Vintage posters you should invest in

One of our favourite posters promoting London, this design by Aaron Fine is fun, stylish and iconic.  His posters are hard to find and have a dedicated collector base. antikbar.co.uk

With the recent Brexit news, the message “Britain First Always” still rings true today.  These posters were part of a series issued by the Empire Marketing Board to promote British products.  This great Art Deco design depicts speed records on land, water, rail and air. antikbar.co.uk

The timeless appeal of Audrey Hepburn in this stylish classic film contributes to enduring popularity of both the film and the movie poster.  This poster is for the re-release of the film in 1965 and sells for a fraction of the price of the original 1961 release.  As time passes, both versions will appreciate in value. antikbar.co.uk

This is one of the most iconic posters from the Great War.  As time passes, these original World War One posters increase in their scarcity and become more collectable.  This poster features artwork by Savile Lumley (1876-1960).  Due to its use of emotional blackmail (from an initial idea of the printer Arthur Gunn who reportedly imagined himself as the father depicted, although he joined the Westminster Volunteers after Lumley's sketch of the scene in 1915), this poster has become one of the most well known recruitment posters of the period. antikbar.co.uk   

War memorabilia is highly collectable and becoming increasingly scarce.  This poster was designed by the British painter and illustrator Clive Upton (1911-2006), depicting a dramatic image of one of the most decisive moments of the war - British troops at the Normandy landings (codenamed Operation Neptune) on 6 June 1944, “D-Day” of the Allied invasion of Normandy, part of Operation Overlord during World War Two. antikbar.co.uk

Cornwall is one of the most popular summer holiday destinations in the UK.  Original vintage posters make a perfect decoration for a holiday home or a reminder back home of the good times spent there.  British surfing posters are few in numbers, which makes this poster very special. antikbar.co.uk

Another cult classic movie starring Michael Caine.  High praise from directors such as Quentin Tarantino and Guy Ritchie established the film as one of the best British movies of all time.  This Spanish poster has a different, more dramatic design compared to the US versions. antikbar.co.uk 

A major financial centre, Hong Kong is also a popular tourist destination.  This striking design will resonate well with both interior decorators and collectors.  Featuring a stunning combination of a gold dragon on a red background (the gold being desirable worldwide; the dragon symbolising power and strength; and red being a lucky colour for the Chinese) ensures this poster will stand out in any interior. antikbar.co.uk

James Bond posters are ideal for decorating a home cinema.  Posters from the early Bond films tend to sell for thousands, which make more recent ones a good investment opportunity.  Due to the enduring popularity of James Bond movies, the film posters are bound to appreciate over time. antikbar.co.uk

Cassandre (Adolphe Mouron Cassandre; 1901-1968) is considered to be one of the best poster artists of the 1920-30s and his designs are very sought after by both collectors and interior designers.  His skill is apparent in this poster: everything great about Italy - lakes, mountains, beaches, tennis, golf, skiing - is squeezed into one image with ease and the composition is elegant, stylish and inviting. antikbar.co.uk

London Underground posters are popular with collectors in the UK and worldwide.  London and its famous Zoo hold a timeless appeal for those who live (and lived) in London as well as for visitors.  This lithograph poster promoting London Zoo was designed by Stanislaus Brien and features an artistic charcoal drawing entitled “The Hoolock Gibbon”. antikbar.co.uk 

Frederico Fellini is considered to be one of the most influential filmmakers of all time.  La Dolce Vita won the Palme at the 1960 Cannes Film Festival, Oscar for Best Costumes, and remains one of the most critically acclaimed films of all time.  This poster was designed by Rene Gruau (1909-2004), who became one of the best known and favourite artists of the haute couture world during the 1940s and 50s.  Need we say more? antikbar.co.uk

Imperial Airways published these cut-out poster designs of their planes for display in their offices.  The idea was to promote the luxury and comfort offered by air travel.  The Ensign plane depicted in this poster could carry 27 passengers during the day; at night, the seats would be converted into beds and the plane could only carry 20 people on board.  The travel time from London to India would be 7 days, which was an unheard of speed at that time.  The print editions of these original posters were very low and they are exceedingly rare and collectable. antikbar.co.uk

One of the most iconic movie stars - Steve McQueen - directed and starred in this car racing drama and the poster features a great design by the notable poster artist Tom Jung.  The film nearly ruined Steve McQueen as, in attempt to be as realistic as possible, two drivers were badly injured, the cost was high and the film was not a commercial success.  Now, though, it has a cult following for its filming of real blood, sweat and burning rubber of the car races before the use and advances in CGI effects. antikbar.co.uk

The glamour and glitz of Los Angeles are captured with style in this stunning poster designed by the notable artist David Klein (1918-2005).  This rare piece would hold its value well, given the strong buyer base in California and worldwide. antikbar.co.uk

The strong Art Deco design for this premium car brand will add wow factor and look great in any modern apartment or office.  Early original Bugatti posters are extremely rare and desirable. antikbar.co.uk

Early Australian travel posters are extremely rare and highly desirable.  This fantastic Art Deco image advertising the new Melbourne Zoo cleverly uses flamingos in the font creating a sense of colour and fun while oozing luxurious style.  The Kodak ad is an extra bonus for photography buffs. antikbar.co.uk

A classic Mercedes design of the 1950s, the Mercedes-Benz 190 SL is a two-door super luxury roadster that was produced by Mercedes-Benz between May 1955 and February 1963. The 190 SL shares the styling, engineering and mechanics with the gull-wing Mercedes-Benz 300 SL.  This rare poster was printed by Mercedes for dealers’ display and it would be a great feature in any collector’s classic car garage. antikbar.co.uk

This rare early poster issued by the Central Line Railways perfectly depicts the grandeur and scale of this historic landmark building.  The combination of its rarity and the building itself makes this poster highly desirable. antikbar.co.uk

The combination of this iconic brand, famous race and 1950s rare vintage poster make this highly desirable.  In near mint condition, this is an additional positive factor as an investment piece. antikbar.co.uk

Early speed and flight records were widely used by the sponsoring companies to promote their brands.  Shell’s focus on the Royal Air Force in this poster creates a simple yet stylish design, combining art and history to maximum effect. antikbar.co.uk

Austria is the third most popular destination in Europe for skiing.  This historic collectable Austrian ski poster performed well at the 2014 Christie's ski poster sale, when a poster featuring the same image sold for £16,250. antikbar.co.uk

This dynamic design would look great on the wall of a chalet, modern apartment or in an office room.  Mont Blanc and Chamonix are very popular skiing destinations, which makes this poster even more attractive for winter sports enthusiasts. antikbar.co.uk