Shabby Chic
Recently had some success selling posters with paper loss, tape stains and writing in the margins etc. I suspect these are being displayed for their shabby chic / distressed look, which is popular with some decorators etc.
Having never spent a cent on restoration myself (except indirectly via HA), I prefer to leave them original and am glad these posters are now finding a home.
Just wondering what the consensus is on displaying older (folded) posters this way. Definitely puts their authenticity in your face.
Having never spent a cent on restoration myself (except indirectly via HA), I prefer to leave them original and am glad these posters are now finding a home.
Just wondering what the consensus is on displaying older (folded) posters this way. Definitely puts their authenticity in your face.
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That said, I prefer paper that has been reasonably cared for. I wouldn't 8ntentionally seek out sompoor condition. condition.
As for me, Im with Jay, it tells you the history of the poster. As long as it is not too obtrusive, it doesnt worry me.
Another thought, some titles have dried up...so could it be you have to take what you can get? Or alternativle the price of some minty ones have skyrocketed so people can only afford the ones with some condition issues?
I quite like the distressed state of the really old posters. Adds to the nostalgia for me, although tough to display them without linen backing. Maybe a black linen would retain the look and still provide support.
Here's one framed and hanging in the bedroom
I wonder if at some point "survivor posters" might become more valuable than restored. Plenty of other antiques are more desirable in original condition.