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Style: Mid-Century Modern
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Psychedelic Ark Rock Poster 1967 Dance Concert
Located in Cincinnati, OH
A wild vintage psychedelic rock show poster with a creature banging on a drum advertising a dance concert at the Ark . The bands playing at the event ...
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster, 'PORSCHE' BY Hanns Lohrer, 1962
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
Original Vintage Advertising Poster, 'PORSCHE' BY Hanns Lohrer, 1962 This is an original poster printed in Germany in 1962. The overall condition is very good. ARTIST Hanns Lohr...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

School wall Chart, City of Riga
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This poster with a photo of the city Riga was produced by Europa et Schola Edition and used in schools for cultural education. Photo: Granovsky, TASS, Moskau; Herder Druck Freibur...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Midcentury Poster "Master Prints of Japan" by Ukiyo-e Hanga UCLA, 1969
Located in San Diego, CA
Midcentury poster "Master Prints of Japan" by Ukiyo-e Hanga, circa 1969. The piece was printed in France by Mourlot - Paris for the UCLA art galleri...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Large Mid-Century Modern Milano Italy Female Bust Lithograph Wall Art
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Large Mid-Century Modern "Milano 70/70" unsigned offset lithograph featuring a portrait of a floral adorned female bust. Framed behind clear Plexiglas in a silver metal frame with wo...
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1970s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Metal

Marcel Duchamp Cage Rotorelief Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Rotoreliefs, 1987 Konig Series 133. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887-2 October 1968) was a French, naturalized American painter, sculptor, chess pla...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Vogue Magazine September 1963 Framed Cover
Located in Stamford, CT
Vogue September 1963 framed original cover. Model Brigitte Bauer photographed by David Bailey. As found framed condition in gold wood frame.
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Glass, Wood, Paper

Fantastic Collection of 8 Original and Rare Mexican Wrestling Movie Posters
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
We offer this Fantastic Set of 8 original and rare Mexican Wrestling Movie Posters from 1950-1960, with the most iconic Mexican wrestling icon Santo, Blue Demon...
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1950s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Train Travel Poster Isle Of Wight Holiday British Railways
Located in London, GB
Original vintage British Railways train travel poster - Isle of Wight The Holiday Resort in the Path of the Sun - featuring a colourful unfolded leaflet design around a map of the Is...
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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

School Wall Chart, Parlament and Big Ben London
Located in Wolfurt, AT
Parlament and Big Ben London(D) Londres(F) Londra(I) London(GB) Londres(E) Londen (NL) London( DK) Photo: Lozi, Stuttgart - Druck: Herder Druck Freiburg im Breisgau Europa Et ...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Marcel Duchamp Escargot Rotorelief Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Rotorelief, 1987 Konig Series 133. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887–2 October 1968) was a French, naturalized American painter, sculptor, chess play...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Marcel Duchamp Cage Rotorelief Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Rotorelief, 1987 Konig Series 133. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887–2 October 1968) was a French, naturalized American painter, sculptor, chess play...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Marcel Duchamp Cage Rotorelief Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Rotoreliefs, 1987 Konig Series 133. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887–2 October 1968) was a French, naturalized American painter, sculptor, chess pla...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

School Wall Chart, Valletta, Fortress and Harbour
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This poster with a photo of the city Valletta (Malta) was produced by Europa et Schola Edition and used in schools for cultural education. Foto: Government Tourist Board, Malta; H...
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Marcel Duchamp Lanterne Chinoise Rotorelief by Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Framed Rotorelief Edited by Walther König Series 133, Germany in 1987. Framed Artwork in Wood. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887–2 October 1968) was...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Picasso Museum Poster of Madamme Canals by Pablo Picasso, circa 1966.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Picasso Museum Poster of Madamme Canals by Pablo Picasso. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1966. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a beautiful...
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1960s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster, 007 James Bond, From Russia with love Sean Connery 1980
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Promotional poster dedicated to the James Bond 007 film "From Russia with Love," released in 1963. It is the second installment in the James Bond saga. This particular version of the...
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20th Century Belgian Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

”Garden Of Evil” Original US Film Poster, 1954
Located in Stockholm, SE
Original US version of this Garden Of Evil film poster. Numbered on lower right hand corner, 54/268. Some minor ware as seen on last picture. Garden of Evil (1954) is a Western film, directed by Henry Hathaway, about three somewhat disreputable 19th century soldiers of fortune, played by Gary Cooper as an ex-lawman, Richard Widmark as a gambler, and Cameron Mitchell as a bounty hunter, who are randomly hired by a woman, portrayed by Susan Hayward...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Raging Bull Original Movie Poster Robert De Niro Martin Scorcese 1980
Located in Reading, Berkshire
Raging Bull Jake LaMotta iconic original movie poster biopic starring Robert de Niro & directed by Martin Scorsese 1980 artist Kunio Hagio Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Cathy Moriaty &...
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1980s American American Classical Vintage Posters

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Paper

Spectacle Dada Tristan Tzara Ribemont-Dessaignes Coeur a Gaz Bryen, 1960s
By Dada Designs
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Tract / vintage poster program Spectacle Dada Tristan Tzara Ribemont-Dessaignes Coeur a Gaz Bryen, 1960s. "L'Empereur de Chine" de Georges Ribemont-Dessaignes, "la Seconde Aventure ...
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1960s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Modernist Unframed Collectible Lithograph/Poster by Antoni Clavé
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful great collectible poster by Antoni Clave Gallery Gaspar printed in France 1975, never used in great condition.
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Original March on Washington Peace Poster, 1969, Stop the Vietnam War, Rare
Located in Kansas City, MO
Very rare, original March on Washington Poster protesting the Vietnam war, 1969. The event took place November 13-15 that year. The graphic is a pixilated ...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Acrylic, Paper

Vintage Boho Monumental Andy Warhol Chanel Advertising Poster
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Make an unforgettable statement with this monumental framed advertising poster featuring Andy Warhol's iconic Pop Art interpretation of the Chanel No. 5 perfume bottle. This visually...
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Late 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Vintage school wall map of Europe 1815-1871, Belgium 1950s
Located in Meulebeke, BE
Belgium / 1950 / school map Europe 1815-1871 / canvas, wood / Mid-century / vintage Vintage school map of Europe between 1815 and 1871, designed by C.J.P. Kars in the 1950s. Manufac...
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1950s Belgian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Canvas, Wood

Original Vintage Poster For Amsterdam Fashion Week 1952 Vogue Midcentury Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for the Fashion Week Amsterdam 17-22 November 1952 featuring a great mid-century design of an elegant lady in a long grey high collar coat and hat...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

"You can't afford to miss Either! Buy Bonds Every Payday" Vintage WWII Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Dated 1944, this vintage WWII poster encourages the purchase of War Bonds. The poster depicts a machine gunner in action, fighting in the Pacific theater. His hands clutch a machine ...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Marcel Duchamp Cerceaux Rotorelief Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Rotorelief, 1987 Konig Series 133. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887–2 October 1968) was a French, naturalized American painter, sculptor, chess play...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Midcentury Fernand Léger Museum Morsbroich Lithograph Art Poster, 1955
By Fernand Léger, Mourlot Paris
Located in San Diego, CA
Highly collectible midcentury Fernand Léger Museum Morsbroich lithograph art poster to advertise an exhibition in West Germany, circa 1950s. The piece is from the French Posters Collection...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

1956 Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray 'Bus Stop' German Movie Poster
Located in Niederdorfelden, Hessen
Bus Stop, Marilyn Monroe and Don Murray. Original German movie poster from 1956. Two posters are available. Not framed, has not been folded, roll...
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1950s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

1963, 'La Revolution' Marc Chagall Original French Exhibition Poster
Located in Melbourne, Victoria
1963, 'La Revolution' MARC CHAGALL original exhibition poster. This poster is in good condition, the poster is consistent with age, the colours are vibrant. ARTIST Marc Chag...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

John Michael Eckert Original Mid-Century French Art Poster Dated 1977
Located in Miami, FL
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...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

"Work on a farm... this Summer. Join the U.S. Crop Corps" Vintage WWII Poster
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
Presented is an original WWII U.S. Crop Corps recruitment poster. Designed by Douglas, this poster was issued by the Office of War Information in Washington DC, in 1943. In the compo...
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1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Marcel Duchamp Corolles Rotorelief Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Rotorelief, 1987 Konig Series 133. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887–2 October 1968) was a French, naturalized American painter, sculptor, chess play...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Poster for Gaspar Room by Georges Braque, circa 1975.
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
"19 paintings from 1919 to 1962" (from the Georges Braque exhibition at the Sala Gaspar in January 1975) Manufactured in Spain, circa 1975. In original condition with minor wear co...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

"Who done it?" Spanish Film Poster, 1944
By Gráficas Vior
Located in Barcelona, ES
"Who done it?", Original Spanish Film Poster, 1944 Original Spanish cinema poster of the film "Who done it?" in Spain called "Crimen a Medianoche"....
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1940s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' Original Vintage Movie Poster, French, 1951
Located in Devon, GB
With a retelling of a German fairytale by the Brothers Grimm, Walt Disney introduced a sceptical America to his first full-length cel animated feature film in 1937. Hailed as a landmark work of art, 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs' was a smash hit, paving the way for further Disney features including 'Pinocchio' (1940), 'Dumbo' (1941) and 'Bambi' (1942), and changing the course of movie history. Disney was awarded an honorary Oscar at the 11th Academy Awards for a significant screen innovation which has charmed millions and pioneered a great new entertainment field. Adjusted for inflation, 'Snow White' remains one of the top ten highest grossing films of all time. The popularity of the film has led to its being re-released theatrically many times. Following the film's first French release in 1938 it was shown almost continuously until American films were banned during the Nazi occupation in 1942. Post-liberation, 'Blanche Neige et les sept...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper, Linen

Original Poster-His Master's Voice-His Master's Voice-Pathe Marconi, c.1955
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Poster-His Master's Voice-His Master's Voice-Pathe Marconi, c.1955 Poster for the promotion of Pathé Marconi televisions. Additional Details: Materials and Techniques: Colour lithograph on paper Color: Blue Features: Signed Style: Vintage Original/Licensed Reprint: Original Type...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster London College Of Printing Ball Eckersley
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster - The Staff of the London College of Printing Annual Dinner and Social Evening - featuring a graphic design illustration by the notable artist Tom...
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1980s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Poster of the exhibition Gaspar Room. 156 Engravings by Picasso, circa 1978
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Poster of the exhibition Gaspar Room. 156 Engravings by Picasso. Manufactured in Spain, circa 1978. In original condition with minor wear consistent of age and use, preserving a be...
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1970s Spanish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Vintage The National Shakespeare Company Presents-Othello Framed Poster. C 1970s
By David Stone Martin 1
Located in Miami, FL
Vintage Original "The National Shakespeare Company Presents, Othello" Framed Poster. C 1970s Created by David Stone Martin, an American artist best known f...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Aluminum

Foro, Original Vintage Poster, Vote PRL, Politics Party, Chicken, Sheep, 1947
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Poster for PRL Political Party created by Foro in 1947. Artist: Foro Title: Votez PRL Date: 1947 Printer: IMP. SPECIALE DU P.R.L Size (w x h): 23x 31,1 in / 58,5 x 79 cm Materials a...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Nathan, Original Air France Poster, Boeing 707, Aviation, Mid Century, 1962
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Poster for Air France created by Nathan in 1962. Artist: Nathan Title: Air France – Transporte tout, Partout Date: 1962 Size (w x h): 24,6x 39.4 in / 62 x 100 cm Pr...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Early 20th Century Butlins Lithograph Advertising Poster
Located in London, GB
Early 20th century Butlins lithograph advertising poster A charming, fun, and rare example of a 1940s lithograph advertising poster for Butlins fair. Produced by Willsons, Printers of Leicester. The advert is written in the form of a £5 reward for a lost grey parrot...
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1940s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Marcel Duchamp Blue Escargot Rotorelief by Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Framed Rotorelief. Blue and White Rotorelief Model Escargot. Edited by Walther König Series 133, Germany in 1987. Framed Artwork in Wood. Henri-Robert-Marcel Ducha...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster London College Of Printing Fan Eckersley
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster - The Staff of the London College of Printing Annual Dinner and Social Evening - featuring an illustration by the notable artist Tom Eckersley (19...
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1980s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Mexico 68 Olympics Original Posters with Pictograms for Each Sport Discipline
Located in Mexico, DF
Striking Original Posters printed as a Signal System for the various Disciplines of the Mexico 68 Olympic Games. Each poster is dedicated to a specific sport...
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1960s Mexican Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Advertising Poster Equus Visual Interpretations Tom Eckersley
Located in London, GB
Original vintage advertising poster for Equus: Visual interpretations by students of the London College of Printing an exhibition of souvenir brochures interpreting Peter Schaffer's ...
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1980s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Ferruccio Garopesani Original Art Exhibition Poster
Located in Miami, FL
Original art exhibition poster by painter and designer Ferruccio Garopesani. Presented in 1975 at the Galleria International d'Arte - Diorena - Ascona, Italy. A native of Milan, I...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Marcel Duchamp Cage Rotorelief Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Rotoreliefs, 1987 Konig Series 133. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887–2 October 1968) was a French, naturalized American painter, sculptor, chess player and writer whose work is associated with Cubism, conceptual art and Dada, although he was careful about his use of the term Dada[4] and was not directly associated with Dada groups. Duchamp is commonly regarded, along with Pablo Picasso and Henri Matisse, as one of the three artists who helped to define the revolutionary developments in the plastic arts in the opening decades of the 20th century, responsible for significant developments in painting and sculpture. Duchamp has had an immense impact on 20th century and 21st century art. By World War I, he had rejected the work of many of his fellow artists (like Henri Matisse) as "retinal" art, intended only to please the eye. Instead, Duchamp wanted to use art...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Brenet, Original Travel Poster, Wagons lits, Cars, Train, Railways, Auto, 1963
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
This poster from the Societe Nationale des Chemins de Fer Français (SNCF) was produced in 1963 by Albert Brenet to promote travel in sleeping wagons in France. Artist : Albert Brene...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Alice In Wonderland Alys Signed Lithograph by Frédéric Delanglade (1907-1970)
Located in West Chester, PA
Original French lithograph hand embellished signed and numbered by Frédéric Delanglade (1907-1970). Furstenberg Gallery poster for the surrealist art works of Delanglade inspired by ...
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Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paint, Paper

School Wall Charts, Tirana
Located in Wolfurt, AT
This poster with a photo of the city Tirana (Albania) was produced by Europa et Schola Edition and used in schools for cultural education. Foto: A.T.A., Tirana; Herder Druck Freib...
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1960s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Marcel Duchamp Lanterne Chinoise Rotorelief Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Rotorelief, 1987 Konig Series 133. Framed Artwork in Yellow. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887–2 October 1968) was a French, naturalized American pain...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Original Exhibition Rare Janus Gallery Poster Signed & Dated by James Havard
Located in San Diego, CA
A very rare signed and dated original exhibition poster signed by the artist, James Havard the poster has water damage at the bottom corner as shown but his signature it's ok, it can...
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20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Frederico Fellini's 8 1/2 Movie Poster Signed by Barbara Steele
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Federico Fellini 8 1/2 movie poster signed by one of the stars and cast, Barbara Steele. The poster, is a print of one of the original posters fro...
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20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Plexiglass, Wood, Paper

Marcel Duchamp Escargot Rotorelief Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Rotorelief, 1987 Konig Series 133. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887–2 October 1968) was a French, naturalized Amer...
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1980s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Posters

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Paper

Vintage anatomic school poster The Blood System East Germany 1970s
Located in Miklavž Pri Taboru, SI
Introducing a vintage anatomic school poster titled "The Blood System," produced by the Deutsches Hygiene Museum in Dresden, East Germany (GDR), during the 1970s. This educational ca...
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Canvas

Original Vintage Poster-Österreichring-F1-Circuit-Car Circuit, c.1987
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Original Vintage Formula 1 Poster, Österreichring Car Circuit, c.1987 The Spielberg Circuit, previously called Österreichring then A1-Ring a...
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20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Rabier, Original Food Poster, Egg Laying Hen, Rooster, Kitchen, Animal Snow 1928
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Poster created by Benjamin Rabier in 1928 to promote laying hens. Artist: Benjamin Rabier Title: La Pondeuse Date: 1928 Size (w x h): 23.9 x 31.3 in / 60.6 x 79.6 cm Printer: Litho....
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

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Paper

Marcel Duchamp Cage Mid century Modern Rotorelief Konig Series 133, 1987
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Marcel Duchamp Mid Century Modern Rotorelief, 1987 Konig Series 133. Henri-Robert-Marcel Duchamp (French 28 July 1887-2 October 1968) was a French, naturalized American painter, scu...
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1980s 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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