The American Way – US Propaganda Posters
Propaganda posters play an important part in reaching out to the population during both times of war and peace, from appealing to the nation’s sense of patriotism during war to providing a source of motivation in the workplace. As America gears up to election day, here are a few of the American propaganda and motivational posters from the 1900s-1960s listed on our website:
…and our more recent American political satire posters:
(1981)
(1987)
(1995)
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Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk for more information and to browse all our original vintage posters from around the world – cinema, travel, advertising, sport, war, propaganda. For more updates, follow us on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AntikBar
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WordPress: https://antikbarposters.wordpress.com/
AntikBar is a Member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA), the London Art Deco Society (LADS) and The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA).
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Introduction to Collecting Posters + Original Vintage Posters Auction
→ Wednesday 5 October:
Introduction to Collecting Posters Talk
We would like to invite you to our next talk on collecting posters, which will include a brief history of posters, covering some of the main art styles and collectible subjects with an explanation of printing techniques. We will also cover posters as an alternative investment in art, give guidance on how to spot a fake and provide practical information on poster condition, preserving posters and starting a collection.
On: Wednesday 5 October from 7-8pm
At: AntikBar, 404 King’s Road, London SW10 0LJ
Tickets cost £5 (includes a copy of our information booklet and welcome drink). Places are limited. Tickets are available to purchase via our website and at our gallery.
→ Saturday 8 October:
Original Vintage Posters Auction (with preview)
This talk is being held to accompany our next Original Vintage Posters Auction on Saturday 8 October, which will offer a wide selection of subjects and styles – travel, advertising, cinema, sport, war and propaganda – from around the world. New and experienced collectors and dealers will benefit from our low starting prices with no reserves, from only £5+.
Please visit our page on LiveAuctioneers or The Saleroom to view our catalogue and register to bid. **Note: more items are still being uploaded to our catalogue so please continue to check back for new listings.**
The auction will start at 4pm (UK time) on Saturday 8 October. A preview will be available at our gallery from 5-8 October (until 2pm on the day of the auction).
Lot of the Day:
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Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk for more information and to browse all our original vintage posters from around the world – cinema, travel, advertising, sport, war, propaganda. For more updates, follow us on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AntikBar
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AntikBar.co.uk
WordPress: https://antikbarposters.wordpress.com/
AntikBar is a Member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA), the London Art Deco Society (LADS) and The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA).
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Event: LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair, Berkeley Square, London
AntikBar will be exhibiting at Stand C6 the annual LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair in Berkeley Square, London, from Tuesday 13th to Sunday 18th September (see below for opening hours and ticket information, including the Collectors’ Preview on Monday 12th).
Please let us know if you would like a complimentary invitation to visit us at this event (limited availability). Our gallery is located at 404 King’s Road, London SW10 0LJ (click here for our opening hours and more information).
About the Fair:
“Since its inception in 2009, the LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair has grown to become a foremost international showcase for art and antiques, as well as one of the most prestigious events on the London social calendar. It’s one of only two yearly events to grace the beautiful Berkeley Square. At the heart of the modern, cosmopolitan city yet steeped in historical resonance, the location could not be more fitting.
100 exhibitors present work from across the art, antiques, design and decorative arts spectrum. Including jewellery, furniture, carpets, tapestries, antiquities, clocks, ceramics, silver and fine art, authenticity is assured thanks to a 70-member specialist committee pre-vetting everything on sale. With prices ranging from £500 to £500,000 and above, sought-after pieces appeal to both the established collector and first-time buyer alike.
A unique stage that welcomes visitors from across the world, the fair blends eclecticism, artistry and hospitality in perfect measure. An esteemed occasion, and a door to an intriguing world.”
About LAPADA:
“LAPADA (The Association of Art & Antiques Dealers) is the largest society of professional art and antiques dealers in the UK. It is a trusted resource for private collectors and the art & antiques trade in the UK and 16 other countries around the world. Established in 1974 it boasts 600 worldwide members, who are experts in their fields, with specialities ranging from fine art, jewellery and furniture to contemporary works, sculpture and ceramics.”
Opening Hours & Tickets:
Monday 12 – Collectors’ Preview (by invitation only), 3pm to 9pm
Tuesday 13 – 11am to 8pm
Wednesday 14 – 11am to 5:30pm
Thursday 15 – 11am to 8pm
Friday 16 – 11am to 8pm
Saturday 17 – 11am to 7pm
Sunday 18 – 11am to 5pm
If you would like to receive an invitation to the Fair and/or Collectors’ Preview (limited availability), and to join our emailing list, please contact us. We look forward to seeing you at the Fair.
For more information on this event and to purchase tickets in advance, please visit the LAPADA Fair website at www.lapadalondon.com.
Our “collection of striking designs” featured by Billionaire.com in their list of top 10 dealers to visit at the 2016 LAPADA Fair: “From aeronautica to aboriginal art, Billionaire profiles 10 dealer booths that you shouldn’t miss…”
Sporting Antiques Fit For A Gentleman – our vintage sport posters featured by Gentleman’s Journal: “For people with a passion for sport, posters featuring historical achievements and past events are a great way to decorate and provide for further appreciation…”
“Modern Vintage: collectible art deco treasures available at LAPADA” by Harper’s Bazaar US featuring one of our original vintage Imperial Airways (1932) posters and one of our Cunard White Star Line (1937) posters.
Harper’s Bazaar UK featured AntikBar as the “Best for vintage posters – …the vintage posters on sale at this Chelsea-based dealer are diverse in their subject matter, but all equally wonderful curiosities.”
Our original vintage 1930s Austria for Winter Sports skiing poster featured by the Antique Trade Gazette (with our Stand C6 exhibitor listing insert featuring Buy British 1930s and Paris Olympics 1924)
Our original vintage 1932 Bugatti poster featured by The Telegraph in their Luxury Design slideshow of this year’s LAPADA Fair highlights “showcasing the best in art and antiques…”
“20 Beautiful Finds at LAPADA 2016” by House and Garden features two of our original vintage Art Deco posters from the 1920s and 1930s
Our original vintage “nostalgic era” posters at the LAPADA Fair featured by CNC Xinhua Network TV China (click the image to watch the video)…
…with their news review in English featuring AntikBar (click the image to watch the video)
Sneak Peek: our new guide to collecting original vintage posters will be available from our Stand C6 at the LAPADA Fair. This guide includes a brief history of posters, printing techniques, investing in posters, how to spot an original from a fake, some of the main poster subjects, design styles and notable artists.
[Save the Date: this guide will also be available at our next Introduction to Collecting Posters talk on 5 October.]
Photos
Set up in progress…
Mid-week browse…
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Visit our website to view our whole collection of original vintage posters and graphic design. For more updates, follow us on:
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AntikBar is a Member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA), the London Art Deco Society (LADS) and The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA).
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Summer Exhibition: Come Fly With Me (1-31 August)
Our holiday-themed exhibition this August will showcase a variety of flight-related travel, advertising and propaganda posters from around the world. These original vintage posters evoke strong feelings of nostalgia and truly capture the essence of travel in the earlier days of flying, many featuring airlines that no longer exist today.
Experience the thrill and elegance of travelling to exotic destinations by propeller plane in the 1920-30s and the excitement of boarding a new jet plane in the modern mid-century era. Step back in time and travel the world in style this summer through the stunning artwork that will be on display at AntikBar’s next exhibition.
Address: AntikBar Gallery, 404 King’s Road, London SW10 0LJ
Opening Hours: Monday-Friday 11am-7pm; Saturday 11am-6pm (by appointment on Sundays and Bank Holidays) / Please note that the gallery will be closed on Monday 22 and Tuesday 23 August
Catalogue: £10 (available to purchase online)
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Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk to browse all our original vintage posters from around the world – sport, cinema, travel, advertising, war, propaganda. For more updates, follow us on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AntikBar
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AntikBar.co.uk
WordPress: https://antikbarposters.wordpress.com/
AntikBar is a Member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA), the London Art Deco Society (LADS) and The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA).
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Original Vintage Poster Collector Auction on 23 July and Talk on 20 July
Our next original vintage poster auction will offer a wide selection of subjects and styles covering almost 100 years of history.
This auction will also feature a significant collection of European exhibition posters as well as Soviet propaganda posters. New and experienced collectors and dealers will benefit from our low starting prices (with no reserves), most listed at only £5.
A preview will be available at our gallery from 20-23 July (until 2pm on Saturday 23 July) and we are holding a Talk on Collecting Posters on 20 July. The auction will start at 4pm (UK time) on Saturday 23 July.
Please visit our page on LiveAuctioneers or The Saleroom to view our catalogue and register to bid. **Note: more items are still being uploaded to our catalogue so please continue to check back for new listings.**
>> Introduction to Collecting Posters Talk on Wednesday 20 July, 7-8pm: We will be hosting a talk on collecting posters, which will include a brief history of posters, covering some of the main art styles and collectible subjects with an explanation of printing techniques. We will also cover posters as an alternative investment in art, give guidance on how to spot a fake and provide practical information on poster condition, preserving posters and starting a collection. Tickets cost £5. Places are limited; please click here to book your place in advance.
Scroll down for our ‘Lot of the Day’ features in the lead up to the auction, which will also be posted on our Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and News & Events pages.
One of our Polish Cyrk posters featured by the Antiques Trade Gazette: “Vintage poster dealers AntikBar have put together a dedicated online auction of international designs on July 23, with prices starting from under £10… A preview will be held at AntikBar’s new gallery in the King’s Road from July 20-23…”
Another one of our Polish Cyrk posters featured by Londonist on their ‘Things to do in London today’ page (20 July): “Pick up tips about collecting vintage posters at AntikBar with a talk covering popular art styles, printing techniques and how to spot a fake from an original…”
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Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk for more information and to browse all our original vintage posters from around the world – cinema, travel, advertising, sport, war, propaganda. For more updates, follow us on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AntikBar
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AntikBar.co.uk
AntikBar is a Member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA), the London Art Deco Society (LADS) and The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA).
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Lot of the Day:
(click on the images for more information)
Anyone For Tennis?
From the Australian Open, Roland Garros and the Queen’s Club Championships to the US Open, French Open and Wimbledon, the tennis season is now well underway for the summer.
The game is thought to have started in the 12th century with rackets first used in the 16th century. The modern game of lawn tennis that’s played today started in the late 1800s.
Here are a few of our original vintage tennis posters, including tennis tournaments, holiday sport, one postcard and those who simply enjoy watching the game on TV (click on the images for more information):
Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk to browse all our original vintage posters from around the world – sport, cinema, travel, advertising, war, propaganda – and our Let’s Get Active board on Pinterest for more inspiration. For more updates, follow us on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AntikBar
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AntikBar.co.uk
AntikBar is a Member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA), the London Art Deco Society (LADS) and The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA).
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June 2016 Newsletter
Firstly, we would like to thank everyone who was able to make it to our first exhibition, The Age of Steam. If you missed this exhibition but are interested in steamship and railway posters, our catalogue is available to purchase via our website.
Exciting News: A virtual tour of our gallery is now available to view via our Google page (featuring The Age of Steam exhibition), and more information on our gallery is given here. We hope you enjoy your “walk around” and hope you’ll be able to visit us in person the next time you’re in London.
Here is our upcoming calendar of events for the summer:
Wednesday 29 June, 7-8pm
Talk – Introduction to Collecting Posters
We would like to invite you to our talk on collecting posters, which will include a brief history of posters, covering some of the main art styles and collectible subjects with an explanation of printing techniques. We will also cover posters as an alternative investment in art, give guidance on how to spot a fake and provide practical information on poster condition, preserving posters and starting a collection. Tickets cost £10 (includes a copy of our catalogue and welcome drink). Places are limited so please let us know as soon as possible if you would like to book a place at this event. Update: Tickets are now available to purchase via our website [please click here].
Saturday 23 July
Original Vintage Poster Collector Auction
Our next auction will feature a variety of posters from around the world, including a significant collection of European exhibition and Soviet propaganda posters. New and experienced collectors and dealers will benefit from the low starting prices (with no reserves) – from only £5. A preview will be available at our gallery from 20-23 July. Please visit our News & Events page nearer the time for full details.
1-31 August
Summer Exhibition – Come Fly With Me
Experience the thrill and elegance of travelling to exotic destinations by propeller plane in the 1920-30s and the excitement of boarding a new jet plane in the modern mid-century era. Step back in time and travel the world in style this summer through the stunning artwork that will be on display at our next exhibition.
Looking ahead, we will be participating at the next annual LAPADA Fair, Berkeley Square, London, from 13-18 September at Stand C6. Full details will be posted on our website nearer the time. Please let us know if you would like a complimentary invitation to visit us at this event.
Please keep an eye on our News & Events page and click on the links below to follow us on our social media pages for more news and updates.
We look forward to welcoming you at our gallery soon!
AntikBar – Original Vintage Posters
404 King’s Road, London SW10 0LJ
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Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk to browse all our original vintage posters from around the world – cinema, travel, advertising, sport, war, propaganda. For more updates, follow us on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AntikBar
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AntikBar.co.uk
AntikBar is a Member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA), the London Art Deco Society (LADS) and The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA).
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Fun Posters for Children
Did you know we’re also on Pinterest? Here are some of the original vintage posters featured on our board for children – ideal for those looking for some retro inspiration as a present or to decorate a child’s bedroom, playroom, nursery, kindergarten or school – suitable for all ages, from little boys and girls to big boys and girls … kids at heart!
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Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk to browse all our original vintage posters from around the world – cinema, travel, advertising, sport, war, propaganda. For more updates, follow us on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AntikBar
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AntikBar.co.uk
AntikBar is a Member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA), the London Art Deco Society (LADS) and The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA).
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Posters from Russia and the USSR: AntikBar Auction 28 May
AntikBar‘s next online auction will feature a selection of propaganda and advertising posters from Tzarist Russia and the USSR. The majority of the posters in this auction are propaganda posters issued in the Soviet Union, some under Joseph Stalin. There are several examples of rare WWI bond posters as well as rare WWII posters. Artists include V. Deni, V. Koretsky, D. Moor, Apsit and others. Advertising is represented by Constructivist designs from the NEP (New Economic Policy) era as well as 1950s advertising posters.
The auction will take place on Saturday 28 May, starting at 5pm UK time. A preview will be available at our gallery from 11am-7pm on Wednesday 25 to Friday 27 May and from 11am-4pm on Saturday 28 May.
This auction is also available in Russian. Вы также можете ознакомиться с деталями аукциона, описанием лотов и разместить ставки на платформе BidSpirit по этой ссылке:
https://bidspirit.com/portal/#!/catalog/auction/5736c9fae4b0589ef4d7d749/1
Scroll down for our ‘Lot of the Day’ features in the lead up to the auction, which will also be posted on our Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest and News & Events pages.
Please click here to view our catalogue and register to bid on LiveAuctioneers and contact us if you would like any further information.
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Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk for more information and to browse all our original vintage posters from around the world – cinema, travel, advertising, sport, war, propaganda. For more updates, follow us on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AntikBar
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AntikBar.co.uk
AntikBar is a Member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA), the London Art Deco Society (LADS) and The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA).
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Lot of the Day:
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“The Age of Steam” Exhibition, 28 April-28 May, and “The History of Cunard” Talk on 26 May
Our first exhibition at our recently opened gallery in London will showcase a variety of stunning ocean liner and railway posters from around the world, primarily from the 1920-30s; the Golden Age of Travel.
This was a time when travel was not merely a way of getting somewhere but a destination and an experience in itself. Powered by steam, mighty hand-crafted machines carried passengers for days on their journey to new adventures. The essence of romance and style of this period is truly captured by the elegant poster designs of the era.
Exhibition: 28 April to 28 May. Free entry.
Catalogue: £5 (also available to purchase online).
The History of Cunard: guest speaker talk by Eric Flounders on Thursday 26 May from 6-7pm. Tickets are limited and must be purchased in advance. Please scroll down for more information. Tickets are available to purchase online via our website.
We hope you will be able to make it to this exhibition (scroll down for a taster of what will be on display). Please contact us if you would like to be added to our mailing list for future event notifications.
[Note: you can also take a Google virtual tour to “walk around” inside our gallery, featuring the display from this exhibition.]
AntikBar Gallery, 404 King’s Road, London SW10 0LJ. Open Monday to Friday 11am to 7pm, Saturday 11am to 6pm. Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk for more information and to browse all our original vintage posters from around the world – cinema, travel, advertising, sport, war, propaganda. For more updates, follow us on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AntikBar
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AntikBar.co.uk
AntikBar is a Member of the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA), the London Art Deco Society (LADS) and The Association of Art and Antiques Dealers (LAPADA).
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Here’s a sneak preview of some of the posters that will be on display with the cover and a few inside pages from our catalogue (click on the images for more information):
To flick through our catalogue online, visit:
https://mixam.co.uk/embed/571a2faf27f3bf0493419224
and click here to purchase a printed copy of our exhibition catalogue.
[See also our Pinterest board – The Age of Steam – featuring gallery photos taken during our exhibition.]
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The History of Cunard: Talk by Eric Flounders
We are delighted to invite you to a talk on the history of Cunard, which will be given by our guest speaker, Eric Flounders, on Thursday 26 May from 6-7pm at our gallery in London.
Places are limited and tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets cost £10 and include a free copy of our exhibition catalogue and welcome drink. Please click here or visit us at our gallery to reserve your place at this event.
Eric Flounders
Cunard PR Manager, 1984-2011
Born and brought up in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, Eric attended the local state grammar school before going on to obtain a degree in education from Oxford University. He then followed a meandering career which encompassed teaching in a South London comprehensive school, research and speech writing in the House of Commons, and a managerial post with a mainstream tour operator. For 16 years he also found time to be a London Borough councillor, including a stint as Leader of the Council. In 1984 he was appointed Public Relations Manager for Cunard Line, a post he held for 27 years until retirement in 2011. He regularly lectures on the company’s ships about the history of Cunard.
In 2007 he was co-author with Michael Gallagher and Carol Thatcher of “QE2: Forty Years Famous” and in 2014 with Michael Gallagher of “The Triumph of a Great Tradition: The Story of Cunard’s 175 Years.”
QE2: Forty Years Famous
Carol Thatcher with Eric Flounders and Michael Gallagher (2007)
Surely the most famous ship in the world, Cunard’s QE2 has captured the headlines for 40 years as she plies her glamorous trade around the globe. The book takes a warts and all look at this fabulous ship. Starting with her revolutionary design and the arguments surrounding her construction and moving on to her time in service with sometimes troubled voyages undergoing engine failure, stowaways, storms, collisions and wartime derring-do. The story includes hosts of celebrities from the sixties to the present day, all of whom have fallen for the charm of this old-fashioned lady. After more than five million nautical miles and 40 years the wrinkles are beginning to show. But while people with taste and a sense of history want to take the most luxurious and leisurely voyages, she will still have a job to do. And nobody does it better than QE2.
The Triumph of a Great Tradition: The Story of Cunard’s 175 Years
Eric Flounders, Michael Gallagher (2014)
In 2015 Cunard celebrate their 175th anniversary. Its heritage dates back to 1839 where Sir Samuel Cunard won the first British Government contract to supply a regular mail service across the North Atlantic. Since that date Cunard has had hundreds of ocean liners. Cunard’s golden age occurred after the Second World War when the Queen Mary and Queen Elizabeth entered full commercial service. In the late Fifties Cunard faced the most fierce competitor, the Boeing 707 on the Transatlantic routes. This saw a great decline in the Cunard fleet but amidst the jet revolution Cunard gambled with their future on a new ship, the QE2. With the expanding cruise market in the late Nineties, the company was to see further new-builds, including the QM2. This anniversary book brings together the full story of Cunard and not only follows the history of the company but also many of the celebrities and film stars who have been associated with Cunard.
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