The history of posters begins in the 15th century with woodcut broadsides, which were crude, text-heavy announcements selling everything from religious indulgences to political decrees. But the modern poster as we know it, emerged in the late 19th century, propelled by the Industrial Revolution and the blossoming field of lithography. This new technology allowed for mass production of vibrant, colourful images, perfect for capturing the attention of urban crowds.

Paris of the 1920s became the artistic hub for these posters. Jules Chéret, the "father of the modern poster," seduced onlookers with his graceful Art Nouveau figures promoting theatres and nightclubs. Alphonse Mucha, conjured up otherworldly beauty with his flowing gowns and dreamy landscapes for products like Sarah Bernhardt's theatrical productions.

The poster's purpose expanded in the early 20th century. Consumer brands like Coca-Cola and Guinness employed bold typography and iconic imagery to etch themselves into public more...

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Motor trade: an original 'Exide Batteries' poster (1926); a…

Motor trade: an original 'Exide Batteries' poster (1926); a 'Keep Bros. & wood Pty Ltd, Batman Street, West Melbourne c.1930s trade catalogue; various unused motor-trade related advertising blotters (golden Fleece, Aero-Press, shell motor oil, etc.)

'Ferrari - The First Grand Prix Victory' limited edition print…

'Ferrari - The First Grand Prix Victory' limited edition print (#135/500) by Nicholas Watts; signed by the artist as well as Jose Froilan Gonzalez and Gigi Villoresi; also, Peter Brock/Jim Richards Hardie-Ferodo poster signed by the drivers; both framed,…

Original vintage motor racing poster with dynamic artwork by…

Original vintage motor racing poster with dynamic artwork by Michel Beligond (1927 - 1973) 'Rouen Dimanche 10 Juillet 1966' and with a packet of Craven A cigarettes featured; printed by Thivillier; 60 x 38.5 cm.

Original vintage Formula 1 poster for the French Grand Prix /…

Original vintage Formula 1 poster for the French Grand Prix / Les Grands Prix de France / French Federation Trophy of Engine Sports International Speed Cup Trophy / Craven A Challenge Cup on Saturday 2 July and Sunday 3 July 1966 in Reims; featuring a…

Original vintage Formula 1 auto racing poster for the 52nd Acf…

Original vintage Formula 1 auto racing poster for the 52nd Acf Grand Prix European Grand Prix Reims on Sunday 3 July 1966 - 52 Grand Prix De L'Acf Grand Prix D'Europe Reims Dimanche 3 Juillet 1966 - featuring a dynamic illustration by Michel Beligond…

'24 Heures Du Mans 18 Et 19 Juin 19966' original Le Mans poster…

'24 Heures Du Mans 18 Et 19 Juin 19966' original Le Mans poster (58 x 39.5 cm); photography by Andre Delourmel; printed by Thivillier.

1966 German Adac Nurburgring 1000-km-Rennen 5.Juni 1966…

1966 German Adac Nurburgring 1000-km-Rennen 5.Juni 1966 original vintage motor racing poster, 84 x 59 cm.

Derouet Lesacq, Loterie Nationale, Grand Prix de Paris 1939,…

Loterie Nationale Grand Prix de Paris 1939 Advertising Poster

Derouet Lesacq, Loterie Nationale, Grand Prix de Paris 1939, original colour lithographic advertising poster, 1939, laid down on linen board, sheet 60 x 40 cm, backing 69 x 51 cm

Derouet Lesacq, Loterie Nationale, Grand Prix de Paris 1938,…

Loterie Nationale Advertising Poster 1938

Derouet Lesacq, Loterie Nationale, Grand Prix de Paris 1938, original colour lithographic advertising poster, 1938, laid down on linen board, sheet 60 x 40 cm, backing 69 x 51 cm

Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996) 'Clear Road Ahead', view of…

Clear Road Ahead

Terence Cuneo (British 1907-1996) 'Clear Road Ahead', view of the cab interior 'Monmouth Castle.' large poster for British Railways c.1949. Toning to margins, repaired 18 cm tear (not overt) Rh side, horizontal creasing through title and some water…

'Bathurst, 1959 Speed carnival, Mt Panorama scenic Road Circuit,…

Bathurst 1959 Speed Carnival Poster

'Bathurst, 1959 Speed carnival, Mt Panorama scenic Road Circuit, Easter Sat. To Easter Mon. Speed! spectacle! Fun! Australia's fastest Bikes & cars. Huge camping Area'. Iconic and rare motor racing poster, linen backed for conservation. 55 x 42 cm

George Ham - 1937 Monaco Grand Prix poster, lithograph vintage…

1937 Monaco Grand Prix Lithograph Poster

George Ham - 1937 Monaco Grand Prix poster, lithograph vintage poster. From a series printed by l'Automobile club de Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco Grand Prix. 100 x 70 cm

A Monaco Grand Prix poster from August 8th 1937 by geo Ham, an…

1937 Monaco Grand Prix Poster by Geo Ham

A Monaco Grand Prix poster from August 8th 1937 by geo Ham, an authorised second-edition poster for the 1937 race event. Published in 1980s, 100 x 70 cm

A Monaco Grand Prix poster by geo Ham, 1933, published 1980's,…

1933 Monaco Grand Prix Poster by Geo Ham

A Monaco Grand Prix poster by geo Ham, 1933, published 1980's, an authorised second-edition poster for the 1933 race event, 100 x 70 cm (sheet size)

A Monaco Grand Prix racing poster by geo Ham 1934, Published…

Monaco Grand Prix Poster by Geo Ham (1934)

A Monaco Grand Prix racing poster by geo Ham 1934, Published 1980's, 100 x 70 cm (sheet size)

A Monaco Grand Prix poster by J Ramel, 1955, 100 x 70 cm

1955 Monaco Grand Prix Poster by J Ramel

A Monaco Grand Prix poster by J Ramel, 1955, 100 x 70 cm

A Monaco Grand Prix poster, 1977, 100 x 70 cm

Monaco Grand Prix 1977 Poster

A Monaco Grand Prix poster, 1977, 100 x 70 cm

An Auckland city Council real estate auction promotional poster…

1918 Auckland Beachfront Real Estate Auction

An Auckland city Council real estate auction promotional poster for 'Valuable Freehold Sites fronting beach Road, Anzac Avenue...', dated 1918. 59 x 73 cm. Some repair and losses.

Roland Hugon - Monaco grand Prix poster 1977, lithograph…

Vintage Monaco Grand Prix Lithograph Poster

Roland Hugon - Monaco grand Prix poster 1977, lithograph vintage poster. From a series printed by l'Automobile club du Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco grand Prix. Limited edition of 500. 100 x 70 cm, this piece is from a private collection of…

George Ham - Monaco grand Prix poster 1936, lithograph vintage…

Monaco Grand Prix 1936 Vintage Lithograph Poster

George Ham - Monaco grand Prix poster 1936, lithograph vintage poster. From a series printed by l'Automobile club de Monaco, 1983 to commemorate the Monaco grand Prix. Limited edition of 500. 100 x 70 cm, this piece is from a private collection of…

Circa 1934 'Melbourne, A Motor Manual Map', coloured lithograph…

Melbourne Motor Map with Inset Scenes

Circa 1934 'Melbourne, A Motor Manual Map', coloured lithograph poster map of the city of Melbourne with various inset scenes including Aborigines, printed by Troedel & Cooper Pty Ltd and folding to pocket size. 76 x 100 cm

James Northfield (Australian, 1887-1973) Apollo Bay, Victoria,…

Apollo Bay, Victoria: Kodak Moment

James Northfield (Australian, 1887-1973) Apollo Bay, Victoria, Australia (Great Ocean Road) c1930s colour lithograph, signed in image lower right, 100.5 x 64.3 cm. Linen-backed. ''Take a Kodak.' Poster no. 226. Victorian Railways Australia. Queen City…

Six Sydney and NSW Road Directories & guides 1914-1935.…

Sydney & NSW Road Directories & Guides 1914-1935

Six Sydney and NSW Road Directories & guides 1914-1935. Wilson's Sydney & Suburbs Directory & blue mountains guide, 700 pages, Sydney, 1920; Wilson's Sydney & Suburban Directory & blue mountains guide, 614 pages, Sydney, 1935; Wilson's rail - Road & sea…

Five South Australian tourist & Road guides 1906-1930. The…

South Australian Tourist & Road Guides (1906-1930)

Five South Australian tourist & Road guides 1906-1930. The Tourists' Road guide for South Australia. 16th edition,108 pages. Adelaide, 1927; the Tourists' Road guide for South Australia. 15th edition, 176 pages, Adelaide, 1925; the Tourists' Road guide…

Trucking time table, Dunlop poster & Holden manual. Dunlop…

Trucking Schedule, Dunlop Poster & Holden Manual

Trucking time table, Dunlop poster & Holden manual. Dunlop black & white poster (71 x 46 cm), Dunlop rubber Australia limited 1946; the wheel of the Road, Victorian Road Transport Services, time table booklet 1934-5. Soft covers,40 pages, the tourist…

'Cycles Saving/Grand Premier Prix Medaille D'Or', c1900 vintage…

Vintage French Cycling Poster - Gendarme and Nurse Chatting Up

'Cycles Saving/Grand Premier Prix Medaille D'Or', c1900 vintage French lithographed advertising poster of a gendarme chatting up a nurse by artist Philippe Chapellier, printed by Artistique P Chapellier, Paris, linen-backed, size 119 x 160 cm. Very Fine…

V8 Supercars: signed Photos - Noted Russell Ingall, Todd Kelly,…

Signed V8 Supercars Photos and Poster

V8 Supercars: signed Photos - Noted Russell Ingall, Todd Kelly, Greg Murphy, Steve Richards, Rick Kelly, Craig Lowdnes, Jamie Whincup, Jason bright, James Courtney, Garth Tander, signed poster & unsigned photo.

Stock-Cars, Suze A LA GENTIANE framed poster, approx 60 cm x 40…

Suze Stock-Car Poster

Stock-Cars, Suze A LA GENTIANE framed poster, approx 60 cm x 40 cm

PSYCHEDELIA: A psychedelic styled poster advertising the 13th…

Tokyo Motor Show 1966 Psychedelic Poster

PSYCHEDELIA: A psychedelic styled poster advertising the 13th Tokyo Motor Show 1966, linen backed. 100 cm x 69 cm

MORRIS: A Morris Major colour screen print advertising poster,…

Morris Major: The Commanding Big Brother

MORRIS: A Morris Major colour screen print advertising poster, 'It's Here! A Car Destined to Command...big brother to the famous Minor. A product of the British Motor Corporation of Australia.', linen-backed. 101 cm x 76 cm

Tourist Road Guide for SA 1912

SA Tourist Road Guide 1912

Tourist Road Guide for SA 1912

An early 20th century South Africa tourist poster, 'South…

South Africa Invites You

An early 20th century South Africa tourist poster, 'South Africa Invites You', 'The Road To Sunland', 'Booklet from South Africa Offices. Trafalgar Square, London.', printed in colours showing an open tourer beside an electric train. Printer's details to…

Italian Travel Poster: circa 1950, 'Autostradale' luxury motor…

Luxury Autostradale Coach Travel Poster, 1950 Italy

Italian Travel Poster: circa 1950, 'Autostradale' luxury motor coach colour lithograph for Sat Milano, printed by Cartotecnica Riboldi - Milano; 99 x 69 cm, laid down on linen.

Motor Racing Autographs, noted 'Mark Webber's Formula 1 debut'…

Motor Racing Autograph Collection

Motor Racing Autographs, noted 'Mark Webber's Formula 1 debut' print signed; signed Paul Radisich display; signed posters (4); 2004 Australian Grand Prix banner. (7 items)

Sports Frames, noted 1997 Australian Grand Prix poster signed…

Sports Memorabilia Framed Collection

Sports Frames, noted 1997 Australian Grand Prix poster signed Michael Schumacher; 1996 Australian Grand Prix poster; 1994 Rl State of Origin poster signed; Mal Meninga signed print; Melbourne Storm poster. All framed, various sizes. (5 items)

Shell Service Station Reference Materials: A wonderful…

1950s Shell Marketing Archive

Shell Service Station Reference Materials: A wonderful collection of 1950's Shelladvertising, marketing strategies, fl yers, posters & magazine advertisements housed in two official Shell folders. Given to the service station owner/manager to instruct…