We carefully select Posters to maintain high-quality and authenticity standards. We only accept authentic posters valued at €75 or more. Our experts review every submission to ensure bidders find rare, decorative, and collectible objects.

Follow these guidelines to maximize your chances of a successful sale.

What we accept

We’re looking for authentic, high-quality posters that appeal to serious collectors. To be accepted, your object must:

• Be authentic and in good condition (only rare posters may be accepted in less than ‘good’ condition)
• Meet the minimum expected value of €75
   (You can combine objects in one submission to meet this threshold)
• Not have a reserve price if valued below €200
• Have shipping costs proportionate to the object's value
  
  

Note: Reproductions are generally not accepted, but exceptions may apply for:

• Museum-issued special editions
• Official reprints by original publishers
• Lithographic rééditions from the 1970s–1980s after well-known designers (e.g. Cassandre)
  
  

What increases your chances of approval:

Artists & Editors:

• Well-known poster artists such as Toulouse-Lautrec, Alphonse Mucha, Leonetto Cappiello, A.M. Cassandre, Jules Chéret, Villemot, Savignac, Razzia, Bruna, Lucio Fontana, Christo
• Pop artists featured in licensed TeNeues editions: Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Roy Lichtenstein
• Famous artists with limited or exhibition posters: Picasso, Chagall
• Renowned publishers/editors: Mourlot editions and other high-quality publishers

Themes & Subjects:

• Travel (e.g. British Airways, Air France, Iberia, TWA, PLM)
• Winter sports
• Automobiles
• Ocean liners
• Liquors
• Advertising and commercial brands (e.g. Apple, Beatles, Marilyn Monroe, Elvis Presley)
• Circus and sports (e.g. Olympics, World Cup)
• Art and museum exhibitions
• Pop culture, icons, music & cinema
• International exhibitions and expos

Poster Types:

• Exhibition posters not widely available on the market
• Vintage museum posters
• Original or licensed posters with strong visual appeal
• Original vintage lithographs (e.g. 1900s to 1950s)
• High-quality reprints from later periods (with collectible value)
  
  

📌 Examples of accepted objects:

What we do not accept

To keep our auctions high-quality and trustworthy, we do not accept:

• Generally available posters
• Recent reproductions or unauthorised prints
•  Banksy posters are not allowed given that the market is flooded with fakes
• Non-authorised or unofficial exhibition posters (e.g. from Banksy or Mr. Brainwash)
• License posters (unless by approved editors/artists)
• Posters with poor visuals or low artistic/design quality
• Text-only posters (there might be exceptions)
• Posters in poor condition or lacking rarity
• Large edition posters with consistently low demand
• Compiled lots of unrelated, low-value posters
• Nazi or Fascist memorabilia
  
  

📌 Examples of rejected objects:

Getting your submission ready

1. Fill in all the details and write a clear description

When you submit an object, you’ll see fields to guide you in providing the right information, e.g. poster title, artist/designer, year, estimated period (printing date), subject, country, condition and size. These fields ensure your listing is clear, searchable, and easy for bidders to understand.

Note: To determine condition, we use the IVPDA grading system:

• A – Excellent
• A- / B+ – Very good / Good
• B / B- – Fair / Poor
• C – Very poor

Please also use the object description field to share:

• Information about manufacturer or artist and (approximate) age

• More details on condition and If the object has any flaws (e.g. tears, folds, colour loss, brittleness, restorations) and indicate if the poster is linen-backed

• Any printing or reprint notes
• What is included/not included (e.g. frame)
• Where the object came from/how it was obtained
• Shipping and insurance details (note: shipping is mandatory, and posters must be shipped in a tube)
  
  

Tip: The more detail you provide, the easier it is for bidders to understand the value of your object – and the more likely it is to sell. Find here more tips on how to write a clear, accurate description.

📌 Examples of a well-written description:

• Examples #1:

“Marvelous and extremely rare original poster from 1898 for the iconic Barnum & Bailey’s Greatest Show on Earth. This lithography is magnificent. It has very few flaws and it is linenbacked. There are no records of any auctions for this model which makes it extremely unique. 

If you have any questions please feel free to ask. 

Poster will be shipped in a sturdy cardboard tube via a carrier like DHL with insurance of the poster’s hammer price”.

• Example #2:

“Limited edition, the estate of keith haring poster

Printing technique: offset lithograph (Japan)

Printing year: 1999

Size: 500×650mm

Thick paper and matte texture, brilliant color, clear image

Out of print

Mint condition

We can ship it to your country by express and safely”.

2. Great photos matter

Photos are the first thing bidders see – so make them count! We recommend including 5 high-quality images that clearly show the condition and details of your object. This helps bidders make informed decisions and increases your chances of a successful sale.

Your photos should include:

For all submissions:

• Full front and back of the poster
• Close-ups of tears, folds, stains, missing parts, linen backing, signatures, edition/printing notes
• All edges and any important text
• The poster flat against a plain, neutral background (white, grey or black)
• If framed, also show the poster out of the frame

For grouped submissions:

• Group photos and individual shots

Tip: Never use tape to hold the poster, use a neutral background (white or black), avoid low-quality or stock images, and aim for natural lighting. Find here more tips on how to take professional photos.

📌 Examples of good vs. bad photos:

• Good photos clearly show the entire poster, centered, well-lit with natural light, and visibly a real object—not a digital mock-up.

• These photos are not acceptable because the posters are either wrinkled, poorly framed, or blurry — making it hard to assess the artwork’s condition and details.

Ready to sell? List your posters today

Selling with us is free – commission is only applied if your object sells.

Follow these guidelines to maximise your chances of success.

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