Posters

One of the most iconic sports advertisements of the 1990s, Nike's collaboration with Michael Jordan and Spike Lee fused the worlds of sport and pop culture in a way that laid the fou...

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

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...

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

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 LMS travel poster for Edinburgh featuring a great illustration of a piper of the Black Watch Royal Regiment of Scotland in military tartan uniform playing the bagpip...

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...

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

Original vintage winter sport travel poster for Zermatt 1620m 5310ft Matterhorn / Cervin Schweiz Suisse Switzerland featuring a view of the snow topped Matterhorn mountain in the pop...

Original antique travel poster for La Cote D'Azur & Le Cap Martin issued by the PLM Paris Lyon Mediterranee Railway featuring a scenic coastal view by the landscape artist Julien Lac...

Original artwork used to create the British front of house stills. Gouache on artboard. This original artwork features the films scene where Pinocchio is under the sea. Exceptionally rare. Original artworks rarely surface, as the majority were destroyed. Pieces on the Classic Disney films are always highly prized. This original artwork only recently surfaced, and was previously owned by an English lady, who had been given this piece in the 1940s. Prior to this discovery no other Pinocchio artwork for posters or front of house stills had been seen. Walt Disney's second animated feature film was made after the success of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, (1937). Pinocchio, the world’s most famous wooden puppet, is originally the creation of the Italian writer and social commentator Carlo Collodi. Entitled The Adventures of Pinocchio...

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 ...

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...

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...

Fabulous original vintage French alcohol advertising poster for Old Manada Rum. This French poster is from the 1930’s and features a stunning image...

Original vintage travel advertising poster for Cunard Line Europe-America featuring a stunning illustration by Samuel John Milton Brown (1873-1965) of a four funnel Cunard Line cruis...

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 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...

Poster by Fransisco Tamagno dating from 1900 which promotes the Mexiko digestive, distilled by Deslandres Fils in Chalons sur Marne (former name of Chalons en Champagne). Artist: Fransisco Tamagno (1851-1933) Title: Mexiko Date: circa 1900 Size: 11.4 x 15.4 in / 29 x 39 cm Printer : Imp. Camis 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: The artist represents a devil in the foreground to symbolize the temptation to the Mexiko digestive, while a sun in the background symbolizes the warmth and joy that this alcohol can provide. On the right, a medieval festival...

Ben Shahn Jester Exhibition Poster from the 1960's. Framed in possibly an original frame from the period.

Original vintage ski and winter sport travel poster for Austria featuring stunning artwork by Paul Kirnig (1891-1955) depicting two people skiing wearing long turquoise scarves, the ...

The poster with plenty of bite. The original country-of-origin US 1 sheet film poster for Steven Spielberg’s seminal 70s Shark chiller Jaws, featuring the classic Roger Kastel artwo...

This is an original antique poster advertising F.J. Burrus, a tobacco manufacturer specializing in cigars and cigarettes. The poster highlights the company's founding in 1814 and its...

Original vintage poster “German Winter”, featuring a stunning image of a man wearing traditional clothing driving a sledge with a lady smartly dressed in a warm coat and hat holding a small bag, her yellow scarf billowing up with the wind as they speed past snowy trees...

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 ...

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

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...

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

Marilyn, the documentary narrated by Rock Hudson and created as a cinematic eulogy to Monroe who died the year before, traces Monroe’s early studio beginnings from inA Ticket to Toma...

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

Bordeaux Casablanca 1951 Cie Gle Transatlantiques French Line Travel poster, designed by Edouardl Colin. A lovely design with wonderful bright colours! Founde...

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...

Vintage 1980's Fela Kuti announcement: Original Fela Kuti announcement published on the occasion of his November 6th 1986 show at Madison Square Garden's The Felt Forum. A rare must ...

Original German film poster for the action thriller directed by Peter Yates, and stars Steve McQueen, Robert Vaughn and Jacqueline Bisset. It is undoubtedly Steve McQueen's most famo...

Original vintage advertising poster - New flats to let Hampstead Gardens Suburb Lyttelton Court Lyttelton Road - featuring a stunning bird's eye view illustration of the new homes in...

Superb and exceptionally rare giant 1960s American Circus advertising poster. We simply adore the striking imagery of trapeze acrobats against a bold yellow background. A stunning poster with plenty of wow factor. Originally folded (as issued) this poster has been professionally linen-backed with touch-up to the fold-lines. It is sized a whopping 82 x 82 inches (86 x 86 inches including the linen-backing) and will be sent rolled (unframed). Year 1960s Poster Type US 6 Sheet...

The non-Oscar version of the UK Quad Style C film poster - a key item for any serious Star Wars collector. This one is in incredible, very rare rolled condition. Superb colours. Hone...

Original vintage cruise travel poster for Cunard White Star - America This Year by RMS Queen Mary - featuring a colourful Art Deco design by Tom Curr (1887-19...

Original vintage travel poster for Spain featuring a colourful design by Guy Georget (1911-1992) depicting three riders on horses in front of a red and white striped awning, the lady...

Original David Hockney Exhibition Lithograph Poster, entitled "8 Sun chairs by a Pool", was created in 1996 for Hockney's Drawing Exhibition held at the Los Angeles County Museum. T...

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...

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...

This is an exceptionally rare very rare original Japanese film poster for Akira Kurosawa's 1949 crime film. This is not the general release poster but one created for local theatres ...

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...

Rare billboard Size original vintage Guinness advertising poster - Guinness for Strength - featuring fun Mid-Century Modern image of a scu...

'Toni-Kola', Original Vintage Early 19th Century Colonial Propaganda Poster Toni-Kola, a colour lithographic poster from 1900; this poster is showing the influence of colonial icono...

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...

Conceived by Andy Warhol and young filmmaker Paul Morrissey while Warhol was recovering from gunshot wounds, 'Flesh' was the first of Warhol's experimental and avant-garde films to b...

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...

Original US style D film poster for Star Wars 1977. The film was directed by George Lucas and starred Mark Hamill, Harrison Ford, Carrie Fisher. The artwork on this style D poster is...

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...

Year 1966 Dimensions 126 x 163cm Condition Good Artist Raymond Savignac.

Original US Lobby card number 1 for Audrey Hepburn and George Peppard's classic 1961 romance. This film was directed by Blake Edwards. The piece is conservation framed with UV plexig...

Dive into the captivating world of the Picasso Museum with this extraordinary vintage poster showcasing the legendary "Arlequin 1917" by Pablo Picasso. Transport yourself to the hear...

Original antique drink advertising poster for Albert Robin Cognac featuring a stunning design by the renowned poster artist Leonetto Cappiello (1875-1942)...

A hard to find Herman Miller Collection poster used for the display of classic designs from the company at the Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village in the Edsel Ford Design History...

Original vintage General Dynamics poster featuring an image of a plane flying across a blue and brown shaded wooden crate background by the illustrator, typographer and graphic desig...