Event
Original Vintage Poster Collector Auction and Talk
20 Jul 2016 – 23 Jul 2016
Event times
Preview open from Wednesday 20 July to Saturday 23 July. Talk on Collecting Posters on Wednesday 20 July from 7-8pm. Auction starts at 4pm on Saturday 23 July.
Cost of entry
Auction and Preview: Free / Talk on Collecting Posters: £5
Address
- 404 King's Road
- London
London - SW10 0LJ
- United Kingdom
Travel Information
- 11, 19, 22, 49, 211, 319, 328, 345, C3
- Sloane Square, South Kensington, Fulham Broadway, West Brompton
- Imperial Wharf
AntikBar's original vintage poster auction on 23 July will offer a wide selection of subjects and styles, including a collection of European exhibition and Soviet propaganda posters. To accompany this auction, they are hosting a Talk on Collecting Posters on 20 July.
About
AntikBar's 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 their low starting prices (with no reserves), most listed at only £5.
A preview will be available at their London gallery from 20-23 July and they will be hosting a Talk on Collecting Posters on 20 July. The auction will start at 4pm (UK time) on Saturday 23 July.
>> Introduction to Collecting Posters Talk on Wednesday 20 July, 7-8pm: This talk will include a brief history of posters, covering some of the main art styles and collectible subjects with an explanation of printing techniques. The talk 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 and tickets must be purchased in advance.
Please visit http://www.antikbar.co.uk/news_and_events/detail/?nId=166 for more information, including links to view their catalogue and register to bid, and to book place(s) to attend their talk.
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)
About AntikBar
AntikBar specialises in original vintage posters covering a variety of subjects from around the world – travel, advertising, sport, cinema, war and propaganda – mainly from the late 1800s to 1970s.
AntikBar offers worldwide delivery, collection advice, consultancy and search on demand services for collectors, individual clients and interior designers, as well as poster restoration services with their partners in California.
Member of LAPADA, the Association of Art & Antiques Dealers, and the International Vintage Poster Dealers’ Association (IVPDA).