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Lloyd Sabaudo poster – The Famous Counts poster – vintage shipping poster – Giuseppe Riccobaldi This Lloyd Sabaudo poster, designed by Giuseppe Riccobaldi del Bava in 1928, depicts a fleet of Italian ocean liners known as The Famous Counts. Riccobaldi was a talented artist who worked in a variety of mediums, including drawing, painting, and set design. He began his career by selling illustrations to books and magazines, and eventually transitioned to designing movie posters. In 1927, he turned his focus to travel posters, and his work in this genre is some of his most celebrated. The Famous Counts Lloyd Sabaudo poster is one of the artist’s most famous works. It depicts four luxurious ocean liners from the Lloyd Sabaudo fleet: the Conte Rosso, the Conte Verde, the Conte Biancamano, and the Conte Grande. Riccobaldi’s shipping poster uses classic imagery of Ancient Rome’s equites, or horse cavalry, to represent the ships’ power and speed. The knights are depicted in the hues of the Italian tri-color flag, charging into the future. The Famous Counts were not just any ships; they were the epitome of luxury and elegance in their time. The ships, Conte Rosso, Conte Verdi, Conte Biancamano and the Conte Grande were named after a count from the House of Savoy, the former ruling family of Italy. They were known for their lavish interiors, spacious decks, and world-class service. The SS Conte Rosso was an Italian transatlantic ocean liner that was built in Scotland in 1921-1922. The ocean liner was named after Amadeus VII, Count of Savoy, the so-called “Red Count”, and was noted for her lavish Italian interior decoration. She had a top speed of 27 knots and could carry up to 1,700 passengers. The Rosso was particularly famous for its outdoor dining area, a rarity for ships of its era. The SS Conte Verde was named after Amadeus VI, Count of Savoy, also known as the “Green Count”. She was launched in 1923 at the shipyard of William Beardmore and Company in Dalmuir, Scotland. The ship was a transatlantic liner ordered by the Italian shipping company Lloyd Sabaudo Line in Genoa. The Conte Verde was known for her luxurious accommodations and amenities. She had a swimming pool, a cinema, and a ballroom. The SS Conte Biancamano was the smallest of the Four Counts, but she was also the most popular. She was known for her friendly atmosphere and her attentive service. The Italian ocean liner was launched in 1925 with her name chosen in honor of Humbert I Biancamano, founder of the Savoy dynasty. The SS Conte Grande was a Lloyd Sabaudo ocean liner built in 1927 by Stabilimento Tecnico Triestino in Trieste, Italy, to service the transatlantic passenger line between Genoa, Italy, and New York City. She was the last of the Counts to be built. She was also the most powerful, with a top speed of 28 knots. These magnificent ships sailed the transatlantic route between Genoa, Italy, and New York City, with routes from the Mediterranean to North and South America, carrying passengers in style and comfort. They were a symbol of Italian maritime power and prestige, and they continue to capture the imagination of travellers and maritime enthusiasts alike. Today, The Lloyd Sabaudo poster is considered to be one of the finest examples of Art Deco travel poster design. It is extremely rare, and a perfect reminder of The Golden Age of Travel, a bygone era of sleek ocean liners and glamorous voyages. That’s the essence captured in the Lloyd Sabaudo poster, a rare and coveted gem among Art Deco travel designs. This masterpiece regularly fetches over £1,500 at auctions, a testament to its enduring allure. For a poster that has survived for almost a century, the asking price doesn’t seem to be too bad. After all, owning an original must be an incredible feeling and, over time, could even turn out to be a profitable investment. However, the truth is that original vintage poster prices are simply out of reach for most people. This is where our fabulous high-quality reproduction prints come into their own. They capture the essence and the undeniable charisma of the original poster. You get the same intricate details, impactful imagery and iconic typography… but best of all they cost a fraction of an original and still look fantastic when they’re framed and hung on your living room wall. Perfect for your captain’s quarters, stateroom, or shipmate’s cabin, this high-quality poster is a conversation starter and a must-have for any nautical enthusiast.
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