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Framed Serigraph “Tea Time” by Itzchak Tarkay
Framed Serigraph “Tea Time” by Itzchak Tarkay

Framed Serigraph “Tea Time” by Itzchak Tarkay

By Itzchak Tarkay

Located in Bradenton, FL

A framed serigraph by listed artist Itzchak Tarkay, (1935 - 2012). Titled “Tea Time”, the scene depicts a seated woman with dark hair in a room with a window next to a tea service. The artist’s signature can be seen lower left, with the artists name printed lower right and “Givon Prints • Romm Art...

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21st Century and Contemporary American Art Nouveau Posters

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Metal

PARIS - FLY TWA JETS Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster DAVID KLEIN
PARIS - FLY TWA JETS Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster DAVID KLEIN

PARIS - FLY TWA JETS Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster DAVID KLEIN

By David Klein

Located in Chicago, IL

PARIS - FLY TWA JETS Authentic original vintage airline travel poster Artist: David Klein Condition: A- Dimensions: 25.2 x 39.8 in. / 64 x 101.1 cm. Circa: 1960s Linen Backed There ...

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1960s Vintage Posters

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Paper

ROY LICHTENSTEIN - DROWNING GIRL MOMA Pop Art Original Vintage Silkscreen Poster
ROY LICHTENSTEIN - DROWNING GIRL MOMA Pop Art Original Vintage Silkscreen Poster

ROY LICHTENSTEIN - DROWNING GIRL MOMA Pop Art Original Vintage Silkscreen Poster

By (after) Roy Lichtenstein

Located in Chicago, IL

ROY LICHTENSTEIN - DROWNING GIRL - MUSEUM OF MODERN ART NEW YORK MOMA 1989 Artist: Roy Lichtenstein Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 47.8 x 55.5 in. / 121.5 x 141 cm. Circa: 1989 Linen Backed Medium: Silkscreen The poster is in near mint condition with just some very minor edge wear and tiny tears; some toning and scratches along the extreme outer edges; poster should display wonderfully once framed. This Museum of Modern Art poster...

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1980s Vintage Posters

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Paper

THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN RIVIERA Original Vintage British Railways Travel Poster
THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN RIVIERA Original Vintage British Railways Travel Poster

THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN RIVIERA Original Vintage British Railways Travel Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

THE FRENCH AND ITALIAN RIVIERA - BRITISH RAILWAYS Authentic original vintage travel and tourism poster Artist: Pat Nevin Condition: B+ Dimensions: 24.8 x 40.2 in. / 63 x 102 cm. Circ...

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1950s Vintage Posters

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Paper

Star Wars 1977 UK Quad Film Poster, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt
Star Wars 1977 UK Quad Film Poster, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt

Star Wars 1977 UK Quad Film Poster, Greg and Tim Hildebrandt

Located in Bath, Somerset

One of the rarest Star Wars posters and considered the Holy Grail by many an avid collector, the original Hildebrandt British Quad film poster (also known as the Style B design). In...

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20th Century British Posters

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Paper

The Mummy
The Mummy

The Mummy

$3,406

The Mummy

Located in London, GB

Very rare original German candid production still from the 1932 classic horror film The Mummy. This film was produced and directed by Karl Freund and stared Boris Karloff, Zita Johan...

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1930s German Vintage Posters

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Paper

TO PARIS VIA PAN AM Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster Affiche MCM
TO PARIS VIA PAN AM Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster Affiche MCM

TO PARIS VIA PAN AM Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster Affiche MCM

Located in Chicago, IL

TO PARIS VIA PAN AMERICAN - WORLD'S MOST EXPERIENCED AIRLINE Rare authentic original vintage airline travel and tourism poster Artist: Jean Carlu Condition: A- Dimensions: 27.6 x 41....

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1950s Other Vintage Posters

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Paper

PARIS - 1937 EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE Original Vintage French Travel Poster
PARIS - 1937 EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE Original Vintage French Travel Poster

PARIS - 1937 EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE Original Vintage French Travel Poster

By Paul Colin

Located in Chicago, IL

PARIS 1937 - EXPOSITION INTERNATIONALE Authentic original vintage French travel and tourism poster Artist: Paul Colin Condition: B Dimensions: 15.7 x 23.4 in. / 40 x 59.5 cm. Circa: ...

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1930s Vintage Posters

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Paper

Maurin Quina 1906 French Vintage Alcohol Poster, Leonetto Cappiello
Maurin Quina 1906 French Vintage Alcohol Poster, Leonetto Cappiello

Maurin Quina 1906 French Vintage Alcohol Poster, Leonetto Cappiello

Located in Bath, Somerset

One of our favourite new additions. Wonderful original French vintage Maurin Quina alcohol poster from 1906. Stunning imagery. The devilish pixie was designed in 1906 by Leonetto Ca...

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20th Century French Posters

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Paper

Jaws 1975 US 1 Sheet Film Poster, Roger Kastel
Jaws 1975 US 1 Sheet Film Poster, Roger Kastel

Jaws 1975 US 1 Sheet Film Poster, Roger Kastel

Located in Bath, Somerset

A poster with plenty of bite! An original country-of-origin US one-sheet for Steven Spielberg’s landmark 1970s shark thriller Jaws, featuring Roger Kastel’s iconic artwork. Roger K...

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20th Century American Posters

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Paper

The Muppet Movie 1982 Polish B1 Film Poster, Waldemar Swierzy
The Muppet Movie 1982 Polish B1 Film Poster, Waldemar Swierzy

The Muppet Movie 1982 Polish B1 Film Poster, Waldemar Swierzy

Located in Bath, Somerset

The original first-year-of-release Polish film poster for The Muppet Movie is pure joy with a seriously arty edge. Designed by Waldemar Swierzy, it dials up the chaos, colour and cha...

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20th Century Polish Posters

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Paper

A LA PLACE CLICHY Maitres de l'Affiche Plate 191 Original Vintage Poster FRAMED
A LA PLACE CLICHY Maitres de l'Affiche Plate 191 Original Vintage Poster FRAMED

A LA PLACE CLICHY Maitres de l'Affiche Plate 191 Original Vintage Poster FRAMED

By Rene Pean

Located in Chicago, IL

A LA PLACE CLICHY - MAITRES DE L'AFFICHE PLATE 191 (FRAMED) Authentic original vintage French art nouveau poster Artist: Rene Pean Condition: A Dimensions: 8.75 x 12 in. / 22.2 x 30....

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1890s Antique Posters

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Paper

PHILADELPHIA - FLY TWA Authentic Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster 1960s
PHILADELPHIA - FLY TWA Authentic Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster 1960s

PHILADELPHIA - FLY TWA Authentic Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

PHILADELPHIA - FLY TWA Authentic original vintage airline travel poster Artist: Robert Swanson Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 25 x 40.4 in. / 63 x 102.5 cm. Circa: 1960s Linen Backed T...

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1960s Vintage Posters

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Paper

The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Australian 1 Sheet Film Poster, Noriyoshi Ohrai
The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Australian 1 Sheet Film Poster, Noriyoshi Ohrai

The Empire Strikes Back 1980 Australian 1 Sheet Film Poster, Noriyoshi Ohrai

Located in Bath, Somerset

One of the highlights from our new collection. This original first-year-of-release Australian 1 Sheet film poster for The Empire Strikes Back is pure Star Wars magic. With Noriyoshi ...

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20th Century Australian Posters

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Paper

KEEP HIM FREE BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Original Vintage WWI Propaganda Poster
KEEP HIM FREE BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Original Vintage WWI Propaganda Poster

KEEP HIM FREE BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Original Vintage WWI Propaganda Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

KEEP HIM FREE - BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS Rare authentic original antique vintage WWI poster Artist: Charles Livingston Bull Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 20.25 x 30 in. / 51.4 x 76.2 cm....

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1910s Vintage Posters

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Paper

CAMPARI SODA 1968  Italian Beverage Alcohol Advertising  Poster, FRANZ MARANGOLO
CAMPARI SODA 1968  Italian Beverage Alcohol Advertising  Poster, FRANZ MARANGOLO

CAMPARI SODA 1968 Italian Beverage Alcohol Advertising Poster, FRANZ MARANGOLO

Located in Bath, Somerset

We love the wonderful pop art design by Franz Marangolo that features on this supersized vintage Italian advertising poster Campari Soda. Founded in Milan in 1860 by Gaspare Campar...

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20th Century Italian Posters

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Linen, Paper

HERMAN MILLER SUMMER PICNIC 1975 Cherry Pie Authentic Original Vintage Poster
HERMAN MILLER SUMMER PICNIC 1975 Cherry Pie Authentic Original Vintage Poster

HERMAN MILLER SUMMER PICNIC 1975 Cherry Pie Authentic Original Vintage Poster

By Stephen Frykholm

Located in Chicago, IL

HERMAN MILLER SUMMER PICNIC 1975 Authentic original vintage poster Artist: Stephen Frykholm Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 25 x 39.4 in. / 63.5 x 100 cm. Circa: 1975 Linen Backed The poster is in near mint condition with just some very minor edge wear; it should display wonderfully once framed. Frykholm joined Herman Miller in 1970 and was handed the picnic poster...

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1970s Vintage Posters

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Paper

Blow up 1967 Japanese B2 Film Poster
Blow up 1967 Japanese B2 Film Poster

Blow up 1967 Japanese B2 Film Poster

Located in Bath, Somerset

This original 1967 Japanese B2 poster for Blow-Up is a superb piece of late-1960s cinema design, with its cool colour palette, striking typography and provocative central image givin...

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20th Century Japanese Posters

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Paper

FLY TWA AMBASSADOR TRANS WORLD AIRLINES Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster
FLY TWA AMBASSADOR TRANS WORLD AIRLINES Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster

FLY TWA AMBASSADOR TRANS WORLD AIRLINES Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

FLY TWA AMBASSADOR - WORLD'S MOST LUXURIOUS AIR SERVICE Authentic original vintage airline travel poster Artist: Anonymous Condition: B+ Dimensions: 25.2 x 39.8 in. / 64 x 101 cm. Ci...

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1960s Vintage Posters

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Paper

Labyrinth 1986 Publicity Film Movie Press Still Framed
Labyrinth 1986 Publicity Film Movie Press Still Framed

Labyrinth 1986 Publicity Film Movie Press Still Framed

Located in Bath, Somerset

Original 8x10 inches Publicity Film Still for Labyrinth (1986) starring David Bowie and Jennifer Connelly and directed by Jim Henson. Publicity (film/production) stills were created...

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20th Century American Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Italy Travel Advertising Poster Marina Di Ravenna ENIT Art Deco
Original Vintage Italy Travel Advertising Poster Marina Di Ravenna ENIT Art Deco

Original Vintage Italy Travel Advertising Poster Marina Di Ravenna ENIT Art Deco

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Italy travel advertising poster for Marina di Ravenna issued by ENIT (Ente Nazionale Industrie Turistiche / Italian State Tourist Board) and the Italian State Railwa...

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1930s Italian Art Deco Vintage Posters

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Paper

Batman 1989 Egyptian Film Poster
Batman 1989 Egyptian Film Poster

Batman 1989 Egyptian Film Poster

Located in Bath, Somerset

We love this Egyptian film poster for Tim Burton’s Batman - so cool! The original vintage move poster is sized 28 x 39 1/4 inches (plus little extra for the line) In near Mint/ Mint...

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20th Century Egyptian Posters

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Linen, Paper

Vintage Mercedes Benz Stuttgart Lithograph Poster Framed Art Deco
Vintage Mercedes Benz Stuttgart Lithograph Poster Framed Art Deco

Vintage Mercedes Benz Stuttgart Lithograph Poster Framed Art Deco

By Schreiber

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Striking and highly decorative vintage lithograph advertising poster for Mercedes-Benz, featuring an early Daimler motorcar set within a refined European cityscape, likely Stuttgart—...

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1910s German Art Deco Vintage Posters

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Wood, Paper

UNITED AIR LINES - DISNEYLAND Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster GALLI
UNITED AIR LINES - DISNEYLAND Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster GALLI

UNITED AIR LINES - DISNEYLAND Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster GALLI

By Stan Galli

Located in Chicago, IL

UNITED AIR LINES - DISNEYLAND Authentic original vintage midcentury airline travel poster Artist: Stan Galli Condition: A Dimensions: 24.8 x 40.2 in. / 63 x 102 cm. Circa: 1955 Linen...

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1950s Vintage Posters

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Paper

Jazz Jamboree 1971 Polish Jazz Festival Poster, Henryk Tomaszewski
Jazz Jamboree 1971 Polish Jazz Festival Poster, Henryk Tomaszewski

Jazz Jamboree 1971 Polish Jazz Festival Poster, Henryk Tomaszewski

Located in Bath, Somerset

A superb piece of Polish music graphics created for the 14th Jazz Jamboree in Warsaw, held in October 1971. The festival was one of Eastern Europe's most important jazz events, bring...

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20th Century Polish Posters

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Paper

Jaws 1975 US Subway Undated Advance Film Poster, Roger Kastel
Jaws 1975 US Subway Undated Advance Film Poster, Roger Kastel

Jaws 1975 US Subway Undated Advance Film Poster, Roger Kastel

Located in Bath, Somerset

Superb first-year-of-release country-of-origin US Subway film poster for Steven Spielberg's seminal 70s Shark chiller Jaws. Roger Kastel's iconic artwork looks particularly impressiv...

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20th Century American Posters

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Linen, Paper

Superman 1989 MOMA Exhibition Poster, Andy Warhol
Superman 1989 MOMA Exhibition Poster, Andy Warhol

Superman 1989 MOMA Exhibition Poster, Andy Warhol

Located in Bath, Somerset

Warhol, Superman and MoMA — a pretty unbeatable combination. Created for Andy Warhol's 1989 Museum of Modern Art retrospective, this poster reproduces one of his comic-book-inspired ...

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20th Century American Posters

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Linen, Paper

A BOUT DE SOUFFLE 1960 French Grande Film Movie Poster, CLEMENT HUREL
A BOUT DE SOUFFLE 1960 French Grande Film Movie Poster, CLEMENT HUREL

A BOUT DE SOUFFLE 1960 French Grande Film Movie Poster, CLEMENT HUREL

Located in Bath, Somerset

We adore this original first-year-of-release country-of-origin poster for Jean-Luc Godard's seminal New Wave classic A Bout de Souffle (Breathless). Arguably one of the best films ev...

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20th Century French Posters

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Linen, Paper

Agay 1928 PLM French Railway Travel Advertising Poster, Roger Borders
Agay 1928 PLM French Railway Travel Advertising Poster, Roger Borders

Agay 1928 PLM French Railway Travel Advertising Poster, Roger Borders

Located in Bath, Somerset

A Riviera dream in pure poster form. Roger Broders' 1928 design for the PLM railway turns Agay on the Côte d'Azur into a sharply composed escape: umbrella pines frame a brilliant blu...

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20th Century French Posters

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Linen, Paper

Original 1972 Exhibition Poster by Joan Miró – "Sobreteixims i Escultures"
Original 1972 Exhibition Poster by Joan Miró – "Sobreteixims i Escultures"

Original 1972 Exhibition Poster by Joan Miró – "Sobreteixims i Escultures"

Located in Barcelona, ES

1972 Exhibition Poster for Joan Miró – "Sobreteixims i Escultures," Sala Gaspar Exhibition: "Sobreteixims i Escultures," Sala Gaspar, Barcelona Year: 1972 Dimensions: 84.5 x 56.5 ...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Latitude Zero c1969 Egyptian Film Poster
Latitude Zero c1969 Egyptian Film Poster

Latitude Zero c1969 Egyptian Film Poster

Located in Bath, Somerset

Deep-sea bases, flying submarines and monsters — Latitude Zero has everything. This Egyptian poster for Ishirō Honda's 1969 science-fiction adventure compresses the film's wild pulp ...

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20th Century Egyptian Posters

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Paper

MIAMI - NATIONAL AIRLINES Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster 1960s
MIAMI - NATIONAL AIRLINES Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster 1960s

MIAMI - NATIONAL AIRLINES Original Vintage Airline Travel Tourism Poster 1960s

Located in Chicago, IL

MIAMI - NATIONAL AIRLINES Rare authentic original vintage airline travel and Florida tourism poster Artist: Bill Simon Condition: B+ Dimensions: 28.5 x 42 in. / 72.4 x 106.7 cm. Circ...

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1960s Other Vintage Posters

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Paper

Gitanes c1960 French Cigarette Advertising Poster, Lefor Openo
Gitanes c1960 French Cigarette Advertising Poster, Lefor Openo

Gitanes c1960 French Cigarette Advertising Poster, Lefor Openo

Located in Bath, Somerset

Wonderfully quirky and contemporary design by Lefor-Openo features on this original 1960s French advertising poster for cigarette brand Gitanes. In the 1950s and 1960s, Marie Claire...

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20th Century French Posters

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Linen, Paper

AIR FRANCE - COLIS PAR AVION Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster 13" x 20"
AIR FRANCE - COLIS PAR AVION Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster 13" x 20"

AIR FRANCE - COLIS PAR AVION Original Vintage Airline Travel Poster 13" x 20"

Located in Chicago, IL

AIR FRANCE - EXPÉDIEZ VOS COLIS PAR AVION Rare authentic original vintage midcentury airline travel poster Artist: Max Ponty Condition: A- Dimensions: 13.2 x 19.7 in. / 33.5 x 50 cm....

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1950s Vintage Posters

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Paper

DAUPHINE - PARIS-LYON-MEDITERRANE Antique Original Vintage Rail Travel Poster
DAUPHINE - PARIS-LYON-MEDITERRANE Antique Original Vintage Rail Travel Poster

DAUPHINE - PARIS-LYON-MEDITERRANE Antique Original Vintage Rail Travel Poster

By Roger Soubie

Located in Chicago, IL

DAUPHINE - CHEMINS DE FER PARIS-LYON-MEDITERRANEE Rare authentic original vintage antique French railroad and travel and tourism poster Artist: Roger Soubie Condition: A- Dimensions: 30.7 x 42.3 in. / 78 x 107.5 cm. Circa: 1925 Linen Backed There are two restored punch holes in the right margin; some minor surface scratches/abrasions; some margin creasing; this wonderful French travel poster should display beautifully once framed. A sweeping Alpine landscape from the Chartreuse massif featuring the Pic de Chamechaude rising in warm orange and pink above dark forested slopes, a small village and country houses nestled in the valley below, and a winding road disappearing into the trees. The color palette is unusual and striking: that pink-to-orange mountain against a pale sky gives it a warmth that sets it apart from the more typical cool-toned Alpine poster...

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1920s Vintage Posters

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Paper

ET The Extra Terrestrial (1982) Press Publicity Still - Framed
ET The Extra Terrestrial (1982) Press Publicity Still - Framed

ET The Extra Terrestrial (1982) Press Publicity Still - Framed

Located in Bath, Somerset

Original 8x10 inches Press Publicity Still for ET The Extra Terrestrial (1982) starring Henry Thomas, Drew Barrymore and Dee Wallace and directed by Steven Spielberg. Publicity (fil...

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20th Century American Posters

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Wood, Paper

UNITED STATES LINES Antique Original Vintage Ocean Cruise Ship Travel Poster
UNITED STATES LINES Antique Original Vintage Ocean Cruise Ship Travel Poster

UNITED STATES LINES Antique Original Vintage Ocean Cruise Ship Travel Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

UNITED STATES LINES - COMFORT COURTESY SAFETY SPEED Rare authentic original vintage ocean liner cruise ship poster Artist: R.S. Pike Condition: A/A- Dimensions: 25.25 x 40 in. / 64 x 101.5 cm. Circa: 1925 Linen Backed The poster is in near mint condition with minor edge and corner wear, tears creasing, crinkling; some light creasing in image; poster should display beautifully once framed. A beautifully observed aerial view of a United States Lines liner at sea, with the promenade and boat decks teeming with passengers, the red, white, and blue funnels rising above, dark Atlantic waters churning alongside. Pike renders the scene with remarkable detail and a warm golden palette that makes the deck feel genuinely inviting. The bird's-eye perspective is unusual in ocean liner poster...

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1920s Vintage Posters

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Paper

The Invisible Man
The Invisible Man

The Invisible Man

Located in London, GB

Original American film poster for The The Invisible Man 1933. This classic horror , Science fiction film directed by James Whale and starring Claude Rains, Gloria Stuart...

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1930s American Vintage Posters

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Paper

Moulin Rouge
Moulin Rouge

Moulin Rouge

Located in London, GB

Original East German film poster the 1952 Musical Moulin Rouge. This poster would have been used outside the cinema at the film’s original release. This popular fictional story, set...

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1950s German Vintage Posters

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Paper

2001 A Space Odyssey 1968 Italian Oversized Film Stills Posters
2001 A Space Odyssey 1968 Italian Oversized Film Stills Posters

2001 A Space Odyssey 1968 Italian Oversized Film Stills Posters

Located in Bath, Somerset

Very rare and fantastic deluxe oversized stills for Stanley Kubrick's seminal sci-fi 2001: A Space Odyssey. Printed in Italy in limited quantities for use in premiere/roadshow scree...

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20th Century American Posters

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Linen, Paper

TOM AND JERRY 1950S Argentinian Film Movie Poster
TOM AND JERRY 1950S Argentinian Film Movie Poster

TOM AND JERRY 1950S Argentinian Film Movie Poster

Located in Bath, Somerset

We adore this softly and beautifully illustrated Argentinian film poster for Tom & Jerry. A truly lovely poster. This vintage film poster was originally folded (as issued). It has b...

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20th Century Argentine Posters

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Paper, Linen

The Empire Strikes Back 1980 UK Quad GWTW Style Film Poster
The Empire Strikes Back 1980 UK Quad GWTW Style Film Poster

The Empire Strikes Back 1980 UK Quad GWTW Style Film Poster

Located in Bath, Somerset

Few sequels have ever raised the stakes quite like The Empire Strikes Back. Irvin Kershner took George Lucas's galaxy somewhere darker, stranger and considerably cooler, delivering H...

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20th Century British Posters

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Linen, Paper

SANTA FE RAILROAD SUPER CHIEF Original Vintage American Travel Tourism Poster
SANTA FE RAILROAD SUPER CHIEF Original Vintage American Travel Tourism Poster

SANTA FE RAILROAD SUPER CHIEF Original Vintage American Travel Tourism Poster

Located in Chicago, IL

SANTA FE RAILROAD - SUPER CHIEF Authentic original vintage railroad travel poster Artist: Victor Beals Condition: A- Dimensions: 24 x 18.1 in. / 61 x 46 cm. Circa: 1950 Linen Backed ...

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1950s Vintage Posters

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Paper

Antique and Vintage Posters

Add a welcome personal touch to your space and tie your distinctive interior scheme together by introducing antique and vintage posters to any and every room of your home.

In the late 19th century, following the advent of text-heavy posters printed from woodblocks for use in taverns and shop windows, hand-drawn poster art had become commonplace in regions such as France, England and the United States. Well-known illustrators were commissioned to produce decorative posters to advertise political campaigns, theatrical events, books, household goods and other items. Early poster artists used a printmaking technique called lithography, which sees drawings or paintings created on a stone (or metal) surface with an oil-based substance, such as a greasy crayon or tusche (an oily wash). The image is eventually affixed to the surface by means of a chemical reaction, and ink adheres to certain sections of the surface while non–image areas are made to repel the ink.

If you wanted a color lithograph in the early days, the number of stones prepared had to match the number of colors you commissioned for the poster. French painter Jules Chéret, widely known as the father of the modern poster, designed some of history's most popular lithographic posters that featured color. Today, Chéret’s art is highly collectible, along with original works by Czech painter and decorative artist Alphonse Mucha, whose posters advertising theatrical productions helped define Art Nouveau.

Over time, poster artists transitioned to more advanced techniques. Using silkscreens, woodblocks and photolithography, painters and illustrators printed larger quantities at a faster rate.

If you’ve finally tracked down that vintage movie poster, mid-century modern promotional travel poster or other work and you’re looking to find out if it is valuable, distinguishing between an original poster and a reproduction can be complicated. A professional appraiser can work with you on factors such as rarity, assessing the physical condition of your poster and authenticating your piece. For now, take care of your new acquisition because conserving posters is essential in helping them retain their value. A practical conservation method is to have the work mounted on archival, acid-free paper and thin artist’s canvas, then enclosing it in a sturdy frame. (And here is a primer on how to hang wall art, be it arranged gallery-style or otherwise.)

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