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One sheet vintage winter sports travel poster for Sestriere
(often spelled "Sestrieres" in vintage materials), a renowned Alpine ski resort located in the Piedmont region of northwestern Italy.
Poster Details
Artist: The poster was designed by Gino Boccasile (1901–1952), a prominent Italian illustrator.
Era: The original design dates to approximately 1950. Some versions seen in auctions or as reissues date to the 1960s or 1978.
Imagery: It features a woman in a green top and sunglasses, smiling while sitting in the snow and removing her sweater against a backdrop of snow-covered mountains.
Promoted Locations: The text on the poster advertises several hotels and landmarks in the area, including:
Grande Albergo "Principi di Piemonte" and "Duchi d'Aosta".
Alberghi "La Torre" and "Monte Sises".
Ski Club-Scuola di Sci (Ski Club-Ski School).
Mountain peaks and elevations: Monte Alpette (2300 m), Monte Sises (2600 m), Monte Banchetta (2600 m), and Monte Fraiteve (2700 m) |
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