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1951 Merano Festival Bandistico Vintage Italian Poster – Franz Lenhart Music Festival Lithograph
Original 1951 Festival Bandistico Merano vintage Italian poster designed by artist Franz Lenhart for the 1° Festival Bandistico Merano, held 15–16–17 Settembre 1951 in Merano, Italy. This vibrant mid‑century European festival poster celebrates the musical tradition of the Unione Bande Musicali dell’Alto Adige, showcasing a powerful graphic image of a musician striking cymbals against a bold blue sky and alpine landscape backdrop.
The dynamic composition and strong colors capture the energy and excitement of a live brass band performance. Posters promoting regional music festivals like this are highly collectible examples of mid‑century cultural advertising and represent an important part of Italian graphic design and tourism poster history.
This authentic original lithograph vintage poster is professionally archival linen-backed using acid‑free conservation mounting and is presented in very good condition, ready for framing and display. The bold imagery and strong graphic style make it a standout piece for collectors of original vintage posters, music festival posters, Italian travel posters, and European cultural event posters.
Original posters from Merano festivals are increasingly rare and sought after by collectors of mid‑century European poster art and authentic antique posters.
Every poster from The Vintage Poster includes a Certificate of Authenticity, confirming that it is a genuine original vintage lithograph poster, never a reproduction. As an IVPDA‑certified vintage poster dealer, The Vintage Poster works with collectors worldwide, offering rare, museum‑quality vintage posters for home, office, or gallery display.
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