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.

How can you tell if a poster is vintage?

To tell if a poster is vintage, first consider the paper. Due to their age, most vintage posters will show at least minor signs of wear around the edges. A poster that appears brand new could be a reproduction. Also, familiarize yourself with the type of paper used for poster printing during the time when you believe your piece may have been produced. For example, you'd expect an original poster from the early 20th century to feel like newsprint, so a glossy finish on a piece would likely indicate that it's a later reprint. Next, grab a magnifying glass and examine the image. If you can see small dots or pixels, your poster was likely produced with printers that emerged during the late 1960s. Vintage posters from the 1970s, 80s and 90s may still be authentic originals if you observe pixelation, but you wouldn't expect to see it on a piece that purported to be older. If you still feel unsure about the age of your poster, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage posters.

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.

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Cappiello, Original Vintage Poster, Pur Champagne, Vineyard, Winemaker, 1902

Sold|~~$11,726~~

Cappiello, Original Vintage Poster, Pur Champagne, Vineyard, Winemaker, 1902

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

and His Printers Leonetto Cappiello's career as a poster artist spanned from 1900 to the 1930s. He

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Posters

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Paper

Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Light Poster, Bec Regina-Lampe, 1901

Sold|~~$3,470~~

Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Light Poster, Bec Regina-Lampe, 1901

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Vintage Poster for Bec Regina by Leonetto Cappiello dating from 1901. Leonetto

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Antique Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Posters

Materials

Paper

Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Alcohol Poster, Triple Sec Fournier, 1907

Sold|~~$21,538~~

Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Alcohol Poster, Triple Sec Fournier, 1907

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Vintage Alcohol Poster for Triple-Sec Fournier-Demars dating from 1907 by Leonetto

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Posters

Materials

Paper

Original Vintage 1930s Skiing Poster by Paul Ordner for Mont Revard France PLM

Sold|~~$3,468~~

Original Vintage 1930s Skiing Poster by Paul Ordner for Mont Revard France PLM

By Paul Ordner

Located in London, GB

Original vintage skiing poster by Paul Ordner (1900-1969) featuring a dynamic image of a skier

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Vintage 1930s French Posters

Materials

Paper

Vintage French Signed Lithograph by Renowned Illustrator Jules Chéret

Sold|~~$2,400~~

Vintage French Signed Lithograph by Renowned Illustrator Jules Chéret

By Jules Chéret

Located in Hopewell, NJ

L'echo de Paris vintage lithograph by Jules Chéret (French, 1836-1932) who is recognized as the

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Antique Early 1900s French Belle Époque Posters

Materials

Paper

Framed Vintage Educational Chart from Sweden, Dated 1906

Sold|~~$2,400~~

Framed Vintage Educational Chart from Sweden, Dated 1906

Located in Nashville, TN

Framed vintage educational chart from Sweden, dated 1906. Professionally framed.

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Antique Early 1900s European Posters

Vintage 1900 Poster Advertising Benedictine by A. Mucha

Sold|~~$957~~

Vintage 1900 Poster Advertising Benedictine by A. Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Marseille, FR

Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939) from Bénédictine Poster Photogravure on paper, Lallemand Rouen

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Antique Early 1900s European Art Nouveau Prints

Materials

Paper

Raymond PeynetOriginal Paris 1900 de la Belle Epoque 1900-1914 vintage French movie poster, 1947

Sold|~~$625~~

Original Paris 1900 de la Belle Epoque 1900-1914 vintage French movie poster

By Raymond Peynet

Located in Spokane, WA

Original 1947 Paris 1900 lithographic movie poster by the artist Raymond Peynet. The poster had

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1940s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Alphonse Mucha"Flirt Biscuits" vintage poster by Alphonse Mucha, 1900

Sold|~~$19,500~~

"Flirt Biscuits" vintage poster by Alphonse Mucha

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Hinsdale, IL

ALPHONSE MUCHA (1860 – 1939) "Flirt Biscuits" Rennert/Weill 72 Lithograph in colors c. 1900

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Figurative Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Roman CieslewiczVintage Poster Bold Paris Berlin 1900-1930 Pompidou Center Polish Graphic Artist, 1978

Sold|~~$600~~

Vintage Poster Bold Paris Berlin 1900-1930 Pompidou Center Polish Graphic Artist

By Roman Cieslewicz

Located in Surfside, FL

took part in numerous group exhibitions of graphic, poster and photographic art and was a member of AGI

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1970s Constructivist Abstract Prints

Materials

Offset

Original vintage poster for Cycles Clément Pneumatique Dunlop, Circa 1900

Sold|~~$3,350~~

Original vintage poster for Cycles Clément Pneumatique Dunlop

Located in PARIS, FR

The vintage poster for "Cycles Clément Pneumatique Dunlop Clément, Gladiator & Humber Ltd" is a

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Early 1900s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Linen, Paper, Lithograph

1905 Peugeot Cycles, Thor Original Vintage Poster

Sold|~~$1,567~~

1905 Peugeot Cycles, Thor Original Vintage Poster

Located in Winchester, GB

This beautiful poster was created in 1905, with artwork from German painter and illustrator Walter

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Antique Early 1900s German Posters

Materials

Linen, Paper

A. QuendrayOriginal "Brasserie Schneider" vintage French poster art nouveau, c. 1900

Sold|~~$898~~

Original "Brasserie Schneider" vintage French poster art nouveau

Located in Spokane, WA

Original “Brasserie Schneider” horizontal vintage poster. Professional archival linen backed in

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Venice International Art Exhibition - Vintage Poster - 1909, 1909

Sold|~~$376~~

Venice International Art Exhibition - Vintage Poster - 1909

Located in Roma, IT

Venice International Art Exhibition is a vintage poster realized in 1909. Mixed colored offset

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Early 1900s Modern Figurative Prints

Materials

Offset

Georges Antoine Rochegrosse Original 'Le Jongleur de Notre-Dame" vintage 1904 opera poster, 1904

Sold|~~$1,278~~

Original 'Le Jongleur de Notre-Dame" vintage 1904 opera poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Original “Le Jongleur de Notre Dame” vintage opera poster. The music was by Jules Massenet

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Portrait Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Ernest BertramI Hear They Want More Bovril bulls original vintage poster by Ernest Bertram, 1903

Sold|~~$693~~

I Hear They Want More Bovril bulls original vintage poster by Ernest Bertram

Located in London, GB

." Ernest Bertram I Hear They Want More Bovril (1903) Lithograph 117 x 79 cm An original poster advertising

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Early 1900s Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Framed, Original Vintage "Peugeot" Poster by Ernest Barthélemy Lem

Sold|~~$6,200~~

Framed, Original Vintage "Peugeot" Poster by Ernest Barthélemy Lem

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Poster c. 1900 The Peugeot family began its rise to industrial power with the discovery of

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Early 20th Century French Posters

Materials

Glass, Paper

H. Thomas" L'Eclair" Original Vintage Newspaper poster 1900, 1900

Sold|~~$5,500~~

" L'Eclair" Original Vintage Newspaper poster 1900

Located in Boston, MA

This poster won a poster contest put on by a French newspaper that was juried by the father of the

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Pal (Jean de Paléologue)"Cycles Liberator" Original Vintage Bicycle Poster 1900, 1900 ca.

Sold|~~$2,200~~

"Cycles Liberator" Original Vintage Bicycle Poster 1900

By Pal (Jean de Paléologue)

Located in Boston, MA

This powerful Valkyrie became one of the most famous poster figures of the Belle Epoque in France

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Jules Chéret"Benzo Moteur" Original Vintage Gasoline Poster by Jules Cheret, 1900

Sold|~~$5,500~~

"Benzo Moteur" Original Vintage Gasoline Poster by Jules Cheret

By Jules Chéret

Located in Boston, MA

Jules Cheret original vintage poster "Benzo-Moteur" printed in 1900 in Paris in excellent condition

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Vintage Baseball Baseball Game Poster, 1901

Sold|~~$1,275~~

Vintage Baseball Baseball Game Poster, 1901

Located in Essex, MA

A rare printed baseball game broadside, advertising a game between two teams: Married men vs Single men, in Moodus, Connecticut (a village that is part of East Haddam) on September 1...

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Antique Early 1900s American Sports Equipment and Memorabilia

Materials

Glass, Wood, Paper

Leopoldo Metlicovitz"Madame Butterfly, " Original Vintage Opera Poster 1904

Sold|~~$33,900~~

"Madame Butterfly, " Original Vintage Opera Poster 1904

By Leopoldo Metlicovitz

Located in Boston, MA

lithographic poster and is guaranteed to be an original. We are a leading antique and vintage poster dealer for

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Paris to London, Original Vintage Western Railways Poster featuring Tower Bridge, 1909

Sold|~~$2,428~~

Paris to London, Original Vintage Western Railways Poster featuring Tower Bridge

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster advertising train travel from Paris to London by Western Railways

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Early 1900s More Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Ambrogio Lombardi"Tiro a Segno Nazionale Milano" Original Vintage Shooting Championship Poster, 1909

Sold|~~$4,400~~

"Tiro a Segno Nazionale Milano" Original Vintage Shooting Championship Poster

Located in Boston, MA

A striking pre-WWI poster for a national shooting championship to be held in Milan. The image shows

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Paul OrdnerOriginal Vintage 1930s Skiing Poster by Paul Ordner for Mont Revard France PLM, 1930s

Sold|~~$3,468~~

Original Vintage 1930s Skiing Poster by Paul Ordner for Mont Revard France PLM

By Paul Ordner

Located in London, GB

Original vintage skiing poster by Paul Ordner (1900-1969) featuring a dynamic image of a skier

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1930s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Leonetto Cappiello"Cognac Pellisson" Original Cappiello Vintage French Beverage Poster, 1907

Sold|~~$1,450~~

"Cognac Pellisson" Original Cappiello Vintage French Beverage Poster

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in Boston, MA

surpassed. This is an original vintage lithographic poster and is guaranteed to be an original. We are a

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

Leonetto CappielloOriginal Vintage Advertising Poster - Le Thermogene - Iconic Design By Cappiello, 1909

Sold|~~$1,318~~

Original Vintage Advertising Poster - Le Thermogene - Iconic Design By Cappiello

By Leonetto Cappiello

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster by the renowned Italian poster artist, Leonetto Cappiello (1875

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Early 1900s More Prints

Materials

Paper

Abigail Kellogg Hazard"Til Life's sun is set..." Original Vintage Yale Print, 1909

Sold|~~$450~~

"Til Life's sun is set..." Original Vintage Yale Print

By Abigail Kellogg Hazard

Located in Boston, MA

vintage lithographic poster and is guaranteed to be an original. We are a leading antique and vintage

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Early 1900s Art Nouveau Prints and Multiples

Materials

Lithograph

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Vintage Posters 1900 For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage posters 1900 you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Finding the perfect vintage posters 1900 may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 20th Century. When looking for the right vintage posters 1900 for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, brown, black and orange. There have been many interesting vintage posters 1900 examples over the years, but those made by Leonetto Cappiello, Burkhard Mangold, Jules Chéret, Leopoldo Metlicovitz and Alphonse Mucha are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these of any era or style can make for thoughtful decor in any space, but a selection from our variety of those made in lithograph, paper and offset print can add an especially memorable touch.

How Much is a Vintage Posters 1900?

The average selling price for a vintage posters 1900 we offer is $3,761, while they’re typically $600 on the low end and $35,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Vintage Posters 1900

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.
How can you tell if a poster is vintage?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
To tell if a poster is vintage, first consider the paper. Due to their age, most vintage posters will show at least minor signs of wear around the edges. A poster that appears brand new could be a reproduction. Also, familiarize yourself with the type of paper used for poster printing during the time when you believe your piece may have been produced. For example, you'd expect an original poster from the early 20th century to feel like newsprint, so a glossy finish on a piece would likely indicate that it's a later reprint. Next, grab a magnifying glass and examine the image. If you can see small dots or pixels, your poster was likely produced with printers that emerged during the late 1960s. Vintage posters from the 1970s, 80s and 90s may still be authentic originals if you observe pixelation, but you wouldn't expect to see it on a piece that purported to be older. If you still feel unsure about the age of your poster, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage posters.
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.