What is the value of an original poster?
Original, reprint, or reproduction: only original posters by the original poster artist are valuable. A poster is an original if it was printed in the first printing run. Later official reprints may also have some value, but typically they are significantly less worth than the original poster. Reproductions of a poster have no monetary value.
How does the condition of a poster affect its value?
The better the condition, the more valuable is a poster. However, a very rare poster may achieve a high price even in poor condition. The condition of a poster can significantly impact its value and the difference can easily be several thousand dollars. Leon Garu, Alitalia, 1954, corners torn off, adhesive, tears, creases
What to consider when buying a movie poster?
Over the past decades, classic and movie posters found their way from advertising pillars to elegant poster galleries and well-known auction houses. Collectors from all over the world increasingly value original posters, not only as an eye-catcher, but also as a long-term investment.
What’s the value of a Wizard of Oz poster?
The most coveted posters are those from the most popular films such as Wizard of Oz, Casablanca or Dracula. The Dracula poster from 1931 was sold for USD 525,800 in November 2017. The second decisive factor for attractiveness are the graphics on the poster.
How to determine the value of a poster?
If you have a poster and want to determine the indicative poster value, refer to Poster Auctions International’s comprehensive price guide. It indexes the cumulative sales results of more than fifty auctions, encompassing prices realized for over 30,000 posters.
How much is an original two sheet poster worth?
Reproductions of a poster have no monetary value. Original two sheet version, 1921, approx. USD 12,000 (left), later printing, 1950s, approx. USD 500 (right) Condition: classic posters are graded from A to D. The better the condition, the more valuable is a poster. However, a very rare poster may achieve a high price even in poor condition.
Are there any who posters on the market?
Original–The Grateful Dead & The Who–Oakland–1976–Phillip Garris–Tombstone! The Who Quadrophenia Signed Lithograph Poster Tour 2013 Oracle Arena,Oakland,CA. The Who – This guitar has seconds to live Poster – New and Improved!!!
How to find out if a print is worth anything?
The lower either number is, the more valuable your print may be. Assess the condition of the print. A piece that is in near perfect condition will be a lot more valuable than a piece that has damaged. Don’t do any repairs yourself—visit a professional appraisal before even considering restoration.
