Westport Poster Gallery Opens New Madison Ave Location, part 1

Mickey Ross speaks to us at the opening of his new gallery. . The Ross Vintage Poster Gallery, located at 571 Riverside Avenue, Westport, announces the grand opening of a spacious new gallery located in the heart of Manhattan at 532 Madison Avenue, on November 15. A gala celebration for neighbors, art enthusiasts and corporate art buyers will be announced soon. Offering one of the widest selections of original international vintage posters in the nation, in addition to in-home consultation, full custom framing and installation, the gallery has also expanded its online database at http://www.postergroup.com www.postergroup.com to include unique descriptions of individual works of art. Featuring the works of such artists as Capiello, Cheret and Constant Duval, these original posters spanning 1890 to 1980, are in mint condition and conservation-backed on museum quality, acid-free linen to preserve their historic value. Posters first emerged more than 100 years ago in Paris as eye-catching advertisements of a product or vacation spot. Although many art lovers of the day understood they were witnessing true works of art, these postersprinted on fragile newsprintwere either discarded or destroyed by the passage of time. Few remaining vintage posters have survived in good condition, while demand for these treasures has escalated over recent years. Thankfully, 21st Century restoration technology now allows vintage graphic artwork to survive for the enjoyment of future generations. As an investment for savvy collectors, on average vintage poster prices have increased at 10 20 percent each year with some doubling in value within six months. But most who purchase these collectibles do so because they have a passion for their brilliance. Founded in 1996 by Mickey Rossan entrepreneur with his own textile company, The Ross Vintage Poster Gallery grew from his passion for this tantalizing art form created by Toulouse-Lautrec and other world-class artists of the period. Their work is characterized by fanciful images of high society and leisure time, often featuring beautiful women and far away destinations. The first poster gallery opened in Paris in the 1890s and interest in collecting original posters has peaked over the past decade. New collectors are responding to the fact that these colorful works are very aesthetically pleasing, says Mickey. They’re still affordablemany choice items are $3,000 to $10,000and in today’s homes, where the design trend is towards larger and larger spaces, even greater sized posters work very well. Mickeys wife Jodi has joined the gallery, bringing with her years of experience and enthusiasm in both design and retail. With their roots planted firmly in Westport for more than a decade, the couple has traveled throughout Europe to find original posters showcasing whimsical, colorful images including those of impish harlequins and scantily clad dancers from the Folies Bergeres, which capture the rebellious spirit of the era. The Ross are considered leading experts in the field of Original Vintage Posters. Their unsurpassed knowledge and zeal for this charming art form can now be experienced at two convenient locations. Additionally, Mickey Ross serves as president of International Vintage Posters Dealers Association (IVPDA) founded by a group of highly respected poster dealers from North America and Europe. For further information contact: 203-222-1525 or online at: mailto:sales@thepostergroup.com sales@thepostergroup.com Pease visit the link below for a bigger and printable view of the opening party invitation for November 15, 2007 3P-8P. http://www.flickr.com/photos/20658909@N05/2006810424/ https://videos.whiteblox.com/gnb/secure/player.aspx?sid=35208