Ornamental designs for Oriental rugs
Rugs have notably generated great posters because the products themselves are works of art—often spectacular ones—and the posters must do them justice. Some designers opt to focus on the simple…
Yesterday’s News: Lithographs for Print Media
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…
From Iconoclasts to Goddesses: How Bicycle Posters Prompted Women’s Liberation
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…
Distinctive works by top posterists
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…
Lithographic World Travel
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…
Iconic Posters with Affordable Reserves
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…
Americans in Paris and the Avant-Garde Cabaret
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…
Masterpiece Theatre: Classic Posters by Renowned Designers
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…
Wine, s’il vous plaît?
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…