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Adolf Munzer Deutsches Theater Poster, 1905
Adolf Munzer Deutsches Theater Poster, 1905

Adolf Munzer Deutsches Theater Poster, 1905

Located in Rio Vista, CA

original Bal-Pare Deutsches theater poster is painted over and signed by Munzer dated 1905. Laid on a linen

Category

20th Century German Jugendstil Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Linen, Plexiglass, Paper, Wood

Original Owl and Pussy Cat - Greek theater poster
Original Owl and Pussy Cat - Greek theater poster

Original Owl and Pussy Cat - Greek theater poster

Located in Spokane, WA

STATE THEATERS OF GREECE STATE THEATER OF NORTH GREECE New Stage Suilpon Mankoff The Owl and the

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Lithograph

Times Square Theater Posters Morosco Theatre. FORTY CARATS
Times Square Theater Posters Morosco Theatre. FORTY CARATS

Times Square Theater Posters Morosco Theatre. FORTY CARATS

By Mitchell Funk

Located in Miami, FL

Street Photographer Mitchell Funk breaks with tradition and shoots street photography in color. Today in 2022 this does not seem like a big deal. But 53 years ago in 1969 it was quit...

Category

1960s Abstract Expressionist Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Archival Ink, Archival Paper, Archival Pigment

Keith Haring, Theater der Welt Frankfurt Original Vintage Poster
Keith Haring, Theater der Welt Frankfurt Original Vintage Poster

Keith Haring, Theater der Welt Frankfurt Original Vintage Poster

By Keith Haring

Located in Winchester, GB

Beautiful poster designed by Keith Haring for the 1985 Theater der Welt in Frankfurt. The

Category

1980s American Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Paper

Poster Gianni Versace for "Theater der Mode" for Villa Stuck, 1992
Poster Gianni Versace for "Theater der Mode" for Villa Stuck, 1992

Poster Gianni Versace for "Theater der Mode" for Villa Stuck, 1992

By Gianni Versace

Located in Milano, IT

Poster by Gianni Versace for the opening of the exhibition "Theater der Mode" in 1992. The poster

Category

1990s Italian Baroque Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Paper

Pozadanie - Vintage Poster by Mirek Dobiecki - 1973

Pozadanie - Vintage Poster by Mirek Dobiecki - 1973

Located in Roma, IT

red colored lithograph and offset print. The artwork represented a wielki theater poster. Good

Category

1970s Contemporary Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Photogravure

"A Bridge of Dragon" Ghanaian Movie Poster, c. 1999
"A Bridge of Dragon" Ghanaian Movie Poster, c. 1999

"A Bridge of Dragon" Ghanaian Movie Poster, c. 1999

Located in Chicago, IL

to import official posters, theaters in Ghana hired enterprising artists to create and embellish

Category

Late 20th Century Ghanaian Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Wood

Joan Miro / Christies Contemporary Lithograph "Bonjour Max Ernst" Art Poster
Joan Miro / Christies Contemporary Lithograph "Bonjour Max Ernst" Art Poster

Joan Miro / Christies Contemporary Lithograph "Bonjour Max Ernst" Art Poster

By Joan Miró, Christie's

Located in San Diego, CA

lifestyle in the Belle Epoque (1871 – 1914). In journals, books, theater programs, and posters, the graphic

Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Paper

Original 1992 Barcelona Olympic Poster Designed by Jean-Michel Folon
Original 1992 Barcelona Olympic Poster Designed by Jean-Michel Folon

Original 1992 Barcelona Olympic Poster Designed by Jean-Michel Folon

By Jean-Michel Folon

Located in London, GB

for the Brussels subway, 1974; Waterloo Station for the London tube, 1975), posters for theater and

Category

1990s Belgian Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Paper

Trafalgar Square Contemporary Lithograph Reproduction by Piet Mondrian
Trafalgar Square Contemporary Lithograph Reproduction by Piet Mondrian

Trafalgar Square Contemporary Lithograph Reproduction by Piet Mondrian

By Piet Mondrian

Located in San Diego, CA

Belle Epoque (1871 – 1914). In journals, books, theater programs, and posters, the graphic arts soon

Category

Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Paper

Original "The Honeymoon Machine" U. S. 1-sheet movie poster
Original "The Honeymoon Machine" U. S. 1-sheet movie poster

Original "The Honeymoon Machine" U. S. 1-sheet movie poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Honeymoon Machine, original 1 sheet U. S. theater poster; acid-free archival linen backed; this

Category

1960s American Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Offset

Poster of Stowackiego Theater - Vintage Offset Poster - 1975

Poster of Stowackiego Theater - Vintage Offset Poster - 1975

Located in Roma, IT

Poster of Stowackiego theater is an original offset print realized in 1975 for "Ulani". Signed on

Category

1970s Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Offset

Lithography by Jean Picart Le Doux on Japanese paper
Lithography by Jean Picart Le Doux on Japanese paper

Lithography by Jean Picart Le Doux on Japanese paper

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in Paris, FR

Grand Prix for theater posters. He created illustrations for Jean Cocteau, Maurice Ravel and Guillaume

Category

1940s French Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Paper

Theater Wielki-Warsaw - Vintage Poster - 1973

Theater Wielki-Warsaw - Vintage Poster - 1973

Located in Roma, IT

Theater Wielki-Warsaw is an original vintage poster realized in 1973. This poster was completed to

Category

1970s Contemporary Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Paper, Offset

Jean Picart Le Doux Plate, circa 1960, France
Jean Picart Le Doux Plate, circa 1960, France

Jean Picart Le Doux Plate, circa 1960, France

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in Girona, Spain

Grand Prix for the theater poster at the Salon de l'Imagerie in 1943. It was then that, at the request

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Ceramic

Fort of Khotyn
Fort of Khotyn

Fort of Khotyn

Located in Edinburgh, GB

, easel painting. He created book illustrations, theater posters, bookplates (more than 500), and graphic

Category

1970s Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Egg Tempera

Group of Workers
Group of Workers

Group of Workers

By John Edward Costigan

Located in San Francisco, CA

briefly at the Art Students League and worked as a lithographer of theater posters. From that job he

Category

Mid-20th Century Realist Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Lithograph

STU theater - Offset Print by Jan Sawka - 1974

STU theater - Offset Print by Jan Sawka - 1974

By Jan Sawka

Located in Roma, IT

STU theater is a poster created by Jan Sawka (Poland, 1946 - 2012) in 1974. At the top of the

Category

1970s Surrealist Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Offset

Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France c. 1950's
Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France c. 1950's

Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France c. 1950's

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in leucate, FR

19353. His first tapestry cartoons date from 1943 after having won the grand prize for theater poster at

Category

1950s French French Provincial Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Ceramic

Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France 1950s
Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France 1950s

Jean Picart Le Doux, huge ceramic dish, Sant-Vicens workshop, France 1950s

By Jean Picart Le Doux

Located in leucate, FR

tapestry cartoons date from 1943 after having won the grand prize for theater poster at the Salon de

Category

1950s French French Provincial Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Ceramic

"Power Force" Ghanaian Movie Poster
"Power Force" Ghanaian Movie Poster

"Power Force" Ghanaian Movie Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

Cameroonian born movie star as a crime-fighting ninja. Frequently unable to import official posters, theaters

Category

Late 20th Century Ghanaian Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Fabric

"Vijay Path" Ghanaian Movie Poster
"Vijay Path" Ghanaian Movie Poster

"Vijay Path" Ghanaian Movie Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

posters, theaters in Ghana hired enterprising artists to create and embellish designs to promote the films

Category

Late 20th Century Ghanaian Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Fabric

"Universal Soldier" Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster
"Universal Soldier" Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster

"Universal Soldier" Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

Ghana. Frequently unable to import official posters, theaters in Ghana hired enterprising artists to

Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Fabric, Acrylic

"Universal Soldier" Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster
"Universal Soldier" Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster

"Universal Soldier" Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

Ghana. Frequently unable to import official posters, theaters in Ghana hired enterprising artists to

Category

1990s Ghanaian Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Paint, Paper

"Cantonese Iron Kung Fu" Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster
"Cantonese Iron Kung Fu" Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster

"Cantonese Iron Kung Fu" Ghanaian Hand-Painted Movie Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

. Frequently unable to import official posters, theaters in Ghana hired enterprising artists to create and

Category

Late 20th Century Pop Art Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Acrylic, Fabric

Devil Take Us, Hot rod, racing film poster, 1952

Devil Take Us, Hot rod, racing film poster, 1952

Located in Chicago, IL

theaters rented for screenings. At the bottom of every poster was a note that said "Property of National

Category

1950s Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Offset

Original "The Joe Louis Story", 1953 vintage movie poster
Original "The Joe Louis Story", 1953 vintage movie poster

Original "The Joe Louis Story", 1953 vintage movie poster

Located in Spokane, WA

archival linen backed and ready to frame. The original theater movie poster fold marks have been

Category

1950s American Realist Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Offset

Please, Not Now! Brigitte Bardot drive-in film poster, 1961

Please, Not Now! Brigitte Bardot drive-in film poster, 1961

Located in Chicago, IL

, the National Screen Service printed all the movie posters that movie theaters rented for screenings

Category

1960s Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Offset, Lithograph

Original "The Lion" US 1 sheet vintage movie poster  1963
Original "The Lion" US 1 sheet vintage movie poster  1963

Original "The Lion" US 1 sheet vintage movie poster 1963

Located in Spokane, WA

Original Lithograph Vintage Movie Poster issued for theater display.

Category

1960s American Realist Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Offset

"Skyjacked" original vintage movie poster  US 1-sheet  NSS 72/181
"Skyjacked" original vintage movie poster  US 1-sheet  NSS 72/181

"Skyjacked" original vintage movie poster US 1-sheet NSS 72/181

Located in Spokane, WA

perfect addition to any theater room. his is an original One Sheet Poster. It was distributed by the film

Category

1970s American Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Offset

Original 'Ghost of Zorro' vintage 1949 movie poster  US 1-sheet
Original 'Ghost of Zorro' vintage 1949 movie poster  US 1-sheet

Original 'Ghost of Zorro' vintage 1949 movie poster US 1-sheet

Located in Spokane, WA

created on vintage movie posters when they are folded for shipment to the theater. Movie poster for the

Category

1940s American Modern Vintage Theater Poster

Materials

Offset

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Vintage Theater Poster For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the vintage theater poster you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Find Expressionist versions now, or shop for Expressionist creations for a more modern example of these cherished works. On 1stDibs, the right vintage theater poster is waiting for you and the choices span a range of colors that includes yellow, blue, brown and gray. There have been many interesting vintage theater poster examples over the years, but those made by Paula Scher, Armin Hofmann and Keith Haring are often thought to be among the most thought-provoking. Artworks like these — often created in screen print, offset print and lithograph — can elevate any room of your home. A large vintage theater poster can prove too dominant for some spaces — a smaller vintage theater poster, measuring 37.21 high and 26.38 wide, may better suit your needs.

How Much is a Vintage Theater Poster?

A vintage theater poster can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $375, while the lowest priced sells for $230 and the highest can go for as much as $4,950.
Questions About Vintage Theater Poster
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.