# Roger Broders artist context and auction value notes

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Profile generated: 2026-05-02T03:27:30.000Z
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## Artist identity

- Birth date: 1883-02-03
- Death date: 1953-10-20
- Nationality: French
- Movements: Early 20th-century French commercial illustration and travel poster art
- Common media: Lithographic posters, Illustration (book and magazine)

## About Roger Broders

Roger Broders (1883–1953) was a French illustrator and poster artist active in Paris from roughly 1903 until his death. He is best known for the striking travel posters he designed to promote tourism destinations across France, particularly the fashionable beaches of the Côte d'Azur and the skiing resorts of the French Alps. Many of these posters were commissioned by the Paris-Lyon-Méditerranée (PLM) railway during the 1920s and 1930s, a period now regarded as the golden age of French travel advertising. Broders also illustrated book covers and adventure novels, including editions of the Arsène Lupin series. His clean, stylized compositions and bold use of color place him among the most recognizable commercial illustrators of early twentieth-century France. Collectors today encounter his work primarily through original lithographic posters that survive from the PLM campaigns.

## Common works and media

Original lithographic travel posters for French railway and tourism destinations (Côte d'Azur, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Sainte-Maxime, Alpine ski resorts), book jacket and dust-jacket illustrations for adventure and detective fiction including Arsène Lupin editions, magazine and editorial illustrations, and advertising posters for regional French interests. Posters were typically produced as large-format stone lithographs and are the medium most frequently encountered at auction.

## Market and appraisal context

Roger Broders occupies an established and liquid position in the vintage travel poster market. Appraisily auction records index 713 lots attributed to Broders, of which 541 carry a realized price—spanning sales from November 2006 through April 2026. Prices cluster between $1,625 (25th percentile) and $5,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $3,000, indicating that mid-range original lithographic posters trade regularly and predictably. The ceiling at $32,450 reflects premium interest in scarce, condition-excellent originals of iconic titles. Twenty-four lots were recorded in the trailing twelve months (versus thirty in the prior period), suggesting stable but slightly reduced throughput. The seller base is concentrated among specialist poster houses—Swann Auction Galleries, Poster Auctions International Inc, and PosterConnection Inc.—alongside mainstream houses including Christie's, Bonhams, and Lyon & Turnbull, confirming broad market recognition. Categories observed are lithographic posters and book/magazine illustration, with travel posters for Côte d'Azur, Chamonix, Alpine ski, and Corsican destinations dominating recent lots. Standout recent results include a Chamonix Sports d'Hiver poster at $9,750 (Swann, Feb 2025), a Chamonix Championnat du Monde de Hockey sur Glace at $8,125 (Swann, Feb 2025), and La Plage de Calvi. Corse at $8,000 (Poster Auctions International, Jul 2025). Vichy / Comité des Fêtes also achieved $8,000 in March 2025. These results confirm that scarce, destination-iconic originals in strong condition command multiples of the median.

## Auction-house-backed market evidence

Roger Broders occupies an established and liquid position in the vintage travel poster market. Appraisily auction records index 713 lots attributed to Broders, of which 541 carry a realized price—spanning sales from November 2006 through April 2026. Prices cluster between $1,625 (25th percentile) and $5,000 (75th percentile), with a median of $3,000, indicating that mid-range original lithographic posters trade regularly and predictably. The ceiling at $32,450 reflects premium interest in scarce, condition-excellent originals of iconic titles. Twenty-four lots were recorded in the trailing twelve months (versus thirty in the prior period), suggesting stable but slightly reduced throughput. The seller base is concentrated among specialist poster houses—Swann Auction Galleries, Poster Auctions International Inc, and PosterConnection Inc.—alongside mainstream houses including Christie's, Bonhams, and Lyon & Turnbull, confirming broad market recognition. Categories observed are lithographic posters and book/magazine illustration, with travel posters for Côte d'Azur, Chamonix, Alpine ski, and Corsican destinations dominating recent lots. Standout recent results include a Chamonix Sports d'Hiver poster at $9,750 (Swann, Feb 2025), a Chamonix Championnat du Monde de Hockey sur Glace at $8,125 (Swann, Feb 2025), and La Plage de Calvi. Corse at $8,000 (Poster Auctions International, Jul 2025). Vichy / Comité des Fêtes also achieved $8,000 in March 2025. These results confirm that scarce, destination-iconic originals in strong condition command multiples of the median.

### Appraisal notes

Appraisily uses the indexed auction-record distribution as a market-baseline framework. When a user submits a Broders poster for appraisal, the specialist overlays the statistical range (P25–P75: $1,625–$5,000; median $3,000) against the specific work's attributes: the destination or title depicted, print dimensions, confirmed stone-lithograph technique versus later offset reproduction, paper stock and watermark evidence, signature or monogram presence and location, margin completeness, color saturation, linen-backing status, and any documented provenance linking the piece to the PLM commission or an identified print run. Comparable lots from the recent record—particularly same-title sales at Swann, Poster Auctions International, or Lyon & Turnbull—are weighted by recency, condition match, and currency-adjusted price. Because reproductions and re-strikes are common in the Broders market, the appraisal process treats print-method authentication as a gating step: a work confirmed as an original stone lithograph is valued against the priced-lot distribution; an unconfirmed or later printing is flagged and valued separately. The 24-month price trajectory (stable median, occasional ceiling outliers for rare titles) is used to indicate whether the market is trending, flat, or softening at the time of appraisal.

### Valuation factors

- Print authenticity: original stone-lithograph editions printed by Lucien Serre or Imp. Générale for PLM command a premium; later offset reproductions trade at a fraction of original prices
- Destination or title depicted: iconic Côte d'Azur, Chamonix ski, and Corsican beach subjects consistently outperform lesser-known regional titles
- Condition: intact margins, unfaded color, no tears or staining, and absence of aggressive linen-backing adhesive are primary value drivers
- Rarity of the specific poster design: some Broders titles appear infrequently at auction (e.g., Vichy / Comité des Fêtes, Chamonix Hockey Championship), and scarcity correlates with ceiling prices
- Provenance and print documentation: documented PLM commission origin, printer attribution (L. Serre & Cie.), and edition or print-run records strengthen confidence and price
- Dimensions and format: standard large-format PLM posters (approximately 39×25 inches) are most recognizable to buyers; non-standard or trimmed sizes trade at a discount
- Market liquidity: with 541 priced lots over two decades and regular appearances at specialist houses, Broders posters are relatively liquid compared to niche poster artists

### Collector notes

- Buyers should verify that a Broders poster is an original stone lithograph before paying mid-range or premium prices—reproductions are widely available and visually similar. Key authentication markers include the printer line (e.g., 'L. Serre & Cie., Paris' or 'Imp. Générale'), stone-lithograph halftone dot structure visible under magnification, and correct period paper stock. The most collectible titles are the Côte d'Azur beach scenes, Chamonix and Alpine winter-sports posters, and the Calvi (Corsica) beach poster—these achieve the highest and most consistent prices. Posters in untouched original condition with full margins are worth significantly more than linen-backed examples with overpainting or color touch-ups. For sellers, professional photography showing the full sheet, margins, and any printer lines will maximize buyer confidence and auction-house interest. The market is well-supported by specialist auction houses (Swann, Poster Auctions International) that attract knowledgeable poster collectors, so consigning to a specialist venue typically yields better results than general-antique sales. Currency matters: GBP-denominated results at Lyon & Turnbull and EUR-denominated results at Aste Bolaffi should be compared against USD benchmarks at the prevailing exchange rate.

### Market caveats

- The 713-lot figure includes unsold lots, works without a recorded price (172 of 713), and may include attributed or reproduced works alongside confirmed original posters; the priced-lot distribution (541 lots) is the more reliable benchmark.
- Several recent lots at Lyon & Turnbull and Aste Bolaffi lack realized prices in the record, making it impossible to determine whether those lots sold, were withdrawn, or remain unreported.
- One lot title lists Broders' birth year as 1888 rather than the documented 1883—this may indicate a cataloguer error or a misattributed work, and collectors should verify artist attribution independently when the stated dates differ from the accepted record.
- Currency mix (USD, GBP, EUR) across houses means median and percentile figures are not currency-normalized; actual comparable value depends on the house and currency of the reference lot.
- The absence of category tags on most lots limits the ability to segment results by poster title, destination, or format; price dispersion within the distribution may reflect a wide range of subjects and conditions rather than a single market tier.
- Reprints, reproductions, and modern restrikes are common in the Broders market and may be included in the auction-record count; the price distribution should be read as reflecting all attributed material, not only original period printings.

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## Appraisily data basis

Appraisily artist pages combine artist identity research from library authority files and institutional sources with auction records, auction-house context, sale dates, realized prices, and comparable lots when those records are available. For Roger Broders, identity data is grounded in the Library of Congress Name Authority File, RKD Netherlands Institute for Art History, VIAF, and Wikidata, corroborated by biographical reference sources.

## Sources

- Wikidata: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q2161630
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roger_Broders
- VIAF: https://viaf.org/viaf/64118779/
- Library of Congress: https://id.loc.gov/authorities/names/n91076371
- RKD - Netherlands Institute for Art History: https://rkd.nl/en/explore/artists/474318