNEY

A NORTHERN IRELAND LANDSCAPE

COME TO ULSTER FOR A BETTER HOLIDAY

CUT MORE TURF, IT PAYS

THE BELGIAN COAST, SOUTHERN RAILWAY 

ROMA

VICENZA 

ITALIA GARDA

SWITZERLAND 

HOLIDAYS IN SWITZERLAND

LOCARNO

BOSTON, FLY TWA

BERMUDA

FLORIBBEAN, JET NATIONAL 

LA DOLCE VITA

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME - JAMES BOND

THE SPY WHO LOVED ME "FOR SUMMER 007'", "IT'S THE BEST", "IT'S THE BIGGEST"; "IT'S BOND & BEYOND"

LIVE AND LET DIE - JAMES BOND

BELLE ET LA BÊTE

TO CATCH A THIEF

Travel & Vintage Posters

Sale Number: 924