What is a vintage poster?

A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.

How do I identify a vintage poster?

To identify a vintage poster, feel the texture. Authentic vintage posters will usually feel similar to a newspaper, while reprints of originals will usually be on glossy paper with a smooth surface. An experienced art dealer or certified appraiser can aid you in dating posters. Shop a range of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

What art style are vintage posters?

The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.

Are vintage posters worth anything?

Whether vintage posters are worth anything depends on the piece in question. The age, number of pieces produced, the maker, the subject or theme of the poster and its condition all play a role in determining the value. Because rarity and current demand also influence price, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to determine whether a particular poster is valuable. The former is a big factor, as collectors are said to gravitate toward purchasing a rare poster even if its condition is less than mint. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of posters from some of the world's top galleries.

How can I tell if a vintage movie poster is real?

To tell if a movie poster is vintage, look at it through a loupe or magnifying glass. Older posters were created through a process that applies a solid color to the paper. Reproductions are often produced by a method that uses visible pixels. The size of the poster may also be a giveaway. Research to determine the known sizes of that particular poster will help in your research. Shop a large collection of vintage movie posters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Vintage Lady Posters

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Portrait of a Young Lady-Poster.

By Pierre Auguste Renoir

Located in Clinton Township, MI

Poster. Measures 23 x 17.75 inches and is Unframed. Good Condition-signs of wear consistent with

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Late 20th Century Vintage Lady Posters

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Lithograph

Portrait of a Young Lady-Poster. , Unknown

H 23 in W 17.75 in

Portrait of a Young Lady-Poster. Printed in Spain.

By Pierre Auguste Renoir

Located in Clinton Township, MI

Poster. Measures 21 x 18 inches and is Unframed. Good Condition.

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Late 20th Century Vintage Lady Posters

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Lithograph

Portrait of a Young Lady-Poster. Printed in Spain. , Unknown

H 21 in W 18 in

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964

Located in London, GB

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964 Original 30 x 40 (30 X 40 Inches). In 1910s London, snobbish

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20th Century American Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964

H 40 in W 30 in D 0.1 in

"My Fair Lady" Film Poster, 1964

Located in London, GB

After a highly successful run as a Broadway musical, My Fair Lady was adapted for the screen from

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1960s American Vintage Lady Posters

"My Fair Lady" Film Poster, 1964

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

"My Fair Lady" Film Poster, 1964

Located in London, GB

Without a doubt this is one of the premiere posters to find on this Classic Lerner and Lowe musical

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1960s Italian Vintage Lady Posters

"My Fair Lady" Film Poster, 1964

H 55 in W 39 in D 0.1 in

"Lady From Shanghai", the '1947' Poster

Located in London, GB

A seaman becomes involved in a complex murder plot when he is hired to work on a yacht. He soon finds himself implicated in the murder, despite his innocence. The film is best rememb...

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1940s American Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

"Lady From Shanghai", the '1947' Poster

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Lady and The Tramp, Framed Poster, 1955

Located in London, GB

Lady and The Tramp, Framed Poster, 1955 Front-of-House Card (8 x 10 inches). UK front-of-house

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and The Tramp, Framed Poster, 1955

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

Satan Was A Lady, Unframed Poster, 1975

Located in London, GB

Satan Was A Lady, Unframed Poster, 1975 Original One Sheet (27 X 41 Inches). Satanic twist on a

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20th Century American Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Satan Was A Lady, Unframed Poster, 1975

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Lady Sings The Blues, Unframed Poster, 1971

Located in London, GB

Lady Sings The Blues, Unframed Poster, 1971 The story of the troubled life and career of the

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady Sings The Blues, Unframed Poster, 1971

H 27 in W 41 in D 0.1 in

The Lady from Shanghai, Unframed Posters, 1947

Located in London, GB

The Lady From Shanghai, Unframed Posters, 1947 US INSERT (14 X 36 Inches). Orson Welles plays

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20th Century American Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

The Lady from Shanghai, Unframed Posters, 1947

H 36 in W 14 in D 0.1 in

"My Fair Lady" Original Italian Movie Poster

Located in London, GB

Original Italian movie poster for Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison's Classic 1964 musical. The

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1960s Italian Vintage Lady Posters

"My Fair Lady" Original Italian Movie Poster

H 27 in W 36 in D 0.1 in

Lady from Shanghai R1950s British Quad Film Poster

Located in New York, NY

Original 1950s re-release British quad poster for the 1947 film The Lady from Shanghai directed by

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1950s British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady from Shanghai R1950s British Quad Film Poster

H 30 in W 40 in D 1 in

1950s Movie Poster for To Please a Lady, Framed

Located in Pasadena, CA

"1950s Movie Poster To please a Lady - Clark Gable & Barbara Stanwyck / mounted in chrome metal

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1970s American Art Deco Vintage Lady Posters

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Chrome

1950s Movie Poster for To Please a Lady, Framed

H 35 in W 14 in D 1 in

Lady in the Lake 1947 Japanese B3 Film Poster

Located in New York, NY

Original 1947 Japanese B3 poster for the film Lady in the Lake directed by Robert Montgomery with

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1940s Japanese Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady in the Lake 1947 Japanese B3 Film Poster

H 20 in W 14 in D 1 in

The Lady from Shanghai 1977 Japanese B2 Film Poster

Located in New York, NY

Original 1977 Japanese B2 poster for the first Japanese theatrical release of the 1947 film The

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1970s Japanese Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

The Lady from Shanghai 1977 Japanese B2 Film Poster

H 29 in W 20 in D 1 in

Lady and The Tramp, Framed Poster, 1980's / 1990's

Located in London, GB

Lady and The Tramp, Framed Poster, 1980's / 1990's Front-of-House Card (8 x 10 inches). UK front

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and The Tramp, Framed Poster, 1980's / 1990's

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

Lady and the Tramp R1975 Italian Quattro Fogli Film Poster

Located in New York, NY

Original 1975 re-release Italian quattro fogli poster for the 1955 film Lady and the Tramp directed

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1970s Italian Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and the Tramp R1975 Italian Quattro Fogli Film Poster

H 79 in W 55 in D 1 in

'My Fair Lady' 1964 US 1 Sheet Film Poster, Peak

By Bob Peak

Located in Bath, Somerset

Lady', starring Audrey Hepburn and Rex Harrison, is certainly very charming indeed. Actual film

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20th Century American Vintage Lady Posters

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Linen, Paper

'My Fair Lady' 1964 US 1 Sheet Film Poster, Peak

H 28.32 in W 43.38 in D 0.2 in

My Fair Lady 1964 U.S. One Sheet Film Poster

By Bob Peak

Located in New York, NY

Original 1964 U.S. one sheet poster by Bob Peak / Bill Gold for. Very good-fine condition, folded

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1960s American Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady 1964 U.S. One Sheet Film Poster

H 41 in W 27 in D 1 in

Bearded Blue Lady Original 1983 Polish Cyrk ‘Circus; Poster, Waldemar Swierzy

By Waldemar Swierzy

Located in Bath, Somerset

one sassy bearded lady on this original Polish Circus / Cyrk poster from 1983, designed by Waldemar

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20th Century Polish Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Bearded Blue Lady Original 1983 Polish Cyrk ‘Circus; Poster, Waldemar Swierzy

H 38 in W 26.5 in D 0.1 in

My Fair Lady Czech A1 Film Movie Poster, 1967, Zdeněk Kaplan

Located in Bath, Somerset

The US poster for My Fair Lady with artwork by Bob Peak is well celebrated, however we think the

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20th Century Czech Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady Czech A1 Film Movie Poster, 1967, Zdeněk Kaplan

H 32.75 in W 22.25 in D 0.1 in

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #6 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964 Front-of-House Card (8 x 10 inches). Original Front-of-House

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #6 of a Set of 8

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #4 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10 Inches). Original Front-of-House

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #4 of a Set of 8

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #1 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10 Inches). Original Front-of-House

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #1 of a Set of 8

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #7 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10 Inches). Original Front-of-House

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #7 of a Set of 8

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #8 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10 Inches). Original Front-of-House

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #8 of a Set of 8

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #2 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964 Front-of-House Card (8 x 10 inches). Original Front-of-House

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #2 of a Set of 8

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #3 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10 Inches). Original Front-of-House

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #3 of a Set of 8

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #5 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10 Inches). Original Front-of-House

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady, Unframed Poster, 1964, #5 of a Set of 8

H 8 in W 10 in D 0.1 in

Original Vintage Movie Poster My Fair Lady Hepburn Harrison Musical Comedy Art

By Bob Peak

Located in London, GB

Original vintage movie poster for the re-release of the 1964 classic musical comedy film My Fair

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1970s American Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Movie Poster My Fair Lady Hepburn Harrison Musical Comedy Art

H 40.95 in W 27.17 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Film Poster Lady With The Little Dog Anton Chekhov Movie Art

Located in London, GB

Original vintage movie poster for the romantic drama film directed by Iosif Kheifits

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1960s Russian Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Film Poster Lady With The Little Dog Anton Chekhov Movie Art

H 19.49 in W 11.03 in D 0.04 in

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #7 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

Lady and The Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R - #7 of a set of 8 Front-of-House Card (8 x 10

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #7 of a Set of 8

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #3 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

Lady and The Tramp, unframed poster 1970s R - #3 of a set of 8 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #3 of a Set of 8

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #6 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

Lady and The Tramp, unframed poster 1970s R - #6 of a set of 8 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #6 of a Set of 8

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #5 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

Lady and The Tramp, unframed poster 1970s R - #5 of a set of 8 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #5 of a Set of 8

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #8 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

Lady and The Tramp, unframed poster 1970s R - #8 of a set of 8 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #8 of a Set of 8

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #1 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

Lady and The Tramp, unframed poster 1970s R - #1 of a set of 8 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #1 of a Set of 8

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

Lady and The Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #2 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

Lady and The Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R - #2 of a set of 8 Front-of-House Card (8 x 10

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and The Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #2 of a Set of 8

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #4 of a Set of 8

Located in London, GB

Lady and The Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R - #4 of a set of 8 Front-of-House Card (8 X 10

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20th Century British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Lady and the Tramp, Unframed Poster 1970s R, #4 of a Set of 8

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

Funny Lady

Located in London, GB

Original Italian film poster for the 1975 comedy starring Barbra Streisand, James Caan, Omar Sharif

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1970s Italian Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Funny Lady

H 39 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Original Vintage Poster Frau Und Buch Lady Reading A Book Art Deco 22 March 1931

Located in London, GB

Original vintage poster - Frau und Buch / Lady and a book - for an event on 22 March 1931 featuring

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1930s German Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Frau Und Buch Lady Reading A Book Art Deco 22 March 1931

H 27.17 in W 19.69 in D 0.04 in

My Fair Lady

Located in London, GB

Original US framed production still for My Fair Lady, 1964. This American musical was written by

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1960s American Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

My Fair Lady

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

The Lady from Shanghai

Located in London, GB

Original Trade Advertisement from Kinematograph Weekly March 18th 1948 This Film Noir The Lady from

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1940s British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

The Lady from Shanghai

H 11 in W 17 in D 0.1 in

The Lady from Shanghai

Located in London, GB

Original photographic production photo from 1948 film Noir The Lady from Shanghai starring Rita

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1940s American Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

The Lady from Shanghai

H 10 in W 8 in D 0.1 in

Framed San Sabastian Poster

Located in Alton, GB

Stunning framed poster from 1956 San Sebastian Spain - An elegant lady dancing from a over sized

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20th Century Spanish Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Framed San Sabastian Poster

H 31.5 in W 23.23 in D 0.4 in

"Goldfinger" Film Poster, 1964

Located in London, GB

Campaign with the intrepid Sean Connery wielding his trusty Walther PPK and defending his lady-of-the

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1960s American Vintage Lady Posters

"Goldfinger" Film Poster, 1964

H 22 in W 28 in D 0.1 in

Thunderbird 6 '1968' Poster

Located in London, GB

. colleagues who are on board, including beautiful secret agent Lady Penelope (Sylvia Anderson). The Skyship is

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1960s British Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Thunderbird 6 '1968' Poster

H 30 in W 40 in D 0.1 in

Breakfast At Tiffany's, Unframed Poster, 1965R

Located in London, GB

Breakfast At Tiffany's, Unframed Poster, 1965R Original US One Sheet (27 X 41 Inches). Classic

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20th Century American Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Breakfast At Tiffany's, Unframed Poster, 1965R

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Basquiat Downtown 81 Film Poster

By after Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Basquiat Downtown 81 movie poster: Vintage Japan promo poster, circa 2001 for the seminal Basquiat

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1980s Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Basquiat Downtown 81 Film Poster

H 12 in W 6 in D 0.5 in

"Dragstrip Riot" Film Poster, 1958

Located in London, GB

Three sheet (41" X 81"). After a long career as a leading lady, Fay Wray settled into more matronly

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1950s American Vintage Lady Posters

"Dragstrip Riot" Film Poster, 1958

H 81 in W 41 in D 0.1 in

Boy Friend, The '1971' Poster

Located in London, GB

When the leading lady of a traveling theatrical troupe injures herself, the group's shy and demure

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1970s American Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Boy Friend, The '1971' Poster

H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Bernard Buffet "LADY BELTHAM "" FANTOMAS series - Lithography Mourlot

By Bernard Buffet

Located in Saint ouen, FR

Bernard Buffet "LADY BELTHAM "" Fantomas series Lithography Mourlot edition 3000ex Circa 1967

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1960s French Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Bernard Buffet "LADY BELTHAM "" FANTOMAS series - Lithography Mourlot

H 8.67 in W 6.3 in D 0.4 in

1973 Enter the Dragon Original Vintage Poster

By Bob Peak

Located in Winchester, GB

designer Bob Peak, known for posters such as Apolcaypse Now, My Fair Lady & West Side Story, this beautiful

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1970s Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

1973 Enter the Dragon Original Vintage Poster

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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Lady and the Tramp / Lili E Il Vagabondo

Located in London, GB

Original Italian movie poster for Walt Disney's, 1955 animation film. This poster was designed to

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1960s Italian Vintage Lady Posters

Lady and the Tramp / Lili E Il Vagabondo

H 55 in W 39 in D 0.1 in

1973 Enter the Dragon (Japanese) Original Vintage Poster

By Bob Peak

Located in Winchester, GB

designer Bob Peak, known for posters such as Apolcaypse Now, My Fair Lady & West Side Story, this beautiful

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1970s Japanese Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

1973 Enter the Dragon (Japanese) Original Vintage Poster

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H 29 in W 20 in D 0.1 in

'PICASSO BERGGRUEN' Original Vintage Art & Exhibition Poster, 1966

By (after) Pablo Picasso

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

This 1966 poster is promoting an exhibition of the works by Pablo Picasso, from the Heinz Berggruen

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1960s French Modern Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

'PICASSO BERGGRUEN' Original Vintage Art & Exhibition Poster, 1966

H 24.02 in W 22.45 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage 1930s Travel Advertising Poster "German Winter"

By Heiligenstaedt

Located in London, GB

Original vintage poster “German Winter”, featuring a stunning image of a man wearing traditional

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1930s German Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage 1930s Travel Advertising Poster "German Winter"

H 39.97 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Paris Exposition Internationale Art Deco

By Paul Colin

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for the Paris 1937 Exposition Internationale / International

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1930s French Art Deco Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Paris Exposition Internationale Art Deco

H 23.63 in W 15.75 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Baudin Cuisiniere Cooking Leonetto Cappiello

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for kitchen equipment - Baudin La Cuisiniere des Cuisinieres

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1930s French Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Baudin Cuisiniere Cooking Leonetto Cappiello

H 63 in W 47.25 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Construction Builder Happiness USSR

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Soviet propaganda poster - I love my profession I create happiness for people

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1960s Russian Vintage Lady Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Soviet Propaganda Poster Construction Builder Happiness USSR

H 22.84 in W 31.89 in D 0.04 in

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Vintage Lady Posters For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of vintage lady posters available on 1stDibs. Frequently made of paper, fabric and linen, all vintage lady posters available were constructed with great care. Vintage lady posters have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of vintage lady posters to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Mid-Century Modern vintage lady posters are of considerable interest. Bob Peak, Stanislav Duda and Bernard Buffet each produced beautiful vintage lady posters that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Lady Posters?

Vintage lady posters can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $499, while the lowest priced sells for $62 and the highest can go for as much as $13,310.

Questions About Vintage Lady Posters

What is a vintage poster?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
How do I identify a vintage poster?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
To identify a vintage poster, feel the texture. Authentic vintage posters will usually feel similar to a newspaper, while reprints of originals will usually be on glossy paper with a smooth surface. An experienced art dealer or certified appraiser can aid you in dating posters. Shop a range of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
What art style are vintage posters?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
Are vintage posters worth anything?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
Whether vintage posters are worth anything depends on the piece in question. The age, number of pieces produced, the maker, the subject or theme of the poster and its condition all play a role in determining the value. Because rarity and current demand also influence price, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to determine whether a particular poster is valuable. The former is a big factor, as collectors are said to gravitate toward purchasing a rare poster even if its condition is less than mint. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of posters from some of the world's top galleries.
How can I tell if a vintage movie poster is real?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
To tell if a movie poster is vintage, look at it through a loupe or magnifying glass. Older posters were created through a process that applies a solid color to the paper. Reproductions are often produced by a method that uses visible pixels. The size of the poster may also be a giveaway. Research to determine the known sizes of that particular poster will help in your research. Shop a large collection of vintage movie posters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.