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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

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

Tiger 1967 Polish Warsaw Zoo Poster, Waldemar Swierzy
Tiger 1967 Polish Warsaw Zoo Poster, Waldemar Swierzy

Tiger 1967 Polish Warsaw Zoo Poster, Waldemar Swierzy

Located in Bath, Somerset

A fabulous original Polish Zoo poster from 1967, designed by Waldemar Swierzy for the zoological garden in Warsaw. A fiercely striking and very contemporary design. The end of the ...

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20th Century Polish Posters

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Paper

See It Like It Is 1970s American Political / Protest Poster, Reese James
See It Like It Is 1970s American Political / Protest Poster, Reese James

See It Like It Is 1970s American Political / Protest Poster, Reese James

Located in Bath, Somerset

See It Like It Is! A fabulous original protest poster from the 1970s, printed by Vagabond Creations in Ohio, United States. Art by Reese James. A very eye-catching design! This vint...

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20th Century American Posters

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Paper

Midnight Cowboy 1973 Polish A1 Film Poster, Waldemar Swierzy
Midnight Cowboy 1973 Polish A1 Film Poster, Waldemar Swierzy

Midnight Cowboy 1973 Polish A1 Film Poster, Waldemar Swierzy

Located in Bath, Somerset

Iconic and suitably impactful art features on the original Polish film poster for Midnight Cowboy. This Polish poster for Midnight Cowboy, created by renowned artist Waldemar Świerzy...

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20th Century Polish Posters

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Paper

Bus Stop 1956 UK Double Crown Film Poster, Tom Chantrell
Bus Stop 1956 UK Double Crown Film Poster, Tom Chantrell

Bus Stop 1956 UK Double Crown Film Poster, Tom Chantrell

Located in Bath, Somerset

We adore this rare original 1956 British double crown poster for Bus Stop featuring a vibrant and glamorous portrait of Marilyn Monroe rendered with exceptional flair, capturing all ...

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20th Century British Posters

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Linen, Paper

Orangina Light c1988 French Beverage Advertising Poster, Bernard Villemot
Orangina Light c1988 French Beverage Advertising Poster, Bernard Villemot

Orangina Light c1988 French Beverage Advertising Poster, Bernard Villemot

Located in Bath, Somerset

This striking c1988 Orangina Light French advertising poster by the celebrated graphic artist Bernard Villemot showcases the unmistakable elegance and refined minimalism that defined...

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20th Century French Posters

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Linen, 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

1980's Georgia O'Keeffe "Music, Pink And Blue No. 2" Original Exhibition Poster
1980's Georgia O'Keeffe "Music, Pink And Blue No. 2" Original Exhibition Poster

1980's Georgia O'Keeffe "Music, Pink And Blue No. 2" Original Exhibition Poster

By Georgia O'Keefee

Located in Miami, FL

1980's Georgia O'Keeffe "Music, Pink And Blue No. 2", Original Exhibition Framed Poster. Metropolitan Museum of Art November 19. 1988- February 5, 1989 Framed in a brushed aluminu...

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1980s American Modern Vintage Posters

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Aluminum

Dumbo (1941) Press Publicity Still - Framed
Dumbo (1941) Press Publicity Still - Framed

Dumbo (1941) Press Publicity Still - Framed

Located in Bath, Somerset

Original 8x10 inches Press Publicity Still for Dumbo (1941) starring Sterling Holloway, Edward Brophy and Verna Felton and directed by Ben Sharpsteen. Publicity (film/production) st...

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20th Century American Posters

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Wood, Paper

Yellow Submarine 1968 Capitol Records Poster, Heinz Edelmann
Yellow Submarine 1968 Capitol Records Poster, Heinz Edelmann

Yellow Submarine 1968 Capitol Records Poster, Heinz Edelmann

Located in Bath, Somerset

Fantastic first-year-of-release special promo poster for The Beatles much-loved classic Yellow Submarine. Printed in 1968 by King Features Syndicate Subafilms and featuring iconic an...

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20th Century American Posters

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Linen, Paper

The Pink Panther 1964 French Moyenne Film Poster, Clement Hurel
The Pink Panther 1964 French Moyenne Film Poster, Clement Hurel

The Pink Panther 1964 French Moyenne Film Poster, Clement Hurel

Located in Bath, Somerset

This original 1964 French moyenne poster for The Pink Panther showcases the distinctive artwork of Clément Hurel (1927–2008), a prolific and respected figure in French cinema and adv...

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20th Century French Posters

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Linen, Paper

Vintage CBGB poster 1983 (CBGB 10 year anniversary Patti Smith Talking Heads)
Vintage CBGB poster 1983 (CBGB 10 year anniversary Patti Smith Talking Heads)

Vintage CBGB poster 1983 (CBGB 10 year anniversary Patti Smith Talking Heads)

By Patti Smith

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Rare vintage original CBGB club poster published in 1983 to commemorate the historic venue's 10 year anniversary. Offset lithograph. 1983. Measures: 23x35 inches. Good overall vint...

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1980s Vintage Posters

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Paper

Let It Be 1970 UK Quad Film Poster, The Beatles
Let It Be 1970 UK Quad Film Poster, The Beatles

Let It Be 1970 UK Quad Film Poster, The Beatles

Located in Bath, Somerset

Original first-year-of-release country-of-origin The Beatles Let It Be UK Quad film poster. The poignant Beatles' documentary Let It Be which was filmed within the last 4 weeks befo...

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20th Century British Posters

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Linen, Paper

Galactus and the Silver Surfer 1970 Marvel Poster, Jack Kirby
Galactus and the Silver Surfer 1970 Marvel Poster, Jack Kirby

Galactus and the Silver Surfer 1970 Marvel Poster, Jack Kirby

Located in Bath, Somerset

Fantastic and very colourful original Galactus and the Silver Surfer 1970 Marvel fan club Poster designed by Jack Kirby. This original vintage poster was originally rolled and has ...

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20th Century American Posters

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Linen, Paper

Kina Lillet 1937 French Vintage Alcohol Poster, Robys
Kina Lillet 1937 French Vintage Alcohol Poster, Robys

Kina Lillet 1937 French Vintage Alcohol Poster, Robys

Located in Bath, Somerset

We adore this fabulous original Kina Lillet vintage French poster from 1937. Kina Lillet an aperitif wine created in France in 1872, reformulated in 1986 and rebranded as Lillet Bla...

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20th Century French Posters

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Linen, Paper

20th Century The Family Lithograph Signed by Angel Botello
20th Century The Family Lithograph Signed by Angel Botello

20th Century The Family Lithograph Signed by Angel Botello

By Angel Botello

Located in Guaynabo, PR

This is a Lithograph by Angel Botello called “La Familia or The Family”. It depicts three caricature- like figures- a father, a child and a mother holding one another painted in diff...

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20th Century American Modern Posters

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Paper

Blow-up 1967 Italian Locandina Yellow Style Film Poster
Blow-up 1967 Italian Locandina Yellow Style Film Poster

Blow-up 1967 Italian Locandina Yellow Style Film Poster

Located in Bath, Somerset

We love this striking original country-of-origin Italian Locandina film poster for Antonioni's 1966's classic Blow-up. Produced in 3 different colours with yellow being the rarest. ...

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20th Century Italian Posters

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Paper

Original Antique Liquor Drink Advertising Poster La Comete Liquor Joseph Hemard
Original Antique Liquor Drink Advertising Poster La Comete Liquor Joseph Hemard

Original Antique Liquor Drink Advertising Poster La Comete Liquor Joseph Hemard

Located in London, GB

Original antique drink advertising poster for a French anise liquor La Comete - delicieuse liqueur a l'anis L'extincteuer de la soif! / thirst extinguisher! - featuring a fun and col...

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1920s French Vintage Posters

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Paper

Porsche 939 Cabriolet Wall Art, 1980s
Porsche 939 Cabriolet Wall Art, 1980s

Porsche 939 Cabriolet Wall Art, 1980s

Located in New York, NY

A vintage framed poster of a Porsche 939 Cabriolet, 1987. This poster wall art piece has protective glass front and a black metal frame. Dated on back July 7, 1987 as shown in last t...

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1980s Vintage Posters

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Metal

Vivre Sa Vie 1962 French Petite Film Poster, Vaissier
Vivre Sa Vie 1962 French Petite Film Poster, Vaissier

Vivre Sa Vie 1962 French Petite Film Poster, Vaissier

Located in Bath, Somerset

Fantastic first-year-of-release country-of-origin French film poster for Jean-Luc Godard's Vivre Sa Vie. Jean-Luc Godard (1930–2022) was a groundbreaking French-Swiss filmmaker, scre...

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20th Century French Posters

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Paper

MONTE CARLO  c1950's Travel Airline Advertising Poster, JEAN GABRIEL DOMERGUE
MONTE CARLO  c1950's Travel Airline Advertising Poster, JEAN GABRIEL DOMERGUE

MONTE CARLO c1950's Travel Airline Advertising Poster, JEAN GABRIEL DOMERGUE

Located in Bath, Somerset

Fantastic original 1950s Monte Carlo Travel Advertising poster featuring a stunning design by French artist Jean Gabriel Domergue This original vintage poster has been professionall...

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20th Century French Posters

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Linen, Paper

Andy Warhol Flowers (Leo Castelli Gallery Mailer, 1964)
Andy Warhol Flowers (Leo Castelli Gallery Mailer, 1964)

Andy Warhol Flowers (Leo Castelli Gallery Mailer, 1964)

By Andy Warhol

Located in New York, NY

Offset lithograph in colors on wove paper, published in conjunction with an exhibition—Warhol’s breakout “Flowers” show—held at New York's Leo Castelli Gallery from November 21-Decem...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

The Godfather / Il Padrino
The Godfather / Il Padrino

The Godfather / Il Padrino

Located in London, GB

Original Italian film poster for Francis Ford Coppola's gangster masterpiece starring Marlon Brando, Al Pacino and Robert Duvall. This poster is in excellent condition with the colo...

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1970s Italian Vintage Posters

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Paper

Star Wars R1982 Japanese B2 Film Poster, Noriyoshi Ohrai
Star Wars R1982 Japanese B2 Film Poster, Noriyoshi Ohrai

Star Wars R1982 Japanese B2 Film Poster, Noriyoshi Ohrai

Located in Bath, Somerset

Star Wars the American epic space Sci-Fi created by George Lucas, advertised epically on this Japanese film poster by artist Noriyoshi Ohrai. This poster was created in commemoration...

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20th Century Japanese Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage F1 Racing Sport Poster Monaco Grand Prix 1970 Formula 1
Original Vintage F1 Racing Sport Poster Monaco Grand Prix 1970 Formula 1

Original Vintage F1 Racing Sport Poster Monaco Grand Prix 1970 Formula 1

By Michael Turner

Located in London, GB

Original vintage sport poster for the Monaco Grand Prix 9-10 May 1970 featuring a dynamic illustration of two formula one cars racing on a road alongside a sailing boat on the water ...

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1970s French Vintage Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Evian Les Bains Art Deco Golf PLM France Railway
Original Vintage Travel Poster Evian Les Bains Art Deco Golf PLM France Railway

Original Vintage Travel Poster Evian Les Bains Art Deco Golf PLM France Railway

Located in London, GB

Original vintage Art Deco travel poster issued by the PLM Paris Lyon Mediterranee railway for Evian les Bains The Wonderful Savoy Spa featuring stunning artwork by the French artist ...

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1920s French Art Deco Vintage Posters

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Paper

Framed Basquiat Poster of Whitney Museum Showing 1992-1993
Framed Basquiat Poster of Whitney Museum Showing 1992-1993

Framed Basquiat Poster of Whitney Museum Showing 1992-1993

By (after) Jean-Michel Basquiat

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A striking poster promoting Jean-Michel Basquiat’s gallery exhibition at the Whitney Museum, 1992–1993. Basquiat’s work remains endlessly compelling; his visual language and cultura...

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20th Century Modern Posters

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Rare Original Vintage Travel Poster Playa De Madrid Beach Art Deco Lady Diver
Rare Original Vintage Travel Poster Playa De Madrid Beach Art Deco Lady Diver

Rare Original Vintage Travel Poster Playa De Madrid Beach Art Deco Lady Diver

By Luis Quintanilla

Located in London, GB

Rare original vintage travel poster advertising the Playa de Madrid a quince minutos de la Puerta del Sol / Beach of Madrid fifteen minutes from the Gate of the Sun - featuring a sty...

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1930s Spanish 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

Original Antique Swedish Movie Poster The Little Cafe Max Linder Art Deco
Original Antique Swedish Movie Poster The Little Cafe Max Linder Art Deco

Original Antique Swedish Movie Poster The Little Cafe Max Linder Art Deco

Located in London, GB

Original antique Swedish movie poster for the 1919 silent French comedy film The Little Cafe / Lilla Kafeet / Le Petit Café directed by Raymond Bernard and starring the French comedi...

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1920s Swedish Art Deco Vintage Posters

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Paper

Diamonds Are Forever
Diamonds Are Forever

Diamonds Are Forever

By Robert E. McGinnis

Located in London, GB

Original US film poster for Diamonds are Forever the seventh film in the series and the sixth time Sean Connery would play James Bond 007. This film was directed by Guy Hamilton. Thi...

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1970s American Vintage Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Porsche Production Cars Ken Rush
Original Vintage Advertising Poster Porsche Production Cars Ken Rush

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Porsche Production Cars Ken Rush

Located in London, GB

Original vintage advertising poster for Porsche car models depicting various cars including the 356, 911, 912, 914, 916, 924, 928 and 930 models produced from the Typ 356 Cabrio rele...

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1970s German Vintage Posters

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Paper

The 46th Annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design Poster
The 46th Annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design Poster

The 46th Annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design Poster

By Milton Glaser

Located in New York, NY

First edition, 4-color offset printed poster of this influential and now iconic Psychedelic-era image, commissioned as a call for entries for the 46th annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design. Designed by Tom Daly, who also did the body painting with theatrical greasepaint and water-soluble acrylics on model Wandy Embry, and photographed by Kenneth Harris...

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1960s American Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Original Antique Advertising Poster Peugeot Bicycles Valentigney Doubs Thor
Original Antique Advertising Poster Peugeot Bicycles Valentigney Doubs Thor

Original Antique Advertising Poster Peugeot Bicycles Valentigney Doubs Thor

Located in London, GB

Original antique advertising poster for Peugeot bicycles featuring an Art Nouveau style image by the German illustrator and poster artist Walter Thor (1870-1929) of an elegantly dres...

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Posters

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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"

By Joan Miró

Located in Barcelona, ES

Original 1972 Exhibition Poster by Joan Miró – "Sobreteixims i Escultures," Sala Gaspar Artist: Joan Miró Exhibition: "Sobreteixims i Escultures," Sala Gaspar, Barcelona Year: 19...

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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Vintage Keith Haring poster advertisement 1984
Vintage Keith Haring poster advertisement 1984

Vintage Keith Haring poster advertisement 1984

By Keith Haring

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Keith Haring newsprint poster 1984: Rare vintage 1984 Keith Haring news print poster measuring approximately 11x17 inches. A standout original 1980s Keith Haring collectible which is...

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1980s Vintage Posters

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Paper

Nezna Une Femme Douce 1970 Original Czech Film Poster, Olga Poláčková-Vyleťalová
Nezna Une Femme Douce 1970 Original Czech Film Poster, Olga Poláčková-Vyleťalová

Nezna Une Femme Douce 1970 Original Czech Film Poster, Olga Poláčková-Vyleťalová

By Olga Poláčková-Vyleťalová

Located in Bath, Somerset

UOlga Poláčková-Vyleťalová's design For Robert Besson's classic Une Femme Douce (aka A Gentle Woman) was the winner of the 1973 Cannes International Film Festival Grand Prix for the ...

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20th Century Czech Posters

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Paper

The Pink Panther
The Pink Panther

The Pink Panther

Located in London, GB

Original US film poster for Blake Edwards classic comedy staring Peter Sellers, David Niven, Rober Wagner and Simone Clouseau. The art work on this poste...

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1960s American Vintage Posters

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Paper

Jaws 1975 Australian Daybill Film Poster, Roger Kastel
Jaws 1975 Australian Daybill Film Poster, Roger Kastel

Jaws 1975 Australian Daybill Film Poster, Roger Kastel

Located in Bath, Somerset

Featuring the same classic Roger Kastel artwork, the Jaws Australian Daybill is a great, collectable item and more affordable alternative to the country-of-origin US poster. This vi...

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20th Century Australian Posters

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Paper

Fantastic Four 1970 Marvel Poster, Jack Kirby
Fantastic Four 1970 Marvel Poster, Jack Kirby

Fantastic Four 1970 Marvel Poster, Jack Kirby

Located in Bath, Somerset

Fantastic and very colourful original Fantastic Four 1970 Marvel fan club Poster designed by King of Comic, Jack Kirby. This original vintage poster was originally rolled and has b...

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20th Century American Posters

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Linen, Paper

Cyrk Three Basset Hounds 1970s Polish B1 Circus Poster, ROMAN CIESLEWICZ
Cyrk Three Basset Hounds 1970s Polish B1 Circus Poster, ROMAN CIESLEWICZ

Cyrk Three Basset Hounds 1970s Polish B1 Circus Poster, ROMAN CIESLEWICZ

By Roman Cieslewicz

Located in Bath, Somerset

The fabulous and much celebrated Three Basset Hounds Cyrk poster by one of the Masters of the Polish School of Posters, Roman Cieslewicz. In museum collections around the world inclu...

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20th Century Polish Posters

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Paper

Art Nouveau Poster "La Fille aux Fleurs de Printemps", Framed, Limited Edition
Art Nouveau Poster "La Fille aux Fleurs de Printemps", Framed, Limited Edition

Art Nouveau Poster "La Fille aux Fleurs de Printemps", Framed, Limited Edition

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Darmstadt, DE

This limited-edition Art Nouveau poster, titled “La Fille aux Fleurs de Printemps”, is a modern homage to the elegance and floral romanticism of the fin-de-siècle period. Inspired b...

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21st Century and Contemporary German Art Nouveau Posters

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Pine, Paper

Babette Goes to War 1959 French Petite Red, White and Blue Film Posters
Babette Goes to War 1959 French Petite Red, White and Blue Film Posters

Babette Goes to War 1959 French Petite Red, White and Blue Film Posters

Located in Bath, Somerset

Great country-of-origin French poster for 50s comedy Babette s'en va-t-en Guerre (Babette Goes to War), starring Brigitte Bardot. Super striking full set of three making a wonderfull...

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20th Century French Posters

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Paper, Linen

A Blonde in Love 1965 UK Quad Academy Cinema Film Poster, Peter Strausfeld
A Blonde in Love 1965 UK Quad Academy Cinema Film Poster, Peter Strausfeld

A Blonde in Love 1965 UK Quad Academy Cinema Film Poster, Peter Strausfeld

Located in Bath, Somerset

We adore this original 1965 UK Quad for A Blonde in Love is a wonderfully striking example of British arthouse poster design. Produced for London’s celebrated Academy Cinema, it pair...

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20th Century British Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Travel Poster Balneario San Sebastian Barcelona Piscina Familia
Original Vintage Travel Poster Balneario San Sebastian Barcelona Piscina Familia

Original Vintage Travel Poster Balneario San Sebastian Barcelona Piscina Familia

Located in London, GB

Original vintage travel poster advertising the Piscina Familias / Family Pool at the popular 1920s-1940s beach resort of Balneario San Sebastian in Barcelona Spain featuring a stunni...

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1920s Spanish Art Deco Vintage Posters

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Paper

Batman R1970s French Grande Film Movie Poster
Batman R1970s French Grande Film Movie Poster

Batman R1970s French Grande Film Movie Poster

Located in Bath, Somerset

Fabulous original Batman re-release French film poster from early 1970s. Superb artwork and colours on a scale that packs a serious Kapow! This original vintage movie poster has bee...

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20th Century French Posters

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Linen, Paper

James Bond c1970s Press Publicity Still - Framed
James Bond c1970s Press Publicity Still - Framed

James Bond c1970s Press Publicity Still - Framed

Located in Bath, Somerset

Original 8x10 inches Press Publicity Still for James Bond (1970s) starring Sean Connery. Undated, but likely circa 1970s. Publicity (film/production) stills were created to help stu...

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20th Century British Posters

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Paper

Help! 1965 Danish 1 Sheet Film Poster, The Beatles
Help! 1965 Danish 1 Sheet Film Poster, The Beatles

Help! 1965 Danish 1 Sheet Film Poster, The Beatles

Located in Bath, Somerset

We love the design that features on this incredibly rare first-year-of-release Danish film poster for The Beatles' second film Help!  The Beatles were a legendary British rock band...

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20th Century Italian Posters

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Linen, Paper

David Hockney, A Diver from Paper Pools Lithograph
David Hockney, A Diver from Paper Pools Lithograph

David Hockney, A Diver from Paper Pools Lithograph

By David Hockney

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Exciting Hockney A Diver from Paper Pools Lithograph. This is a wonderful exciting lithograph, Original Exhibition Poster for The Australian National Gallery Canberra, Paper Pools, 1...

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Late 20th Century European Post-Modern Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage SNCF Railway Travel Poster Discover France By Train Provence
Original Vintage SNCF Railway Travel Poster Discover France By Train Provence

Original Vintage SNCF Railway Travel Poster Discover France By Train Provence

Located in London, GB

Original vintage SNCF railway travel poster - Provence Discover France By Train French National Railroads - featuring a bright and colourful scene with a fruit dish of grapes, a wate...

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1950s French Mid-Century Modern 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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