Appraisal Report
Report #: UA-2026-343
Generated: April 16, 2026
Appraisal Report
Vintage Poster Market Report 2026 — WPA, Travel & War
Item Description
Price analysis for vintage posters at auction spanning WPA New Deal era (1935–1943), Art Deco travel posters, WWII propaganda, and pre-war European advertising. Covers condition grading, linen backing impact, and the growing design-collector market.
Category
Posters & Prints
Materials
lithograph on paper (+3 more)
Condition
varies
Era
1920–1945
Identification Notes
Poster authenticity verification focuses on: printing technique (original lithographs have visible stone grain under magnification), paper age (period papers have characteristic yellowing and fiber structure), and ink characteristics (original inks have specific chemical signatures under UV). WPA posters were produced by the Federal Art Project — each has a specific catalog number and regional office attribution.
Condition Report
Full condition report available with Pro subscription
Market Analysis
Market trend analysis, sell-through rates, and estimate multipliers
Recent Comparable Sales
5 comparable auction sales with prices and photos
Recommendations
Personalized selling recommendations including where to sell, when, and expected prices
Disclaimer: This AI-generated report is for informational purposes only and not a formal appraisal. Values are estimates based on comparable market data.
Appraizely AI Valuation System v2.0
Data current through June 2026
Item Description
Category
Posters & Prints
Materials
lithograph on paper (+3 more)
Condition
varies
Era
1920–1945
Identification Notes
Poster authenticity verification focuses on: printing technique (original lithographs have visible stone grain under magnification), paper age (period papers have characteristic yellowing and fiber structure), and ink characteristics (original inks have specific chemical signatures under UV). WPA posters were produced by the Federal Art Project — each has a specific catalog number and regional office attribution.
Condition Report
Full condition report available with Pro subscription
Market Analysis
Market trend analysis, sell-through rates, and estimate multipliers
Recent Comparable Sales
5 comparable auction sales with prices and photos
Recommendations
Personalized selling recommendations including where to sell, when, and expected prices
Disclaimer: This AI-generated report is for informational purposes only and not a formal appraisal. Values are estimates based on comparable market data.
Appraizely AI Valuation System v2.0
Data current through June 2026
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