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Montmartre Vintage Posters

Montmartre - Ateliers du Genie Original Poster, 1982
Montmartre - Ateliers du Genie Original Poster, 1982

Montmartre - Ateliers du Genie Original Poster, 1982

Located in Winchester, GB

Brilliant poster from 1982 created to promote the Montmartre "Les Ateliers du Genie" or "Engineering Workshops" at the Grand Palais in March 1982.

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20th Century Montmartre Vintage Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage French Railway Travel Poster Paris Montmartre Utrillo SNCF
Original Vintage French Railway Travel Poster Paris Montmartre Utrillo SNCF

Original Vintage French Railway Travel Poster Paris Montmartre Utrillo SNCF

By Maurice Utrillo

Located in London, GB

Original vintage French railway travel poster for Paris Montmartre issued by SNCF Societe Nationale Des Chemins de Fer Francais featuring artwork by Maurice Utrillo (1883-1955) showi...

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1950s French Montmartre Vintage Posters

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Paper

Original Vintage Poster Fly BEA To Paris Eiffel Tower Champagne Montmartre Art
Original Vintage Poster Fly BEA To Paris Eiffel Tower Champagne Montmartre Art

Original Vintage Poster Fly BEA To Paris Eiffel Tower Champagne Montmartre Art

Located in London, GB

Original vintage airline travel poster - Fly BEA to Paris - depicting a colourful design of a sparkling wine champagne glass with outlines of the Eiffel Tower in yellow dots and the ...

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1950s British Montmartre Vintage Posters

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Paper

Toulouse-Lautrec, Original Belle Epoque Poster, Ambassadeur Aristide Bruant 1906
Toulouse-Lautrec, Original Belle Epoque Poster, Ambassadeur Aristide Bruant 1906

Toulouse-Lautrec, Original Belle Epoque Poster, Ambassadeur Aristide Bruant 1906

By Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Lithograph from 1906, given as a free supplement to "Chansonniers de Montmartre", featuring Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec's poster for a performance of Aristide Bruant at Les Ambassadeur...

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20th Century French Belle Époque Montmartre Vintage Posters

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Paper

Maurice Utrillo (After) - Rue Cortot in Montmartre, Signed Lithographic Poster

Maurice Utrillo (After) - Rue Cortot in Montmartre, Signed Lithographic Poster

By Maurice Utrillo

Located in Collonge Bellerive, Geneve, CH

Maurice UTRILLO (After) Rue Cortot in Montmartre Lithographic poster in colour Signed and titled on the bottom of the plate Editor: Mourlot Dimensions: 62 x 47 cm (24.4 x 18.5 inches)

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Mid-20th Century Modern Montmartre Vintage Posters

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Lithograph

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Original Vintage French Railway Travel Poster Paris Montmartre Utrillo SNCF
Original Vintage French Railway Travel Poster Paris Montmartre Utrillo SNCF

Original Vintage French Railway Travel Poster Paris Montmartre Utrillo SNCF

By Maurice Utrillo

Located in London, GB

Original vintage French railway travel poster for Paris Montmartre issued by SNCF Societe Nationale Des Chemins de Fer Francais featuring artwork by Maurice Utrillo (1883-1955) showi...

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1950s Montmartre Vintage Posters

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Original Vintage Poster Fly BEA To Paris Eiffel Tower Champagne Montmartre Art
Original Vintage Poster Fly BEA To Paris Eiffel Tower Champagne Montmartre Art

Original Vintage Poster Fly BEA To Paris Eiffel Tower Champagne Montmartre Art

Located in London, GB

Original vintage airline travel poster - Fly BEA to Paris - depicting a colourful design of a sparkling wine champagne glass with outlines of the Eiffel Tower in yellow dots and the ...

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1950s Montmartre Vintage Posters

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Le bassin Carnot à Honfleur

Le bassin Carnot à Honfleur

By Fernand Herbo

Located in MORET SUR LOING, FR

Fernand Herbo ( 1905-1995) is a French painter who began his carrier in Montmartre as a poster and stage designer. He was the a close friend of the clown Achille Zavatta and became c...

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Mid-20th Century Other Art Style Montmartre Vintage Posters

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Gaillard, Original Vintage Poster, Cocaine, Theatre Montmartre Moulin Rouge 1926
Gaillard, Original Vintage Poster, Cocaine, Theatre Montmartre Moulin Rouge 1926

Gaillard, Original Vintage Poster, Cocaine, Theatre Montmartre Moulin Rouge 1926

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Gaillard lived and worked in Montmartre, Paris, and portrayed some of the city's most famous landmarks on this poster (the Moulin Rouge and the Sacré Coeur).

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20th Century French Art Deco Montmartre Vintage Posters

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Paper

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Montmartre Vintage Posters For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a broad range of montmartre vintage posters for sale on 1stDibs. Finding the perfect modern, contemporary or abstract examples of these works for your space is difficult — today, we have a vast range of variations and more on offer. These items have been made for many years, with versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Adding a colorful piece of art to a room that is mostly decorated in warm neutral tones can yield a welcome change — see the montmartre vintage posters on 1stDibs that include elements of beige, gray, brown, black and more. These artworks have been a part of the life’s work for many artists, but the versions made by Gustavo Novoa, Pierre Laurent Brenot, Jacques Villon, René Gruau and Jean de Botton are consistently popular. The range of these distinct pieces — often created in lithograph, paint and fabric — can elevate any room of your home.

How Much are Montmartre Vintage Posters?

The average selling price for montmartre vintage posters we offer is $1,314, while they’re typically $79 on the low end and $10,500 for the highest priced.

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  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    A vintage poster is a collector’s item — it usually refers to a piece of poster art that is at least 20 years old. These posters may range from $500 to $2,000 per item and can even be more expensive depending on subject matter, artist and other attributes. Shop a wide collection of unique vintage posters on 1stDibs today.
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  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 15, 2024
    To tell if a poster is vintage, first consider the paper. Due to their age, most vintage posters will show at least minor signs of wear around the edges. A poster that appears brand new could be a reproduction. Also, familiarize yourself with the type of paper used for poster printing during the time when you believe your piece may have been produced. For example, you'd expect an original poster from the early 20th century to feel like newsprint, so a glossy finish on a piece would likely indicate that it's a later reprint. Next, grab a magnifying glass and examine the image. If you can see small dots or pixels, your poster was likely produced with printers that emerged during the late 1960s. Vintage posters from the 1970s, 80s and 90s may still be authentic originals if you observe pixelation, but you wouldn't expect to see it on a piece that purported to be older. If you still feel unsure about the age of your poster, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable art dealer. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of vintage posters.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether vintage posters are worth anything depends on the piece in question. The age, number of pieces produced, the maker, the subject or theme of the poster and its condition all play a role in determining the value. Because rarity and current demand also influence price, you may wish to work with a certified appraiser or knowledgeable dealer to determine whether a particular poster is valuable. The former is a big factor, as collectors are said to gravitate toward purchasing a rare poster even if its condition is less than mint. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of posters from some of the world's top galleries.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMarch 3, 2023
    The art style of antique and vintage posters varies greatly. During the first decades of the 20th century, posters reflected the Art Nouveau style. After World War II, the mid-century modern style influenced designs, and by the 1960s, Op Art and Surrealism provided inspiration for posters. Shop a selection of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    To tell if a movie poster is vintage, look at it through a loupe or magnifying glass. Older posters were created through a process that applies a solid color to the paper. Reproductions are often produced by a method that uses visible pixels. The size of the poster may also be a giveaway. Research to determine the known sizes of that particular poster will help in your research. Shop a large collection of vintage movie posters from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.