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Posters For Sale
Star Wars
Located in London, GB
Original US International film poster for Star Wars 1977. The film was directed by George Lucas and starred Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher. The artwork on this poster i...
Category
1970s American Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
The 46th Annual Exhibition of Advertising and Editorial Art and Design Poster
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...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original vintage The Rolling Stones poster "Sympathy for the Devil"
Located in Brønshøj, DK
Original Danish movie poster for "Sympathy for the Devil" - in danish "sympati for Satan", 1968. The poster is made by Kirkeby Rosengreen (right bottom corner) and is marked "rented out" by Sven...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Yellow Submarine 1968 UK Quad Film Movie Poster, Edelmann, The Beatles
Located in Bath, Somerset
Fantastic country-of-origin British film poster for The Beatle's much-loved classic Yellow Submarine. Featuring the iconic and colourfully psychedelic Edelmann artwork. A very rare and highly collectible poster. A must for any fan of the Fab Four...
Category
20th Century British Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Original 1961 Exhibition Poster - "Dibujos de Picasso" by Pablo Picasso - Framed
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Own a rare piece of art history with this original exhibition poster, "Dibujos de Picasso", created for the renowned 1961 exhibition at Sala Gaspar in Barcelona. This authentic litho...
Category
1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Original 1979 Exhibition Poster by María Simón
Located in Barcelona, ES
Original 1979 Exhibition Poster by María Simón – Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
Artist: María Simón
Exhibition: Sala Gaspar, Barcelona
Year: 1979
Dimensions: 66 x 44.5 cm
Condition: Goo...
Category
1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Apocalypse Now
Located in London, GB
Apocalypse Now original US film poster for Marlon Brando, Martin Sheen and Robert Duvall's Classic 1979 Vietnam film directed by Francis Ford Coppola.
The...
Category
1970s American Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Yellow Submarine The Beatles 1968 US 3 Sheet Film Poster, Heinz Edelmann
Located in Bath, Somerset
Fantastic US film poster for The Beatles much-loved classic Yellow Submarine. Featuring the iconic and colourfully psychedelic Edelmann artwork. A rare and collectible poster. Heinz ...
Category
20th Century American Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
LMS LNER Loch Awe Original Vintage Travel Poster by Norman Wilkinson, 1930s
Located in Devon, GB
Produced for London Midland & Scottish Railway and London & North Eastern Railway to promote rail travel to the Scottish Highlands, this scarce British quad royal travel poster by No...
Category
1930s British Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Original Antique Propaganda Poster War National Industry Of Prussia WWI Germany
Located in London, GB
Original antique French propaganda poster featuring a quote by Mirabeau at the top - La Guerre est l'Industrie Nationale de la Prusse / War is the national industry of Prussia - with...
Category
1910s French Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Mystic Pizza 1988 Polish A1 Film Movie Poster, Jan Mlodozeniec
Located in Bath, Somerset
Three teenage girls come of age while working at a pizza parlor in the Connecticut town of Mystic. Great bold artwork by Jan Mlodozeniec features on the Polish film poster for romant...
Category
20th Century Polish Posters
Materials
Paper
Porto Ramos c1920 French Alcohol Advertising Poster, Rene Vincent
By Rene Vincent
Located in Bath, Somerset
Original vintage French Porto Ramos advertising poster from circa 1920. Founded by Adriano Ramos Pinto in 1880, Casa Ramos Pinto soon made itself known for its innovative and pioneer...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
"You Only Live Twice" US Film Poster SUBWAY, Bath Tub, MCGINNIS, James Bond 1967
Located in Bath, Somerset
Superb original "bath Tub" style US Subway film poster for You Only Live Twice, starring Sean Connery in the fifth James Bond film. One of the most sought-after designs for the title...
Category
20th Century American Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Romare Bearden, 1911-1988, “Martin Luther King, Jr. Mountain Top” Lithograph
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
29.75 x 19.5 in. (75.57 x 49.53 cm)
Romare Bearden’s screenprint celebrates the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., whom we honor today. Bearden created this artwork in the same...
Category
1960s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Mucha, Waverley Cycles, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Vintage Poster, 1898
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Art Nouveau Vintage Poster dating from 1898 by Alphonse Mucha.
Artist: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)
Title: Waverley Cycles
Date: 1898
Size (w x h): 33.9 x 42.9 in / 86 x 109 cm
Printer: F. Champenois, 66 Bd St Michel, Paris.
Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper
Linen backing: Yes
Condition: A (Designates a poster in very good condition. The colours are fresh and there are no or very few paper losses. If there are imperfections they are marginal and imperceptible).
Additional Details:
« Harry Reynaud, Directeur Général pour la France...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Posters
Materials
Paper
'Breakfast at Tiffany's' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1961
Located in Devon, GB
In the pantheon of American movie posters, it doesn't get more iconic than this - the spectacular US one-sheet poster for 'Breakfast at Tiffany's'. Designed by legendary poster artis...
Category
1960s American Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Linen
Large Jasper Johns Original Offset-Lithograph Poster 1981
By Jasper Johns
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A lovely Jasper Johns exhibition poster from Walker Art Center, ca' 1981. Professionally framed.
Category
1980s American Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
"Yellow Submarine", 1968 Australian Daybill Film Movie Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
Fantastic original Australian Daybill film poster for Beatles' classic Yellow Submarine. A rare and wonderful poster.
This vintage movie poster ...
Category
20th Century Australian Posters
Materials
Paper
Mucha, Salon des Cent, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Vintage Poster, 1896
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Art Nouveau Vintage Poster dating from 1896 by Alphonse Mucha.
Poster for the 20th edition of the Salon des Cent in March-April 1...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Travel Poster Cuba- Paradise of the Tropics. Framed. Circa 1950s
Located in Miami, FL
Original Vintage Travel Poster Cuba- Paradise of The Tropics. Framed. Printed in Cuba Circa 1950s
In excellent original condition with minor signs of wear and age. Please see close u...
Category
1950s Cuban Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Roger Perot, Original Art Deco Poster, Corset Lefuret, Women Underwear, 1933
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster created by Roger Perot for Corset lefuret in 1933.
Artist: Perot Roger
Title: Corsets Le Furet – Le rêve de la femme
Date: 1933
Size: 39.4 x 54.7 in / 1...
Category
Early 20th Century French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Art Nouveau Poster, Riviera Railway, St Tropez/Raphael, Grasse, 1890
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Belle Epoque/Art Nouveau Poster dating from 1890 for The French Railways "Chemins de Fer du Sud de la France", Saint Tropez, St Raphael, G...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Posters
Materials
Paper
Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Poster, Champagne Delbeck, Reims, 1902
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Alcohol Poster for Champagne Delbeck dating from 1902 by Leonetto Cappiello.
Artist: Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942)
Title: Champagne Delbeck
Date: 1902
Size: 33 x 54.5 in / 96.5 x 138.5 cm
Printer : Imp. Vercasson, 43 rue de Lancry, 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:
Advertising poster produced by Leonetto Cappiello for Delbeck champagne in 1902. This is one of three Cappiello posters on the theme of Champagne.
Champagne Delbeck is a Champagne House located in Reims (Marne) and founded in 1832 by Félix-Désiré Delbeck.
In 1838, the house "Delbeck et Cie" became "the exclusive patented supplier" of the Court of France. In the history of Champagne, it is the only house to have received authorization to bear the "royal privilege" symbolized by the three fleur-de-lys on its labels.
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...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster, Raymond Savignac, Gitanes, Tobacco, Cigarette, 1953
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster-Raymond Savignac-Gitanes-Tabaco-French, 1953
Poster for the promotion of Gitanes Cigarettes, we see a woman in Blue, green and yellow, smoking a cigarette ...
Category
20th Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Marcel Duchamp Dada Bicycle Wheel Exhibition Poster, Philadelphia MOA 1973
Located in Garnerville, NY
Marcel Duchamp framed Bicycle Wheel exhibition poster at The Philadelphia Museum of Art, September 22- November 11, 1973. The poster is on hard stock paper/cardboard. The framing tre...
Category
1970s American Other Vintage Posters
Materials
Wood, Paper
Raiders of the Lost Ark 1983 Polish Film Poster, Twardowska
Located in Bath, Somerset
Raiders of the Lost Ark 1983 Polish Film Poster, Twardowska
Fab original Polish film poster for Steven Spielberg's Raiders of the Lost Ark. Great design by Twardowska, a very rare...
Category
20th Century Polish Posters
Materials
Paper
Steinlen, Unique Vintage Poster, Coffee Chocolate Tea, Mother Daughter Cat, 1895
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Very Rare Original Vintage Poster-Steinlen-Coffee Chocolate Tea-Cat, 1895
In this family-friendly lithograph for the chocolate and tea company Compagnie Française des Chocolats et T...
Category
19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Posters
Materials
Paper
F. Tamagno, Original Vintage Poster, Cachou Lajaunie, Liquorice Candy, c.1900
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster-F. Tamagno-Cachou Lajaunie-Reglisse, c.1900
On the poster, a young woman, wearing a yellow hat decorated with flowers, prese...
Category
19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Posters
Materials
Paper
DR NO R1972 Japanese B2 Film Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
We love the artwork that features on the 1972 re-release Japanese poster for Dr No.
This original movie poster is sized 20 1/4 x 28 1/2 inches. It will be sent rolled (unframed).
Y...
Category
20th Century Japanese Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster, Cognac Otard, Liquor, Diver, Wreck underwater, 1910
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Poster to promote Cognac Otard created in 1910.
Artist: Anonymous
Title: Tomen Cognac Otard Dupuy & Co
Date: circa 1910
Size (w x h): 40.6 x 60.2 x in / 103 x 153 cm
Printer : Imp. ...
Category
1910s French Art Nouveau Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Cannes 1930 French Advertising Travel Poster, George Goursat
By George Goursat
Located in Bath, Somerset
Beautiful original 1930s Cannes Travel Advertising poster designed by George Goursat (SEM).
In fantastic Near Mint/Mint linen-backed condition.
This original vintage movie poster ...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
'Taxi Driver' Original Vintage Movie Poster, Japanese, 1976
Located in Devon, GB
Set amidst the moral decay of New York City following the Vietnam War and Watergate scandal, Martin Scorsese's 1976 psychological thriller "Taxi Driver" starred Robert De Niro as a l...
Category
1970s Japanese Post-Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
The Wizard of Oz
Located in London, GB
Original British front of house still for The Wizard of Oz.
These British front of house stills are the equivalent to Lobby cards in the US.
The film came out in 1939. This still wou...
Category
1940s English Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Leonetto Cappiello, Original Vintage Alcohol Poster, Bitter Campari, Clown, 1921
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Alcohol Poster for Bitter Campari dating from 1921 by Leonetto Cappiello.
Artist: Leonetto Cappiello (1875 - 1942)
Title: Bitter Campari
Date: 1921
Size: 26.8 x 38.6 in / 68 x 98 cm
Printer : Les nouvelles affiches Cappiello – Les Ateliers d’art Devambez, 32 Rue Beaujon_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:
Poster to promote the Campari.
A pixie or harlequin...
Category
Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Posters
Materials
Paper
Mucha, Job, Original Art Nouveau Belle Epoque Poster, Gold, Cigarette Paper 1896
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Art Nouveau Vintage Poster dating from 1896 by Alphonse Mucha for Job, Cigarette paper.
Artist: Alphonse Mucha (1860-1939)
Tit...
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19th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Posters
Materials
Paper
Liberte 1950 Cie Gle Transatlantique French Line Travel Poster, Edouard Collin
Located in Bath, Somerset
Liberte 1950 Cie Gle Transatlantique French Line Travel poster, designed by Edouard Collin A lovely design with wonderful bright colours!
Founded by the Pérei...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
James Bond 'Dr. No' Original Vintage US One Sheet Movie Poster, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
Based on Ian Fleming's novel of the same name, the 1962 release of 'Dr. No' first introduced the world to one of the most enduring characters in Western cinema and kicked off one of ...
Category
1960s American Post-Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Linen
Mario Gros, Original Italian Vintage Poster, Tonic Aperitif, Contratto, 1938
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original vintage poster for the Italian appetizer – Digestive Tonic – Contratto Canelli.
Additional Details:
Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper
Size (w x h): 54...
Category
20th Century Italian Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Imperial airways GPO poster by H S Williamson, original 1934 coloured lithograph
Located in London, Fitzrovia
a rare original Imperial Airways advertising poster by H S Williamson, 1934, coloured lithograph for the GPO.
"Loading air mails for the empire, Croydon, 1934".
Do not forget to visi...
Category
20th Century British Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Toulouse-Lautrec, Original Belle Epoque Poster, Ambassadeur Aristide Bruant 1906
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lithograph from 1906, given as a free supplement to "Chansonniers de Montmartre", featuring Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's poster for a performance of Aristide Bruant at Les Ambassadeurs in 1892.
Artist: Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec
Title: Ambassadeur – Aristide Bruant dans son cabaret...
Category
20th Century French Belle Époque Posters
Materials
Paper
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...
Category
1980s Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
BR Western Highlands Original Vintage Travel Poster by Edward Halliday, 1950
Located in Devon, GB
Produced for British Railways to promote rail travel to the Scottish Highlands, this scarce British quad royal travel poster for the Western Highlands features a picturesque and peac...
Category
1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper, Linen
Superman Vintage 1966 US Poster
Located in Bath, Somerset
Ha! I told you chains of green kryptonite could not hold me!
Fabulous original 1960s Superman poster - Printed by G & F Posters NYC official licensees Copyright National Periodical ...
Category
20th Century American Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
After Andy Warhol, Original Chanel N° 5 Poster, Couture Perfume, Pop Art, 1997
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Pop Art Poster by Andy Warhol for Chanel No. 5 Perfum from 1997
Artist: Andy Warhol
Title: Chanel N°5 – Pink
Date: 1997
Size: 46.1 x 66.9 in / 117 x 170 cm
Materials and Te...
Category
20th Century French Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Pink Floyd Original Uncut Printer's Progressive Proof Concert Poster, 1977
By Randy Tuten
Located in Devon, GB
An extremely rare uncut progressive printer's proof concert poster for a performance by Pink Floyd at the Oakland Coliseum in California on 9-10th May 1977 during their 'In The Flesh...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
The Cowboys
Located in London, GB
Original US film poster for the 1972 western The Cowboys.
This film was directed Mark Rydell and starred John Wayne, Roscoe Lee Browne and Bruce Dern.
This poster is conservation lin...
Category
1970s American Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Baroni, Original Vintage Boxing Poster, Boxer Caricature, Sports, Pugilist, 1910
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Lithograph signed P.B. (Paul Baroni) depicting a pugilist / boxer created circa 1910.
Artist: P.B. (Paul Baroni)
Title: The Boxer
Date: vers 1910
Size: 18.7 x 18.5 in / 47.5 x 47 cm...
Category
20th Century French Art Deco Posters
Materials
Paper
Godzilla R1954 Original French Moyenne Film Movie Poster, A. Poucel
Located in Bath, Somerset
We love the extremely cool graphics that features on the rare and highly sought after late 50s French Re-release for 1954s Godzilla.
This original vintage poster has been profession...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Paper, Linen
Get Carter
Located in London, GB
Original US production still for Michael Caine's Classic, 1971 gangster thriller.
Directed by Mike Hodges. This is one of the best images from the film.
The piece is conservation fr...
Category
1970s American Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Two Mules for Sister Sara
Located in London, GB
Original Japanese film poster for the 1970 western Two Mules for Sister Sara. This film was directed by Don Siegel and starred Clint Eastwood and Shirley MacLaine.
This poster is the...
Category
1970s Japanese Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
La Belle et la Bete R1951 French Grande Film Poster, Jean-Denis Malcles
By Jean Denis Malcles
Located in Bath, Somerset
Incredibly beautiful artwork features on this early rerelease.
Beauty and the Beast - La Belle et la Bête is a 1946 French romantic fantasy film. Directed by French poet and filmmak...
Category
20th Century French Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Original Vintage Travel Poster Iraqi Airways State Railways Middle East Iraq
Located in London, GB
Original vintage travel poster for Iraqi Airways (founded in 1945) Iraqi State Railways (founded 1905; renamed Iraqi Republic Railways in 1956) featuring an Iraqi Airways Yi-ABP pass...
Category
1950s British Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
Working Girl 1990 Polish B1 Film Poster, ANDRZEJ PAGOWSKI
Located in Bath, Somerset
We love this original Polish film poster for 80s comedy Working Girl. Stylish and symbolic design by Pagowski.
The end of the Second World War marked the dawn of a new period in the...
Category
20th Century Polish Posters
Materials
Paper
'Star Wars' Original Style C Printer's Proof One Sheet Movie Poster, 1977
Located in Devon, GB
A rare uncut printer's proof of the International Style C US one sheet for 'Star Wars', with artwork by prolific British poster artist Tom William Chantrell. When the studio realised...
Category
1970s British Space Age Vintage Posters
Materials
Paper
James Bond 'Dr. No' Original Vintage British Quad Movie Poster, 1962
Located in Devon, GB
A scarce and sought after country-of-origin poster for the first release of the first James Bond film. Based on Ian Fleming's novel of the same name, the 1962 release of 'Dr. No' fir...
Category
1960s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters
Materials
Linen, Paper
Patrick Nagel Print With Purple Neon Accent, 1980s
Located in Miami, FL
Patrick Nagel print with purple neon accent from the 1980s.
Category
Late 20th Century American Post-Modern Posters
Materials
Glass, Paper
Psychedelic 1967 Poster by Nancy Conner
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A colorful and bright vintage psychedelic poster declaring " Love Is Where It's At " picturing a imp floating in the air . Designed by Nan...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Drink Advertising Poster Toucan Opening Time Is Guinness Time
Located in London, GB
Original vintage Guinness advertising poster - Opening time is Guinness Time - featuring an iconic design depicting the trademark smiling ...
Category
1930s British Vintage Posters
Materials
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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