Appraising Ephemera: Assessing Value in Vintage Posters, Flyers, and Advertisements
July 9, 2023
Ephemera can be difficult to appraise. It encompasses both vintage pieces and modern items that lend essence to a space or evoke a certain emotional response in the observer. With that being said, an appraiser needs to properly assess the value of an item taking into account its age, condition, regional factors, and other factors. From old posters, flyers, and advertisements to more modern examples, appraising ephemera is part art, part science, requiring a discerning eye and a familiarity with the types of ephemera out there. In this article, we’ll discuss the factors that impact the value of ephemera and review some of the more popular examples of this type of collectible.