Winter Sports

We are pleased to announce a partnership with Tomkinson Churcher on a series of specialist vintage poster auction sales for 2018. With over 30 years combined experience, Nicolette Tomkinson and Sophie Churcher are international experts in the field of Vintage Posters.

ERICH HERMES (1881–1971)
L'INVERNO IN SVIZZERA
lithograph, condition A-; backed on linen
100cm x 63cm (39.5in x 24.5in)
£7,000-9,000 (+ fees)

The first poster selection, focussing on European Winter sports and travel, will be offered on 31 January 2018 in Edinburgh - previewing at our London Gallery from 10th to 19th January. The sale will present enthusiasts of the world’s foremost winter sports with an extensive selection of vintage posters depicting the action on the slopes and stunning mountain scenery, capturing an era of glamour and graphic style.

MARTIN PEIKERT (1901-1975)
SCHWEIZ. SKIRENNEN UNTERWASSER
lithograph, 1939, condition A; not backed
100cm x 70cm (39.5in x 27.5in)
£5,000-7,000 (+ fees)

The sale features an impressive group of ski posters from Switzerland as well as popular and rare posters from France, Austria and Norway – including works by renowned graphic artists Alex Walter Diggelmann, Martin Peikert and Roger Broders.

ALEX WALTER DIGGELMANN (1902-1987)
CHATEAU D'OEX
lithograph, condition A; not backed
102cm x 64cm (40in x 25in)
£3,000-5,000 (+ fees)

GEORGES S. DORIVAL (1879-1968)
VERS LE MONT BLANC
lithograph, 1928, condition A; backed on linen
104cm x 75cm (41in x 29.5in)
£1,800-2,200 (+ fees)

DATE FOR YOUR DIARY

Auction | Fine Furniture & Works of Art | 31 January 2018 in Edinburgh

Viewing in London | 10 to 19 January (closed Sunday 14 Jan) | 22 Connaught St, London

Viewing in Edinburgh | from Saturday 27 January at 12 noon