Vintage Poster the place for classic art

BEST BUYS

The Vintage Poster is a great find for original European advertising

and lithograph movie posters. Posters can be seen in miniature (photo

albums are displayed for easy viewing; separated in categories:

theater, Olympics, fashion, radio, rock, magic, wine and spirits).

And if you’re lucky owner Gary L. Gibson will show every poster while

explaining the intricate details of why it’s so special. Gibson has

one of the first false advertisements; a 1906 ad for a heating pad

that guaranteed to cure rheumatism. He has the hottest posters

selling in L.A. -- 1920s work progressive posters from Russia.

“They’re getting astronomically expensive,” Gibson said. They go for

$10,000 to $20,000. Most posters are $1,000 to $4,000. Gibson has

posters from Rene Gruau -- “the most famous living graphic artist in

the world” -- and other world class artists: Paul Colin, Bernard

Villemot, Jean D’Ylen, Razzia and Erte. And he has the largest

collection of World War I posters in Southern California. Posters are

primarily Italian and French. Gibson says horizontal posters are

asked for the most, and the rarest. Custom framing is available too.

They have a private parking lot. Open 11:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday to

Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. Sunday at 1432 S. Coast Highway. (949)

376-7422. www.thevintageposter.com

PHOTO OP

Commission a family or individual portrait at the Michael Bryan

Art Gallery. Tour the gallery filled with Bryan’s original works and

limited edition prints. His artwork is very colorful and lively. His

themes include cigars, liquor and the good life, places, sports,

street scenes, cars and motorcycles, music, western and tropical

scenes. Open 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Friday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday at 303 Broadway No. 104.

(949) 675-2925 www.michaelbryan.com.

WRINKLE FREE

Chico’s is known for its wrinkle-free Travelers Collection of

untailored clothing for women. A variety of jackets, pants, skirts,

cardigans, dresses, tanks and Ts are part of the collection. Pants

and skirts have elastic waists for comfort. Chico’s jewelry and

accessories. . Open 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday to Saturday, 11 a.m. to

6 p.m. Sunday at 210 Forest Ave. (949) 494-0858.

* BEST BUYS Send information to Greer Wylder at

greerwylder@yahoo.com or P.O. Box 248 Laguna Beach, CA 92652, or via

fax at 494-8979.