The International Vintage Poster Dealers Association
When buying an original vintage poster look for the IVPDA logo and buy with confidence!
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IVPDA - Who we are
The International Vintage Poster Dealers Association (IVPDA), a non-profit association, was founded in 1996 by a group of highly respected poster dealers from around the world. The Association was created to inform and educate the public, collectors and other buyers and to help promote the appreciation of the wide variety of vintage posters from around the globe.
The Association members have strict guidelines to ensure the authenticity of the posters they offer for sale and to promote ethical and fair business practices. Our members have many years of professional experience and are respected throughout the arts community for their knowledge and integrity.
When buying an original vintage poster look for Members displaying the IVPDA logo and buy with confidence.
Vintage Poster Books selected by IVPDA members
When buying vintage posters, knowledge is crucial. Some of our members have written books on various artists of topics of interest, and others have extensive reference librariesof their own. If you are looking for some great vintage poster books, here is a selection of vintage poster book subjects picked by our members. There are all kinds of books: some focus on specific exhibitions, others are biographies of important poster artists, and some are general works on graphic design. The list is no...
Meet our Members: Ma Maison De Papier
The shop Ma Maison de Papier was founded in 1968. Since the very beginning it was the first shop in Brussels dealing with vintage posters. Marie-Laurence Bernard is studying posters since 1979, writing several books and studies on the subject, as "Affiches Sportives en Belgique" (1980), "Catalogue raisonné" des Affiches d?Armand Rassenfosse"(1989),"Affiches de la Côte Belge" (1992) and lately "Saveurs & Plaisirs, trésors restaurés de la Bibliothèque Royale de Belgique" (2006). Following her extensive studies on the Belgian Art Nouveau Poster...
Framing Your Vintage Poster
"Archival" framing is the type of framing that preserves your poster from all environmental elements. Following are absolute musts when framing a valuable poster. If your poster has condition issues, professional linen backing stabilizes the fragile poster paper. After backing, a professional paper conservator will address any damage (See LINEN BACKING). Linen backing is a reversible process and does not compromise the value of the poster. In many instances this backing and restoration will increase its worth. Never let anyone convince you ...