Posters

Very rare late 19th Century, "The Original Holden's Mannikins", original vintage theatrical Vaudeville play linen backed one-sheet movie poster (one sheet; measures 28" x 42", actual poster size 27" x 41". Early Vaudeville Marionette, Automata and Mannequin poster with vibrant colors, another one can't be found. The playbill poster features vibrant illustrations of Clowns, Skeletons, Royalty, Cowboys, Mimes, Nurses, Fairies... This poster has an address for a theatre in St. Martin Paris, France. From the book; The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre by John McCormick The Holden family were the most celebrated English marionette performers of the nineteenth century. The trajectory of the Holdens provides a vivid example of developments in entertainment across the century. Having begun on the fairgrounds, they moved on to large halls, theatres and music halls. At the height of their popularity, when they had two main companies in operation, the Holdens were even better known abroad than at home. Their name was almost synonymous with puppetry, and they were credited with every innovation in marionette theatre. Then, with the advent of cinema, their business suffered a rapid decline. Based on extensive archival research and lavishly illustrated with photographs, sketches, diagrams, playbills and posters, The Holdens: Monarchs of the Marionette Theatre explains why the Holden shows had such impact and were so frequently imitated. Below are two newspaper reviews from 1903 and 1907. Holdin’s Mannkins Location: New York City Theater: New York Date: 1903 Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin This is another of Mr. Keith’s acts and it is safe to say that we have never seen marionettes in this country before. The general fitting up of the act is great—had a fine stage with a full set of scenery, and everything is first class order—strongly, and it is hardly possible to conceive how people can produce the effects that they do by the manipulation of strings. Every move made by these little figures is absolutely natural and life-like, and the audience were quick to appreciate this fact and were most hearty in their applause. The act is closed with a transformation feature which was very pretty and attractive. It is an exceptionally strong turn throughout. 24 minutes, full stage. Source: University of Iowa, Keith-Albee Vaudeville Collection, Manager Reports, 2 September 1902-3 September 1903. Holden’s Manikins Location: Philadelphia Theater: Keith's Date: 1907 Type: Marionette, Automata and Manikin 22 min, F.S., 2 shows. On at 8:04. This is a children’s feature. I doubt whether it would be so well received at any other than about Christmas time, but it quite won the house. The manikins performs various simple stunts, such as dancing, Punch and Judy comedy, etc. The finish of the act was a spectacular feature without moving figures, which did not run as smoothly as it should have done. However, the act will certainly please the little folks and it cannot be conceived how the wooden manikins can be manipulated so life-like. Holden got a good hand on his appearance after the act...

Perhaps the most iconic and sought after film poster of all time. The legendary Alfred Hitchcock's all-time classic "Vertigo" was released in 1958, based on the 1954 novel by Boileau...

Considered the quintessential and definitive Bond film, the third instalment in EON Productions' James Bond series set the template for many of the subsequent films, with its tongue in cheek humour, extensive use of gadgets and technology and multiple foreign locations. The first Bond blockbuster, 1964's 'Goldfinger' was also the first Bond film to utilise a standalone pre-credits sequence, the first to employ a pop star to sing the theme song and the first to win an Academy Award. The plot saw 007 uncover a plot to contaminate the United States gold reserve at Fort Knox while investigating the smuggling activities of powerful gold magnate Auric Goldfinger. The film's lasting image is of the gold-painted girl, featured here on the sought after 'Style A' British Quad poster for the original UK release in 1964. Robert Brownjohn...

Joan Miro vintage poster – Galerie Maeght 23 Julliet au 30 Septembre 1968 Saint-Paul 06, Fondation Maeght. France circa 1968 Maeght Editeur- Arte Paris.

Original vintage Soviet Cold War period propaganda poster - The People of the World Are Waiting! ?????? ???? ????! - featuring a young worker with the Soviet hammer and sickle emblem on his red overalls holding up a pen to give it to a caricature of an Uncle Sam figure...

Rare poster by Leonetto Cappiello created in 1911 for the OXO brand. OXO is a range of food products. Artist: Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942) Title: Oxo Date: 1911 Size: 46.5 x 62.2 in / 118 x 158 cm Printer : Imprimerie Publicité Etablissement Vercasson, 6 rue Martel, Paris Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Normally designates a poster in very good condition. Colours are fresh and there is very little or no paper loss. Any imperfections are marginal and unnoticeable). Details: Rare poster by Leonetto Cappiello created in 1911 for the OXO brand. OXO is a range of food products. The OXO cube is a beef broth prepared from meat extract and marketed by Liebig. About Leonetto Cappiello, The Father of Modern Advertising : Leonetto Cappiello, born on April 9, 1875, in Livorno, Italy, is considered a pioneer in the world of advertising, often referred to often hailed as the "father of modern advertising." His groundbreaking work in poster design revolutionized the industry and cemented his status as a visionary artist. Cappiello was renowned for his innovative and impactful poster designs, characterized by bold colors, simple forms, strong outlines and a strong focus on the product. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. Initially drawn to caricature, Cappiello's true genius blossomed when he shifted his focus to poster art. His innovative approach, marked by bold colors, simple colours, simplified forms, strong outlines and a strong emphasis on product identification, set him apart from his contemporaries. Cappiello’s posters were instantly recognizable, capturing the essence of a product or brand in a single, powerful image. His work significantly influenced the development of advertising as an art form. The artist's career flourished in Paris, where he immersed himself in the vibrant artistic scene and his work spanned various industries: Food and Beverage: Campari, Cinzano, Café Martin...

Poster created by the artist Gayraud around 1950 and published by Royal Air Maroc to promote tourism in Morocco. Artist: Gayraud M. Title: L’architecture – Royal Air Maroc Date: c...

Add a splash of vibrant color to your space with this charming Marc Chagall poster, exquisitely printed by Mourlot in 1987. Known for his dreamlike ...

This is a promotional poster for the soft drink brand SUD, created by the Bellenger brothers around 1950. Artist: Bellenger Jacques et Pierre Title : Sud Date: circa 1950 Size: 47....

Original Vintage Poster, 'Relax' 1964 by Rene Gruau The fifties were the last flowering of the golden age of the ocean liner, which would soon be usurped by the jet plane. During th...

Vintage cold war propaganda poster - "Khrushchev Wants You" or "We'll Bury You" by Roland "Rolly" Crump, circa 1961. This is a very rare poster in great co...

Very rare and fantastic deluxe oversized illustrated still for Stanley Kubrick's seminal sci-fi 2001: A Space Odyssey featuring the iconic design by Bob McCall. Printed in Italy in ...

Original vintage 1960's advertising poster, 'CAMPARI' by Piatti. Year 1966 Dimension: 90 x 128cm Condition Excellent Artist Piatti Format Linen-backed This poster is in excell...

A rare British quad for the first instalment of George Lucas' original, genre-defining, sci-fi trilogy 'Star Wars'. When the studio realized how successful the first film was going t...

Original Polish cyrk (circus) poster featuring a wonderfully psychedelic large stripy cat design by Hubert Hilscher. Super rare first print run. The ‘Cyrk” circus poster in Poland a...

Original Japanese program cover for Billy Wilder's 1954 comedy romance. This film starred Audrey Hepburn, William Holden and Humphrey Bogart. This piece is conservation paper backed ...

Original vintage poster Bitter Campari Spiratello Leonetto Cappiello, 1921 This is a beautiful art deco poster by the famous artist, Leonetto Cappiello from 1921. Cappiello influenc...

An incredibly rare Italian due fogli teaser poster for Roger Vadim's 1968 sexy science fiction comedy 'Barbarella', with spectacular psychedelic artwork by Mario De Berardinis. Based...

Offset lithograph poster for an exhibition of Jasper Johns drawings held at New York City’s Leo Castelli Gallery from January 10-January 31, 1970. Shows the image “Two Flags,” a grap...

Widely regarded as the most influential science fiction film of all time, Stanley Kubrick’s transcendent 1968 sci-fi masterpiece '2001: A Space Odyssey' revolutionised the genre, pre...

Original Spanish film poster for the 1954 film Sabrina. This poster was created by the artist MCP for the re-release of the film in 1972 and is and is unique to the films Spanish...

A truly iconic collaboration between Andy Warhol and Chanel no.5 began in 1985 when Warhol produced a selection of screen print artworks as part of his ADS series. The pieces were th...

Stunning silk screen print from the limited 1990 run authorized by Lichtenstein’s estate after his iconic painting Kiss V (1964). Very good vintage condition. M...

Boris Grinsson's artwork that features on the original 1963 first-year-of-release French Petite film poster is our favourite for the title, it’s also one of the rarest. A wonderful p...

Original Japanese Movie poster for the 1969 French New Wave film directed by Costa-Gavras and staring Yves Montand, Irene Papas, Jean-Louis Trintignant. ...

One of the most famous posters by Leonetto Cappiello for Cachou Lajaunie, a breath mint originally used to disguise the smell of tobacco. A distinctly feminine piece by Cappiello, an...

Artist: Jean Cocteau Title: Air France - Paris Date: circa 1963 Size (w x h): 21.3 x 29.5 in / 54 x 75 cm Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: No Condi...

Fantastic original first-year-of-release Japanese film poster for The Beatle's Help! Great design featuring wonderful illustrations of the Fab Four. This v...

Original vintage World War Two propaganda poster - Eux Aussi Achetent des Obligations de la Victoire / They Too Buy Victory Bonds - featuring artwork by ...

Original US movie poster for Bruce Brown's cult 1966 surfing documentary. This poster was created before the film had its theatrical release and was used for the 16mm release of the ...

Original midcentury J.M. Eckert art poster from the 1977 exhibit in the beautiful seaside village of Villefranche-sur-Mer, France. This is an original not a reprint. We recommend p...

Original vintage exhibition poster for Clairin Lithographies / Lithographs held at the Sagot Le Garrec gallery 24 Rue du Four Paris VIe from 4 to 12 March 1955 featuring artwork by P...

Original Italian film poster from the 1931 film that was broadly based on the life of Mata Hari, a Dutch exotic dancer and courtesan who was a German spy during World War I. Greta Garbo starred as the title role, alongside Ramon Novarro and Lionel Barrymore...

Fantastic bright and colourful artwork feature on this Polish film Poster for the sci-fi film Godzilla vs Mechagodzilla. The end of the Second World War marked the dawn of a new p...

Original antique advertising poster featuring a great Art Deco design depicting a bell boy in uniform carrying various colourful boxes and a flower bouquet on a yellow background, dr...

Original vintage advertising poster for kitchen equipment - Baudin La Cuisiniere des Cuisinieres / The Cooker of Cooks - featuring a great ...

Serigraphic poster "Notte su Gerusalemme" from the 90s, originally designed by Piero Fornasetti in the 60s. This fabulous piece of Italian art captures the mysterious and evocative atmosphere of Jerusalem on a starry night...

Artist: Leopoldo Melticovitz (1868-1944) Title: Parfum Liane Fleurie - Sauzé Frères - Parfumeurs - Paris Date: circa 1910 Size: 31.5 x 42.9 in. / 80.2 x 109.8 cm. Printer : C.RICORDI & C.MILAN - PARIS - Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Linen backing: Yes Condition: A (Normally designates a poster in very good condition. Colours are fresh and there is very little or no paper loss. Any imperfections are marginal and unnoticeable). Additional Details: Metlicovitz has produced many posters for the Sauze Frères cosmetics firm. The Liane Fleurie perfume poster...

Original vintage World War Two poster - Hands off Europe / Handen weg! Europa - featuring a dramatic illustration depicting a giant hand grasping at the map of Europe defending itsel...

Original Edition Offset Lithograph on archival paper. Edition: 1,500. Published by Whitney Museum of American Art, New York; printed by Universal Art Limited Editions & Telamon Editi...

Original Belle Epoque Poster-Tamagno-Liebig-Viande - Piano-Cook, 1898 We can see a cook in front of his piano, water to boil in a saucepan and a p...

A fine and rare Russian Avant Garde Soviet Propaganda poster by Miaziakin from the highly influential Economicheskaya Zhizn, Economic Life- the off...

Mid-Century Original Vintage Poster, 'CAMPARI SODA BEACH UMBRELLA ' Campari Soda Umbrella Disseta Swiss poster original from 1950 lithograph. Rare Swi...

We love these original c1960s large French double-sided school educational posters. Charmingly and quirkily illustrated by Gabriel Bonmati and Gilbert Michel for ogé-hachette St-Germ...

Original vintage Spanish Civil War (1936-1939) propaganda poster - Arriba Espana / Go Spain - featuring soldiers, workers, farmers, women and children rising up and marching forward ...

Simply wonderful first-year-of-release French Moyenne for classic Bond From Russia With Love. We adore Boris Grinsson's design and colours on this beautiful poster. In Sean Connery’...

May 68 Original Vintage French Political Poster 'Finissons-en avec la Vè chaîne' In May 1968, students and workers took to the streets of Pari...

Incredibly rare WWI recruitment poster featuring what is likely General Pershing on horseback with a play on the poster featuring Uncle Sam proclaiming “I want you.” Printed for Sa...

Early 20th Century French Lithographic Poster, 'Cachou Lajaunie', c. 1900 This poster is advertising a breath mint which helps to disguise the smell of cigarettes. This is an orig...

Original 1966 American photographic production still used to promote this 1946 Film Noir starring Rita Hayworth and Glenn Ford. This film was directed by Charles Vidor. This beautif...

Starring Allison Hayes, William Hudson, and Yvette Vickers, the film tells the story of Nancy Archer, a wealthy but troubled woman who encounters an alien and subsequently grows to a...

Original vintage anti-war political poster criticising the Vietnam War (1955-1975): Fly Far-FarEastern Airways this vacation visit beautiful Vietnam styled in a satirical travel poster design featuring a plane flying across the top of the poster above the mock airline slogan with a cartoon illustration of two American soldiers in US Army uniform and military helmets...

Bernard Buffet "Concierge" Fantomas series Lithography Mourlot edition 3000ex Circa 1967 22cmx16cm 150€

Original vintage Mercedes Benz poster published to celebrate the motorsport victory of its drivers during the 1955 season - Auch Sportwag...

Original Vintage Poster-Chéret-Grévin Wax Museum Paris-Exposition, c.1900 Poster for the Javanese Exhibition at the Musée Grévin. Additional Details: Mate...

Original Italian movie poster. This poster was designed to be used in a display case outside the cinemas in Italy at the time of the films re-release first release in the 1956 This s...

Original Belle Epoque Poster-Misti-Quinquina Du Valet-Cocktail, 1899 Original Vintage Poster for Quinquina du Valet liquor by Misti dating from 18...

With artwork from the great poster designer and illustrator Stan Galli, this stunning and rare poster from 1950 promotes United Airlines routes to Disneyland. Depicting a boat of exc...