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) – NOTE: This catalogue has now sold out but you can view it online by clicking here (and browse our website for more recently added flight-related posters)
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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:
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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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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:
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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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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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Collecting Vintage Ski Posters
“With the ski season in full swing, our expert’s guide to buying #vintage #ski posters is an essential read for fans of the sport – whether you’re hitting the nursery or black runs…” This article was originally featured in the January 2016 issue of Antique Collecting magazine:
Vintage poster expert Kirill Kalinin, is the founder of AntikBar.
His passion for original vintage poster art and graphic design started in 1993 when he saw the posters at The Great Utopia: The Russian and Soviet Avant-Garde 1915-1932 exhibition at the Guggenheim Museum in New York. After collecting for several years he decided to become a dealer. Here he reveals why collectors of ski posters continue to be drawn to the slopes.
Skiing is one of the most popular winter sports and it’s not difficult to understand why. The thrill of speeding down a mountain, simply meandering down gently or just enjoying a drink on a terrace near the slopes is very appealing. The clean, fresh air and beautiful white snow glistening in the sun under a blue sky in a picturesque mountain setting leaves a lasting impression and can become highly addictive.
In the early days, skiing was a very exclusive sport, available only to those who lived near the mountains or could afford the luxury of a costly travel, basic equipment and ski guides. Over the years the sport has become more accessible while still managing to retain a glamorous allure. This stylish and romantic notion of skiing was particularly well captured in posters printed to advertise winter resorts.
Posters were the only way to reach an audience on a global scale up to the 1960s. Printed by the government tourist agencies, railways and individual resorts, these advertisements were sent out to travel agencies and embassies worldwide, to be displayed on the walls and largely discarded after use. Luckily some of these artworks survived and they remain as eye-catching today as they were all those years ago, still beaming the joy, glory and fun of winter sports and pleasures of an alpine holiday.
Colourful, dynamic, glamorous, and stylish, posters make for an excellent investment, ideal for decorating chalets and, back home, act as a stunning reminder of a memorable trip. The popularity of certain resorts, and the fact some areas are more desirable and expensive than others, is reflected in poster prices. Swiss posters remain the most valuable, especially for destinations like St. Moritz, Gstadt and Zermatt. France is closely behind with steady demand for vintage posters featuring Chamonix, Corcheval and Mont Blanc. Austria closes the top three with a rising demand for general skiing posters and destinations like Zug being much sought after. On average, if you were to look at the results of the annual ski poster sale at Christie’s, prices have risen nearly 30 percent per annum in the last nine years.
Ski poster prices are also influenced by the artist and style of the artwork. Demand for Art Deco and mid-century posters remains strong as they manage to capture the glamorous side of the sport at its best and display well in modern interiors. Posters designed by Emil Cardinaux, Martin Peikert, Edouard Elzingre and Roger Broders, among other ‘big name’ and great ski poster artists, usually fetch impressive results at auction. Condition is an important factor in price appreciation although minor defect can be skilfully mended by a professional restorer.
What to look for
It’s always advisable to buy from a reputable dealer or auction house. Whether you’re looking for one or two posters to decorate your home, or you’re considering starting a collection, posters are an enjoyable investment that will bring you aesthetic dividends on a daily basis.
Posters that feature trains or planes and mountain scenes also appeal to a wider collector’s market and tend to be in good demand.
Overall, try focusing on strong stylish designs by well-known artists. These posters are more likely to continue achieving high prices in the long term. The entry level prices for original vintage posters start at around £300, a cost that is comparable to a skiing holiday; the difference being that you can enjoy your poster hanging on your wall all year round.
This 1960s’ Swissair Skiing Winter Holidays, which costs £375, and features ‘the world’s greatest ski lift’ would be a good level entry design. Designed by Max Schneider and printed in Switzerland, it shows a skier speeding down with the flags of Switzerland, Italy, Austria and France incorporated in the text.
Hit and Swiss
An original vintage poster for the Piz Nair skiing area in St Moritz, Switzerland – Schweiz – Suisse – Svizzera. It features a fantastic modernist design with a red cable car (10,000 ft / 3057m) in front of a stylised sun with the text between and below spiral lines. The Piz Nair mountain overlooks St Moritz and lies in the Engadin ski region, which hosted the alpine skiing events during the 1948 Winter Olympics. The artwork is by Wolfgang Hausmann. Farblithografie, Druck J.E. Wolfensberger, Zurich. Very good condition, backed on linen, c. 1950, size 64 x 101cm.
French fancy
Another original vintage poster for the Semaine Internationale de Ski du Mont Blanc, du 30 Janvier au 4 Fevrier 1951 (International Skiing Week, Mont Blanc, 30 January to 4 February 1951). Chamonix, Les Contamines, St Gervais, Les Houches, Megeve. It features the dynamic image, in shades of blue and white, of a skier racing down the slope wearing the number 1. Good condition, restored, creases and tears, backed on linen. 1951, artist: E Lancaster, size 101.5 x 64cm.
Austrian attraction
Original vintage poster for Austria reading Autriche: Neige, Feerie, Beaute: (Austria: Snow, Enchantment, Beauty). By the Austrian artist, Hermann Kosel (1896-1983), it features a snowy scene with people wrapped up warmly with blankets riding in a traditionally-decorated sleigh pulled by two horses. The background shows skiers, a church spire and snow covered chalets on the mountains. Printed in Austria, for the Austrian Federal Government by Bruder Rosenbaum, Vienna. 1947, size 94.5 x 63.5cm.
More information
Read the full article in the Antique Collecting magazine’s Guide to Collecting Memorabilia at www.antique-collecting.co.uk/collecting-vintage-ski-posters (January 2016)
→ Visit also www.antikbar.co.uk/original_vintage_skiing_posters
and browse our current collection of ski and winter sports posters at www.antikbar.co.uk/products/ski_posters
Links to featured images: Swissair Skiing Winter Holidays, 1960s / Innsbruck Winter Olympics, 1976 / St Moritz Piz Nair, c. 1950
Please contact us if you have any specific search requests.
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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:
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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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Feel the Force: Original Vintage Star Wars Posters
As fans around the world eagerly await the release of the latest movie in the Star Wars series, Episode VII: The Force Awakens (2015), we’re stepping back in time to look at some of the original vintage posters produced for the first trilogy of this epic space saga:
A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…
This iconic image was designed by the notable 
movie poster artist, Tom Jung, for the first episode of the Star Wars trilogy – Star Wars / Episode IV: A New Hope (1977). 
The ‘Style D’ poster design features a Star Wars poster pasted on wood with Obi-Wan Kenobi visible on a torn poster behind it.
The worldwide phenomenon of the first film was followed by two equally as successful movies, Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back (1980) and Episode VI: The Return of the Jedi (1983), to complete the original trilogy.
Eye-catching teaser posters were designed to build up the excitement: “It’s back! The Force will be with you for two weeks only” and “The original is back.”
The Star Wars films created by the renowned filmmaker George Lucas star Mark Hamill as Luke Skywalker, Carrie Fisher as Princess Leia, Harrison Ford as Han Solo, Peter Mayhew as Chewbacca, Alec Guinness as Obi-Wan Kenobi, David Prowse as Darth Vader, Frank Oz as Yoda, Kenny Baker as R2-D2, Anthony Daniels as C-3P0, Peter Cushing as Grand Moff Tarkin and Billy Dee Williams as Lando Calrissian. The notable composer and conductor, John Williams, composed the instantly recognisable film score.
The saga continues: the first of two poster designs for the final trilogy, this horizontal poster is slightly smaller than standard quad size, issued for display by London Underground.
In 1990, Star Wars was finally released in Russia. At that time, local artists produced posters for foreign movies without any knowledge of the films, which led to some unique designs. This rare poster describes the movie as a “galactic Western” and features an imaginary image by Yury Bokser dominated by an unusual depiction of what could be Jabba the Hut and the Death Star with stars shooting out from the centre.
Related News (click on the image links for more information):
“May The Toys Be With You” exhibition of original vintage Star Wars toys and cinema posters now open at The Beaney House of Art & Knowledge in Canterbury until 6 March.
“One of the UK’s finest collections of vintage Star Wars toys and original cinema posters will go on display for the first time in a brand new exhibition…May The Toys Be With You is both a celebration of the now highly collectable vintage toy line and of the iconic design work and art of the Star Wars movies…”
Also on display is one of the great unseen treasures of movie poster art for over 35 years: Star Wars painted in 1977 by legendary poster artist Tom Beauvais. A very special opportunity to acquire a limited edition, hand signed and numbered print accompanies this exhibition.
“Beauvais’ bold composition is dominated by an over-sized Luke and Leia. Particular attention has been paid to capturing actor Mark Hamill’s likeness, and uniquely this remains the only theatrical Star Wars poster in which Luke is depicted in his Stormtrooper disguise. Icons of Star Wars – R2D2, C3PO, the Death Star, X-Wings, and lightsabers – also feature, as does an indication of the written credits along the bottom of the poster…”
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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:
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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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AntikBar’s Upcoming Poster Auctions: 14 & 21 November
AntikBar is hosting two online original vintage poster auctions in November. Please click on the headings below to view our catalogues and register to bid:
“Art Deco, Constructivism – Posters and Design” auction, Saturday 21 November
This specialised auction features original vintage posters and graphic design items from the 1920s-1930s in Art Deco, Constructivist and Modernist styles from Russia, France, UK, Germany and other countries around the world, with low starting prices (from £10).
“Original Vintage Posters” auction, Saturday 14 November
This auction features a wide selection of 600+ original vintage travel, advertising, cinema, sport, war and propaganda posters from around the world, with low starting prices (from £5).
Please note that more items may be added to the catalogues up to the auction dates. We offer worldwide shipping. Please contact us if you have any queries or would like any further information.
Our #LotoftheDay slideshow will be posted on our News & Events listings and on our social media pages up to the auction dates:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/AntikBar
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/AntikBar.co.uk
WordPress: see below
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Lot of the Day (click on the images to be redirected to the auction catalogues):
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Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk to browse all our original vintage posters from around the world. 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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Two Fantastic London Events: LAPADA Fair & Decorative Fair
AntikBar will be exhibiting at the annual LAPADA Fair, Berkeley Square, from 21/22-27 September and at the Autumn Decorative Fair, Battersea Park, from 29 September-4 October. Please click on the banners and links below for a complimentary invitation to visit us at these popular London events and scroll down to view photos taken during the Fair weeks. We look forward to seeing you!
LAPADA Art & Antiques Fair, Berkeley Square – please contact us for a free entry invitation to visit us at Stand C6
The Decorative Fair, Battersea Park – please click here or contact us for a free entry invitation to visit us at Stand 139
Further information (including opening hours) on both these events is given on our News & Events page. Images will be posted below during the Fair weeks. 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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Sneak Peek: Decorative Fair set up in progress…
Decorative Fair Slideshow (updated during the Fair week):
Queue on opening day, lining up by AntikBar (Stand 139)
Queue continuing outside the marquee entrance
Palmer Antiques Ltd
Paul King – No Shrinking Violet
Martin D Johnson Antiques Ltd
Humbleyard Fine Art
Magus Antiques
Matthew Foster 20th Century Design
Lascelles Antiques
James Strang
Puckhaber Decorative Antiques
Il Paralume
Luke Honey Ltd
Santiago Ventura Real
Signed & Designed
Stothert & Trice
DJ Green Antiques
Garden Artefacts
E&A Wates
Nicholas Price
Fontaine
Trivette
AntikBar
Outdoor night lights at Fair closing time
…see you at the next Decorative Fair!
[Save the Dates 2016: Winter Decorative Fair 19-24 January / Spring Decorative Fair 19-24 April / Autumn Decorative Fair 27 September-2 October]
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Sneak Peek: LAPADA Fair set up in progress…
LAPADA slideshow (updated during the Fair week):
AntikBar poster featured in Homes & Antiques
AntikBar featured in Savile Row Style Magazine
(The Joy of Collecting favoured by the modern man)
AntikBar / Sue Killinger
LAPADA Fair display
AntikBar poster featured in Exclusive Magazine Kensington & Chelsea
Store Street Gallery
3Details
Morgan Strickland Decorative Arts
Kleanthous Antiques Ltd
Lucy B Campbell Gallery
Geoffrey Stead
The Japanese Gallery
Sylvia Powell
Clive Loveless Tribal Art
Mr Fogg’s Bar
Art Ancient
Anderson Wallrock Nautical
Holly Johnson Antiques
AntikBar poster featured in Jermyn Street Journal
A Pash & Sons / Bell and Bird
Timothy Millett
The Old Corkscrew
Robert Barley
…see you at next year’s LAPADA Fair!
[Save the Dates: 12/13-18 September 2016]
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In the Spotlight: Fougasse (Cyril Kenneth Bird)
The notable British cartoonist and poster designer, Fougasse, is most well known for the propaganda posters he produced during World War Two, in particular, his “Careless Talk Costs Lives” public information posters.
Born in 1887, Cyril Kenneth Bird was educated in London and joined the Royal Engineers after obtaining a BSc in Civil Engineering at Kings College London in 1908, during which time he also attended evening art classes. In 1914 he married the watercolour artist, Mary Holden Caldwell. He reached the rank of Lieutenant in World War One but sustained serious back injuries at Gallipoli in 1915 and was subsequently invalided out of the British Army. Unable to walk for three years, he continued his art classes while recuperating and began contributing cartoons to Punch, Tatler and other British journals, magazines and books. As the signature Bird was already being used by another artist, his sharp wit resulted in his adoption of the name Fougasse, a type of unpredictable mine “that might or might not hit the mark.”
Fougasse’s popularity grew during the 1920s and 1930s. His distinctive style earned him commissions to design posters for the London Underground and London Transport from 1925-1944 and, from 1937-1949, he was the Art Editor of Punch. During World War Two, he volunteered his time to the Ministry of Information to produce propaganda posters, believing that humour could effectively deliver their messages to the public. For his unpaid artistic contributions to the government and charities, he was awarded a CBE (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in 1946. He taught Sunday School at Sloane Square Church during the 1950s and continued to work as an illustrator until his retirement in 1953. Fougasse – Cyril Kenneth Bird – died in London in 1965, aged 77.
Here are a few of our original vintage posters by Fougasse (click on the images for more information and visit our website at www.AntikBar.co.uk to browse our current stock):
Visit our website at www.antikbar.co.uk to browse all our original vintage posters, including more war and propaganda posters from around the world. For more updates, follow us on:
Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/AntikBar
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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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AntikBar - Original Vintage Posters 