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Published: January 23, 2007
Like wine, posters become more valuable as they age. Collecting vintage poster art has become popular over the years with the recent resurrection of vintage fashion and movies. Today, collecting vintage poster art is a passion for people worldwide.
Vintage poster art first became popular in Europe during the 20th century and quickly spread to America.
Widespread theft of vintage posters was problematic during this period due their exclusivity. As a result, the prints were made available to the public.
Vintage poster art, also known as antique poster art, does not have a specific category or theme. Posters ranging from animals to transportation make up the vintage poster art category. Some popular examples include, Cheret's “Bal au Moulin Rouge”, Ibels's “L Esclarmouche”, and Rhead's “The Sun”. These were all posters that were apart of the Master of the Posters, which were some of the first color posters made.
An art poster is considered vintage if it is an original poster, a later print of the original or a small print of the original, according to Vintage Poster Art International. An original poster is one that is created during the first printing run while a later print is created from a subsequent printing run. Text, color or size are all subject to change during additional printings. Lastly, a small print is a small version of the original poster that is used for advertisements.
Vintage posters come with a range of different price tags depending on condition, rarity, artist and subject. For example, the rarity of certain posters adds to their sometimes lofty prices. The more rare posters can range anywhere from $1,000- $5,000. Smaller, less rare posters can range from $50- $300. Buyers should choose their suppliers carefully by requesting a certificate of authenticity and a possible money back guarantee. By doing this both the buyer and the vendor are covered.
Vintage poster art can be purchased at a slue of different online stores as well as private vendors. Websites such as www.vintageposterart.com, www.vintage-poster-art.com, and www.allposters.com offer vintage poster art at a wide range of prices. The more rare posters can be purchased through a private vendor.
While the price tag can seem a bit steep, discount poster art is also available at a variety of websites. A lot of the same websites that sell vintage posters will sell the posters at a discounted price during the holidays. For instance, Vintageposterart.com offers a “Best Buys” section that includes holiday sale posters for as little as $200. Another website that offers replications of original vintage poster art is Allposters.com. The replications are not considered collectables and are sold for as little as $23.
Although antique poster art and vintage poster art are synonymous, many people make the mistake of lumping classic poster art in the same group. This is incorrect. Vintage poster art is the original prints of posters with themes like travel, cigarettes and cars. Classic poster art is a reproduction of classic and famous pieces of art such as Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" or Monet's "Waterlillies”. Reproductions sell for far less than the vintage poster art originals.
Whether it's a 1948 original Italia cruise ship poster or a copy of Edvard Munch's "The Scream", poster art collecting has become a hobby that many people find irresistible. The market will undoubtedly grow as more rare posters are unearthed and made available to the public.
Sources:
All About Posters. Vintage Poster Art International.23 Jan 2007. <http://www.vintageposterart.com/history.php> ;.
History of Vintage Posters. Vintage Poster Art. William Payne Gallery.. 23 Jan 2007. 23 Jan 2007. <http://www.vintage-poster-art.com/vintage-post er-history.asp>.
AllPosters.com.2007. 23 Jan 2007. <http://www.allposters.com>.
Vintage poster art first became popular in Europe during the 20th century and quickly spread to America.
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Vintage poster art, also known as antique poster art, does not have a specific category or theme. Posters ranging from animals to transportation make up the vintage poster art category. Some popular examples include, Cheret's “Bal au Moulin Rouge”, Ibels's “L Esclarmouche”, and Rhead's “The Sun”. These were all posters that were apart of the Master of the Posters, which were some of the first color posters made.
An art poster is considered vintage if it is an original poster, a later print of the original or a small print of the original, according to Vintage Poster Art International. An original poster is one that is created during the first printing run while a later print is created from a subsequent printing run. Text, color or size are all subject to change during additional printings. Lastly, a small print is a small version of the original poster that is used for advertisements.
Vintage posters come with a range of different price tags depending on condition, rarity, artist and subject. For example, the rarity of certain posters adds to their sometimes lofty prices. The more rare posters can range anywhere from $1,000- $5,000. Smaller, less rare posters can range from $50- $300. Buyers should choose their suppliers carefully by requesting a certificate of authenticity and a possible money back guarantee. By doing this both the buyer and the vendor are covered.
Vintage poster art can be purchased at a slue of different online stores as well as private vendors. Websites such as www.vintageposterart.com, www.vintage-poster-art.com, and www.allposters.com offer vintage poster art at a wide range of prices. The more rare posters can be purchased through a private vendor.
While the price tag can seem a bit steep, discount poster art is also available at a variety of websites. A lot of the same websites that sell vintage posters will sell the posters at a discounted price during the holidays. For instance, Vintageposterart.com offers a “Best Buys” section that includes holiday sale posters for as little as $200. Another website that offers replications of original vintage poster art is Allposters.com. The replications are not considered collectables and are sold for as little as $23.
Although antique poster art and vintage poster art are synonymous, many people make the mistake of lumping classic poster art in the same group. This is incorrect. Vintage poster art is the original prints of posters with themes like travel, cigarettes and cars. Classic poster art is a reproduction of classic and famous pieces of art such as Michelangelo's "The Creation of Adam" or Monet's "Waterlillies”. Reproductions sell for far less than the vintage poster art originals.
Whether it's a 1948 original Italia cruise ship poster or a copy of Edvard Munch's "The Scream", poster art collecting has become a hobby that many people find irresistible. The market will undoubtedly grow as more rare posters are unearthed and made available to the public.
Sources:
All About Posters. Vintage Poster Art International.23 Jan 2007. <http://www.vintageposterart.com/history.php> ;.
History of Vintage Posters. Vintage Poster Art. William Payne Gallery.. 23 Jan 2007. 23 Jan 2007. <http://www.vintage-poster-art.com/vintage-post er-history.asp>.
AllPosters.com.2007. 23 Jan 2007. <http://www.allposters.com>.
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