Vintage Posters Only | Cidou by André Roland

Based in Melbourne Australia, Vintage Posters is owned by Sam Johnson aka the Poster King. Sam has been specialising in original vintage posters since the early 90’s. We have been obsessed with these amazing vintage posters for some time, and for us a visit to Melbourne isn't complete without a visit to see Sam & Simone and their incredible collection. As you might imagine, it is difficult to come home empty-handed after a visit to their store. So, when they suggested sending some posters across the ditch to us here in Wellington, naturally we couldn't say yes fast enough. What does original mean? As their name says Vintage Posters Only only deal in original vintage posters – never reproductions! In poster lingo, the term ‘original’ refers to a poster that’s an authentic, first-run copy from the time it was created, not a reproduction or modern print. Advertisement for the French apple soda brand Cidou, featuring two small children under a fruit tree. Year: 1940 Dimensions: 160cm tall x 125cm wide Materials/Media: Original lithograph, linen backed *Posters come unframed but if you are local to Wellington we would be happy to help you with framing suggestions. Equally, we think they look great pinned to the wall if this works for you. This is how we have hung our squirrel poster in our cafe, and I have one at home also hung like this. Vintage posters are more than mere collectibles; they are a testament to bygone eras. Their increasing value is attributed to their age, making them sought-after pieces in the collector's world. Their scarcity further amplifies their appeal; imagine, only a limited number were printed for city wall advertisements, and even fewer survived to the present day. This scarcity makes these posters unique, coveted additions to collections, often disappearing into private archives. These posters are also recognised as a unique art form, with hardly any similar originals in existence. These first-run copies were often printed from maquettes – small-scale mockups, usually done by hand, that served as blueprints for the final design. Once the maquette was approved, the design was scaled up for full-size printing, typically using lithography. This method, the most common at the time, allowed for mass production of posters with vivid colours and sharp details.