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.

Winter Vintage Posters

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Original Vintage 1930s Travel Advertising Poster "German Winter"

$1,015

$10,152

$4,737

$670

1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games - James Rosenquist Original Vintage Poster

By James Rosenquist

Located in Winchester, GB

Celebrated American artist James Rosenquist was one of several artists commissioned to create poster artworks to celebrate the 1983 Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games. The games in ...

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Vintage 1980s Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Winter Travel Poster Wengen Switzerland Squirrel W Linsenmaier

$3,248

$1,258

1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games - Andy Warhol Original Vintage Poster

By (after) Andy Warhol

Located in Winchester, GB

Legendary American pop artist Andy Warhol was one of several artists commissioned to create poster artworks to celebrate the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympic Games. The games in then Yug...

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Vintage 1980s Macedonian Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Swiss Winter Sport Ski Poster Switzerland Jungfrau Region

$5,346

$981

$4,737

Original Vintage Winter Sports Travel Poster Andermatt Gotthard Switzerland Ski

By Alex W. Diggelmann

Located in London, GB

Original vintage winter sports travel poster for Andermatt in the Gotthard region of the Swiss Alps featuring a great graphic design outline of a map of Switzerland with a Swiss flag...

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Vintage 1950s Swiss Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage International Sport Event Poster Winter Spartakiad Latvia USSR

$1,962

Original Vintage International Sport Event Poster Winter Spartakiad Latvia USSR

Located in London, GB

Original vintage international sport event poster for the Latvijas PSR Arodbiedribu II Ziemas Spartakiade / Winter Spartakiad of Trade Unions of the Latvian SSR held in Sigulda from ...

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Vintage 1960s Latvian Posters

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Original Vintage Winter Sport Ski Poster Pontresina Resort Switzerland Leupin

$2,098

$3,384

$9,407

Original Vintage Winter Sport Travel Poster Rochers De Naye Switzerland Railway

By Otto Ernst

Located in London, GB

Original vintage winter sport and ski travel poster - Railways from Montreux and Territet to Glion Caux Jaman and the Rochers de Naye above Montreux Switzerland Alt. 6710 Ft - featur...

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Vintage 1920s Swiss Posters

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Original Vintage Winter Sport Travel Poster Again To Austria Skiing Osterreich

$4,602

Original Vintage Winter Sport Travel Poster Again To Austria Skiing Osterreich

Located in London, GB

Original vintage skiing and winter sport travel poster - Again to Austria - featuring an illustration of a lady and a child wearing matching white shirts and red sweaters, traditiona...

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Vintage 1940s Austrian Posters

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Paper

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Fritz WinterOriginal Vintage Sport Poster Munich Olympics 1972 Fritz Winter Abstract Design, 1970

Unavailable

H 39.77 in W 24.81 in

Original Vintage Sport Poster Munich Olympics 1972 Fritz Winter Abstract Design

By Fritz Winter

Located in London, GB

Original vintage sport poster for the 1972 Summer Olympic Games held from 26 August to 11 September 1972 in Munich Germany featuring an abstract design by the German artist Fritz Win...

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1970s More Prints

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Alex Walter DiggelmannOriginal Vintage Winter Sports Travel Poster Andermatt Gotthard Switzerland Ski, 1956

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 24.81 in

Original Vintage Winter Sports Travel Poster Andermatt Gotthard Switzerland Ski

By Alex Walter Diggelmann

Located in London, GB

Original vintage winter sports travel poster for Andermatt in the Gotthard region of the Swiss Alps featuring a great graphic design outline of a map of Switzerland with a Swiss flag...

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1950s More Prints

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Paper

Original Vintage International Sport Event Poster Winter Spartakiad Latvia USSR, 1963

Unavailable

H 35.04 in W 24.02 in

Original Vintage International Sport Event Poster Winter Spartakiad Latvia USSR

Located in London, GB

Original vintage international sport event poster for the Latvijas PSR Arodbiedribu II Ziemas Spartakiade / Winter Spartakiad of Trade Unions of the Latvian SSR held in Sigulda from ...

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1960s More Prints

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Herbert LeupinOriginal Vintage Winter Sport Ski Poster Pontresina Resort Switzerland Leupin, 1949

Unavailable

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 40.95 in W 28.75 in

Original Vintage Poster Olympic Winter Games Sapporo Japan Hokkaido Skiing Event

By Yusaku Kamekura

Located in London, GB

Original vintage sport poster for the XI Olympic Winter Games held in Sapporo Japan from 3-13 February 1972 featuring a skier jumping over a snowy slope at speed in front of a bright...

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1970s More Prints

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Ludwig HohlweinOriginal Vintage Sport Poster Winter Olympic Games 1936 Germany Ludwig Hohlwein, 1935

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 39.38 in W 25.2 in

Original Vintage Skiing Poster Ski France Frankenreich Winter Sport Jean Leger

By Jean Leger

Located in London, GB

Original vintage skiing poster advertising Winter Sports in France / Wintersport in Frankreich - featuring a great design depicting a couple on skis enjoying the view of the snowy mo...

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1940s More Prints

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Original Vintage Travel Poster Torino Alps Capital Winter Sport Campagnoli Italy, 1940s

Unavailable

H 38.19 in W 24.41 in

Original Vintage Travel Poster Torino Alps Capital Winter Sport Campagnoli Italy

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster promoting Winter Sports in Torino Capital of the Alps / Sport Invernali Torino Capitale Delle Alpi - featuring artwork by Alberto Campagnoli (1905-1983...

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1940s More Prints

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Paul AignerOriginal Vintage Skiing Travel Poster Winter Sports in Austria Paul Aigner, 1950

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 40.16 in W 25.6 in

Original Vintage Winter Sport Ski Resort Travel Poster Davos Switzerland Brun

By Donald Brun

Located in London, GB

Original vintage winter sport and ski resort travel poster for Davos Parsenn Brama Buel Schweiz Switzerland Suisse featuring a great design by Donald Brun (1909-1999) depicting a red...

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1950s More Prints

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Unavailable

$5,715

$4,399

H 27.17 in W 18.9 in

Original Vintage Sport Poster White Mountains New Hampshire Eastern Slope Region

Located in London, GB

Original vintage winter sport and skiing poster for the Eastern Slope Region of the White Mountains in New Hampshire America featuring an illustration of a father and son wearing mat...

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Vintage 1950s American Posters

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Original Vintage Skiing Poster by Paul Aigner - Wintersports in Austria Fly KLM

$2,233

H 37.41 in W 25.01 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Skiing Poster by Paul Aigner - Wintersports in Austria Fly KLM

By Paul Aigner

Located in London, GB

Original vintage skiing poster: Winter sports in Austria. Fantastic image by Paul Aigner (1909-1984) featuring a smiling lady with rosy cheeks wearing a yellow jacket and wool gloves...

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Vintage 1950s Austrian Posters

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Original Vintage Poster Let's Go Play Ice Hockey Soviet Sport Winter USSR

$1,015

H 21.66 in W 16.93 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Poster Let's Go Play Ice Hockey Soviet Sport Winter USSR

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Soviet sport propaganda poster - ????, ????????! / Let's go Play! - featuring a great illustration of a child in a traditional Russian winter ushanka fur hat and sca...

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Vintage 1970s Russian Posters

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Original Vintage Poster Sports D'hiver En Suisse Winter Switzerland Swissair Art

$2,301

H 39.77 in W 24.81 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Poster Sports D'hiver En Suisse Winter Switzerland Swissair Art

By Henri Ott

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster - Winter sports in Switzerland? Of course, with Swissair / Sports d'hiver en Suisse? Bien entendu, avec la Swissair - featuring colourful artwork by He...

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Vintage 1940s Swiss Posters

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Original Vintage Winter Sport Poster Norway Home Of Skiing Heroes Of Telemark

$1,285

H 38.19 in W 24.61 in D 0.04 in

Original Vintage Winter Sport Poster Norway Home Of Skiing Heroes Of Telemark

Located in London, GB

Original vintage winter sport and skiing poster - Norway The Home of Skiing Location for the filming of The Heroes of Telemark - featuring artwork depicting the actor Kirk Douglas an...

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Posters

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Questions About Winter Vintage 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.
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.