Bally is a Swiss luxury fashion house established in 1851 by Carl Franz Bally and his brother Fritz. Historically known for its shoes, the brand also produces bags, accessories, and ready-to-wear. Carl Franz Bally was born in 1821 in Schönenwerd, Switzerland. He joined the family business, a silk ribbon manufacturer, when he was 17. In 1851, he decided to go into shoe manufacturing after a stay in Paris. He opened his first shoemaking workshop in the basement of his family home.

Bally quickly became known for its high-quality shoes. The company used the latest technology and materials, more...

The history of posters begins in the 15th century with woodcut broadsides, which were crude, text-heavy announcements selling everything from religious indulgences to political decrees. But the modern poster as we know it, emerged in the late 19th century, propelled by the Industrial Revolution and the blossoming field of lithography. This new technology allowed for mass production of vibrant, colourful images, perfect for capturing the attention of urban crowds.

Paris of the 1920s became the artistic hub for these posters. Jules Chéret, the "father of the modern poster," seduced onlookers with his graceful Art Nouveau figures promoting theatres and more...

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Bally roses by Roger Bezombes, vintage poster, linen backed,…

Bally Roses Vintage Poster by Roger Bezombes, 1965

Bally roses by Roger Bezombes, vintage poster, linen backed, 1965, 159 x 119 cm. Provenance: collection of Simone Allbon

Bally Kick by Bernard Villemot, vintage poster, linen backed,…

Bally Kick Vintage Poster by Bernard Villemot, 1989

Bally Kick by Bernard Villemot, vintage poster, linen backed, 1989, 159.5 x 117 cm. Provenance: collection of Simone Allbon

Bernard Villemot, Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm.…

Bally Orange Vintage French Poster

Bernard Villemot, Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm. This piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have…

Alain Gauthier - Bally Rocks Man, vintage poster. Printed in…

Vintage French Poster: Bally Rocks Man

Alain Gauthier - Bally Rocks Man, vintage poster. Printed in 1970. 68 x 47 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to…

Bernard Villemot - Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm,…

Vintage Bally Orange Poster by Bernard Villemot

Bernard Villemot - Bally orange, printed C. 1980. 68.5 x 38 cm, this piece is from a private collection of original, rare French vintage posters that have been produced as early as the 1920s and have been assembled from various visits to Paris. They have…

Original French advertising poster, Bally 'Blonde' or 'Pink…

Bally Shoes Poster by Bernard Villemot

Original French advertising poster, Bally 'Blonde' or 'Pink shoes', graphic artist Bernard Villemot. Professionally linen backed 64 cm x 42 cm