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Barbara Doumer c1940 French Music Hall Showgirl Poster, Maurice Harfort
Barbara Doumer c1940 French Music Hall Showgirl Poster, Maurice Harfort

Barbara Doumer c1940 French Music Hall Showgirl Poster, Maurice Harfort

Located in Bath, Somerset

Pure music-hall glamour. Maurice Harfort's poster for Barbara Doumer throws a spotlight on the showgirl in a blaze of pink feather fans, black ground and theatrical white — all movem...

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20th Century French Vintage Showgirl Poster

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Linen, Paper

Burlesque Showgirls c1930 American Theatre Advertising Poster
Burlesque Showgirls c1930 American Theatre Advertising Poster

Burlesque Showgirls c1930 American Theatre Advertising Poster

Located in Bath, Somerset

This huge American burlesque poster captures the full theatre-front energy of the period, with a chorus line of showgirls against explosive clouds of yellow, blue and green.

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20th Century American Vintage Showgirl Poster

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Linen, Paper

Prince and the Showgirl
Prince and the Showgirl

Prince and the Showgirl

Located in London, GB

Original US film poster for Laurence Olivier’s 1957 romantic comedy starring himself and Marilyn Monroe. This poster is conservation linen backed. This piece is in excellent conditio...

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1950s American Vintage Showgirl Poster

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Paper

The Prince and the Showgirl
The Prince and the Showgirl

The Prince and the Showgirl

Located in London, GB

Original US mini lobby card for Laurence Olivier’s 1957 romantic comedy starring himself and Marilyn Monroe. This piece is framed in a Sapele wood frame with acid free card mounts an...

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1950s American Vintage Showgirl Poster

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Paper

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Prince And The Showgirl , Unframed Poster, 1957
Prince And The Showgirl , Unframed Poster, 1957

Prince And The Showgirl , Unframed Poster, 1957

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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Prince And The Showgirl , Unframed Poster, 1957

Located in London, GB

Prince And The Showgirl , Unframed Poster, 1957 Original One Sheet (27 X 41 Inches).

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20th Century American Vintage Showgirl Poster

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Paper

The Prince and The Showgirl, Unframed Poster, 1957
The Prince and The Showgirl, Unframed Poster, 1957

The Prince and The Showgirl, Unframed Poster, 1957

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H 36 in W 14 in D 0.1 in

The Prince and The Showgirl, Unframed Poster, 1957

Located in London, GB

The Prince and The Showgirl, Unframed Poster, 1957 US INSERT (14 X 36 Inches).

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20th Century American Vintage Showgirl Poster

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Paper

"The Prince and the Showgirl" Film Poster, 1957
"The Prince and the Showgirl" Film Poster, 1957

"The Prince and the Showgirl" Film Poster, 1957

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H 81 in W 41 in D 0.1 in

"The Prince and the Showgirl" Film Poster, 1957

Located in London, GB

Spanish artist Jano renders a gorgeous image on this very rare Spanish three sheet for The Prince and the Showgirl. Legend has it that director and lead actor Laurence Olivier strugg...

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1950s American Vintage Showgirl Poster

"The Prince And The Showgirl" Film Poster, 1957
"The Prince And The Showgirl" Film Poster, 1957

"The Prince And The Showgirl" Film Poster, 1957

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H 81 in W 41 in D 0.1 in

"The Prince And The Showgirl" Film Poster, 1957

Located in London, GB

A traveling party of royals from central Europe arrives in England in 1911, as the host country prepares to celebrate the coronation of a new king. But when the visiting Regent (Laur...

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1950s American Vintage Showgirl Poster

50s Cabaret Burlesque poster Las Vegas showgirls: World By Night

50s Cabaret Burlesque poster Las Vegas showgirls: World By Night

Located in Chicago, IL

Original drive-in theater poster for the Italian made, Warner Bros. distributed documentary "Il mondo di notte".

From a collection of posters found in a Kansas City wa...

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1950s American Vintage Showgirl Poster

Prince And The Showgirl (1957)
Prince And The Showgirl (1957)

Prince And The Showgirl (1957)

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H 41 in W 27 in D 0.1 in

Prince And The Showgirl (1957)

Located in London, GB

Prince And The Showgirl (1957) Original US One Sheet (27 X 41 Inches) Original US One Sheet Marilyn's revered "sex appeal" is on full display in this film as she tries to seduce Ol...

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1950s Vintage Showgirl Poster

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Paper

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Unframed Poster, 1953
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Unframed Poster, 1953

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Unframed Poster, 1953

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H 11 in W 14 in D 0.1 in

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Unframed Poster, 1953

Located in London, GB

Gentlemen Prefer Blondes, Unframed Poster, 1953 Showgirls Lorelei Lee and Dorothy Shaw travel to Paris, pursued by a private detective hired by the suspicious father of Lorelei's ...

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20th Century American Vintage Showgirl Poster

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Paper

Prince and the Showgirl Poster

Prince and the Showgirl Poster

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H 22 in W 28 in D 0.1 in

Prince and the Showgirl Poster

Located in London, GB

Original US Film poster for the 1957 romantic comedy starring Marilyn Monroe, Laurence Olivier.

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1950s American Vintage Showgirl Poster

Original Vintage Poster Folies Bergère Paris Cabaret Showgirl Art Helene Martini
Original Vintage Poster Folies Bergère Paris Cabaret Showgirl Art Helene Martini

Original Vintage Poster Folies Bergère Paris Cabaret Showgirl Art Helene Martini

Located in London, GB

Helene Martini (aka The Empress of the Night; b 1925) was a showgirl who managed the Folies Bergère from 1974-2000 (she bought the club in 1977) with the Hungarian set and costume de...

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1960s French Vintage Showgirl Poster

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Paper

Original Folies Berger Folies de Paris vintage cabaret showgirl semi-nude poster
Original Folies Berger Folies de Paris vintage cabaret showgirl semi-nude poster

Original Folies Berger Folies de Paris vintage cabaret showgirl semi-nude poster

Located in Spokane, WA

Striking original cabaret poster featuring a classic Folies Bergère showgirl with sweeping blue feathers, white gloves, and heels The "Folies Bergère" is an iconic cabaret music hal...

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Late 20th Century Vintage Showgirl Poster

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Offset

Marilyn Monroe Original Movie Poster 1957
Marilyn Monroe Original Movie Poster 1957

Marilyn Monroe Original Movie Poster 1957

By National Screen Service Corporation

Located in Fulton, CA

Original one sheet movie poster featuring Marilyn Monroe and Laurence Olivier in Warner Brother's "The Prince and the Showgirl".

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Showgirl Poster

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By Walter Schnackenberg

Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Located in Van Nuys, CA

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By Lisbeth Bartosova

Located in Bath, Somerset

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Located in Long Island City, NY

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Located in Bath, Somerset

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Located in Palm Beach, FL

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Art Deco Antique Poster "Eugene - Ondulation Permanente"

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Located in Hinsdale, IL

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$1,715

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$411

H 11 in W 17 in D 0.1 in

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Located in London, GB

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Located in Melbourne, Victoria

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Vintage Showgirl Poster For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the vintage showgirl poster you’re looking for. A vintage showgirl poster — often made from paper — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the vintage showgirl poster you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. You’ll likely find more than one vintage showgirl poster that is appealing in its simplicity, but Erté produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Vintage Showgirl Poster?

A vintage showgirl poster can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,556, while the lowest priced sells for $383 and the highest can go for as much as $15,074.

Finding the Right Posters for You

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.)

On 1stDibs, find all kinds of posters for your home today.

Questions About Vintage Showgirl Poster

  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023
    To identify a vintage poster, feel the texture. Authentic vintage posters will usually feel similar to a newspaper, while reprints of originals will usually be on glossy paper with a smooth surface. An experienced art dealer or certified appraiser can aid you in dating posters. Shop a range of posters from some of the world's top galleries on 1stDibs.
  • 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 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 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 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.

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Despite the obstacles, the piece’s protagonist navigates the chaos without losing his humanity.

12 Floral-Accented Rooms with a Handmade, Folkloric Feel

Who needs a flower garden? Just use your imagination — and some beautifully patterned wallpaper or fabric — to bring the outdoors in.

This Wolf Kahn Pastel Is the Epitome of Beauty at Its Most Essential

A longtime admirer of Kahn’s work, 1stDibs editorial director Anthony Barzilay Freund explores why it’s relevant now more than ever.

Why Jules Chéret Was the King of the Modern Poster

The streets of fin-de-siècle Paris were set aglow with colorful poster ads, thanks to the printing techniques invented by Jules Chéret. Now, the Milwaukee Art Museum is celebrating this undersung talent in America's first solo show dedicated his exuberant works.

Anna Condo’s Multifaceted Career Spans Film, Photography and NFTs

From her historic Manhattan townhouse, the talented creator and curator of 1stDibs' latest NFT exhibition tells us about the art in her home and how she got involved with cryptoart.

How Keith Rivers Went from NFL Linebacker to Blue-Chip Art Aficionado

The former football player is as serious about becoming a great contemporary-art patron as he once was about making tackles. Here, Rivers tells us how he got the collecting bug and how his tastes have evolved over the years.