Before the digital takeover, print was king, and it flourished in newspapers, magazines, and journals. Marketing and advertising these publications also relied on the printed medium, and lithographs were just…
In the early days of the bicycle craze, cycling was largely considered to be a male activity. Women were thought to be dainty and weak, and therefore unable to power…
They might not be posters, but they are terrific works by poster artists that help inform their overall practices. Maquettes, paintings, and drawings can aid in planning a poster design…
For those of us who suffer from acute wanderlust, there is perhaps no better substitute for travel than becoming engrossed in images of far-away places. Travel posters are a great…
Our 79th Auction is not just overflowing with high-end masterpieces—there are plenty of great works with reserves under $1,000 as well. Whether you're new to collecting posters, or on the hunt…
After World War I, Paris became the cultural capital of Europe, and Americans flocked to the city. Here, creative experimentation was boundless, as Parisians were generally more open-minded and tolerant…
When Mobil agreed to underwrite PBS programming in 1971, they launched not only an iconic era of TV, but an impressive poster repertoire as well. Mobil enlisted the top American designers…
Knock knock—who’s there?— Nectar, your wine delivery man! One of the first recurring characters in the history of advertising, Monsieur Nicolas, aka "Nectar Livreur"—Nectar Deliverer —was invented by the artist…
Terry Shargel has been the Vice President at Poster Auctions International since practically the very beginning. She's always loved posters, and in combining that passion with her uncontested experience in the field,…
Our 78th Auction is not just overflowing with high-end masterpieces—there are plenty of great works with reserves under $1,000 as well. Whether you're new to collecting posters, or on the hunt…