Are original movie posters valuable?
Are original movie posters valuable?
“The most valuable posters are from the early 1900s through to the 1950s. Some titles from the 1960s and 1970s can also command good prices but the value of titles from the 1980s onwards drop dramatically due to the increase in the print runs,” says Poster Collector.
How can you tell if a movie poster is original?
Original posters are printed on acidic paper and have “tanned” to some extent over time due to natural “acid tanning.” By contrast, digital reproductions are printed on “minty white” new paper. The older the poster, the more tanning is apparent.
What is a Daybill poster?
A daybill is one variety of Australian film poster issued to cinemas at the time of a film’s release. Today, daybills are printed on thick glossy paper and are much more durable. Daybills are sought-after by collectors for their rarity and unique artwork.
What does original movie poster mean?
An original movie poster can be defined as: A poster that was issued for a movie by the National Screen Service (NSS), or by a movie studio, or by another company authorized by the studio for display in an actual movie theatre at the time of the films original release.
How can you tell if a poster is vintage?
A poster is considered vintage if it is at least twenty-five years old and is an original advertising print.
What is the most valuable poster?
The study by Top Dollar reveals that the most most valuable movie poster of all time is Heinz Schulz-Neudamm’s 1927 design for Metropolis, which sold at auction for $690,000.
How can you tell a vintage poster from a reproduction?
Original lithographic posters will not look pixelated under a loupe or magnifying glass. The process of stone lithography applies a solid layer of color to the paper, whereas posters that are digitally reproduced all have the tell-tale pixels when seen under magnification.
Why are movie posters folded?
When posters were printed, a batch would be pre-folded for shipping. The remainder, quite often, was stored flat. Then, as more was needed to be shipped, another batch would be sent to the folding machines. The folding was due to the fact that it was the most economical way of shipping the poster to the theater.
Why are movie posters so expensive?
The most desirable posters and indeed expensive are those from the 1930s films such as Metropolis, The Mummy or The Black Cat. Many poster collectors consider condition to be the most important factor in deciding a posters value and many will pass on a poster due to its condition.
How much is a vintage poster worth?
Vintage posters are a collectible art form that is available to almost everyone. Values vary but even very rare or collectible posters can be found in the $400.00 to $2,000.00 range.
What makes a movie poster valuable?
When determining the value of a movie poster, the most important factor to ascertain is the authenticity of the item and whether it was released when the film was originally released to cinemas or on a subsequent re-release later on.
What is the most expensive movie poster ever sold?
Where can I buy original vintage cinema release posters?
Genuine original vintage cinema release movie posters sourced from within Australia and around the world. Click the “Original Movie Posters” link above right to see current listings available from our eBay store. The “Chick Flick Store” link above left will take you to our original sexploitation movie posters website.
What types of posters do we sell?
We sell original posters of all film genres from all over the world. Whether it’s Western, War, Drama, if it’s an original film poster we sell it. We sell many different poster types and sizes including One Sheets, Quads, Daybills, French Grande and many others.
Why buy from Premiere movie posters?
Movie posters are highly collectable and of investment quality. We store all of our stock in a clean, safe and non-toxic warehouse. Please know when you buy from Premiere Movie Posters that you are buying in confidence. We have an easy and open return policy. We sell vintage and original movie posters.
