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In these uncertain economic conditions alternative investments are becoming increasingly popular. The saying "put your money where you can see it" rings a new truth and applies to investment in art. One of these forms of such investment, with generally a much lower starting point, is original vintage posters.

At the end of the 19th century posters were elevated to an art form by French artists and the standards set by these French poster designers raised the bar for other countries, leading to a wider acceptance of this media by the art community. Being very topical, posters absorbed and reflected the prevailing and changing art styles and fashions at a rapid pace and became part of the avant-garde art movement. Created to be displayed on walls, they were never meant to survive.

Poster prices vary greatly depending on the artist, subject matter and rarity. Advertising posters from the 1960s is a great entry point into collecting as the designs are bright, bold and quirky. Cinema posters also represent a good investment and it is best to stick to Oscar winners and cult classics. Hollywood stars are no strangers to investing in posters: Nicholas Cage recently sold his rare Dracula poster at an auction for $330,000 after buying it ten years ago for $77,000. 

For those looking to start a collection, AntikBar will provide advice on creating collections and conduct searches on request for particular posters that are of interest to clients. Posters also make an ideal personal present as they can strike a more intimate note with an individual hobby, time period, travel or subject of a person's work and other interests. Given the wide variety of subjects covered by poster art, it is always possible to choose an ideal gift to match a special occasion or event.

AntikBar stock a vast range of posters covering subjects from advertising and cinema to propaganda and travel, across the decades and from around the world. The variety on offer is very appealing and can suit any interior design theme, from traditional to contemporary. With prices starting from under £50, they are also affordable and can bring future financial pleasure. You can visit AntikBar this week at Stand 139 at the Decorative Fair in Battersea Park: http://www.antikbar.co.uk/news_and_events/ 

For more information, visit www.AntikBar.co.uk