Original Film Posters
Online Auction: 24 November–2 December 2020 • 2:00 PM GMT • London

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Original Film Posters 24 November–2 December 2020 • 2:00 PM GMT • London

O riginal Film Posters illustrates over 100 years of cinematic history from across the globe. Featuring promotional materials including posters, lobby cards, production stills and original artworks used to herald some of the world’s most iconic films, estimates range from £300 to £40,000 and cover posters from the world’s first publicly-screened film, Cinematographe Lumiere in 1895, through Hitchcock, Disney and the world’s most successful franchises Star Wars and James Bond, to more modern classics such as the Blues Brothers and My Neighbour Totoro - there is truly something for everyone.

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Cinématographe Lumière (1895) Poster, French
Cinématographe Lumière (1895) Poster, French
Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP
Estimate: 40,000 – 60,000 GBP
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Vertigo (1958) Poster, US
Vertigo (1958) Poster, US
Estimate: 7,000 – 10,000 GBP
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Breakfast at Tiffany's / Colazione da Tiffany (1961), Italian, Preliminary artwork. Gouache on art board for the Italian 55 x 39 inch poster. First Italian release 1962
Breakfast at Tiffany's / Colazione da Tiffany (1961), Italian, Preliminary artwork. Gouache on art board for the Italian 55 x 39 inch poster. First Italian release 1962
Estimate: 12,000 – 18,000 GBP
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Suspicion / Soupcons (1941) Poster, French, First French release 1946
Suspicion / Soupcons (1941) Poster, French, First French release 1946
Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 GBP
Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 GBP
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The Big Shot / Le Caid (1942) Poster, French, First French release 1949
The Big Shot / Le Caid (1942) Poster, French, First French release 1949
Estimate: 5,000 – 8,000 GBP
Estimate: 5,000 – 8,000 GBP
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The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), US, Banner
The Man with the Golden Arm (1955), US, Banner
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP
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Devil's Harvest (1942) Poster, US
Devil's Harvest (1942) Poster, US
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP
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Bullitt (1968) Poster, US
Bullitt (1968) Poster, US
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP
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The Gift of Cinema: Revisit these Classic Films for the Holidays

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It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Poster, US, Signed by James Stewart
It's a Wonderful Life (1946) Poster, US, Signed by James Stewart
Estimate: 5,000 – 8,000 GBP
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Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), US, Card number 6
Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961), US, Card number 6
Estimate: 1,600 – 2,400 GBP
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Goldfinger (1964), US, Lobby card number 8
Goldfinger (1964), US, Lobby card number 8
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
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Yellow Submarine (1968), US, Promotional banner
Yellow Submarine (1968), US, Promotional banner
Estimate: 800 – 1,200 GBP
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Casablanca (1942) Poster, Australian, First Australian release 1944
Casablanca (1942) Poster, Australian, First Australian release 1944
Estimate: 6,000 – 9,000 GBP
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King Kong (1933) Poster, Czechoslovakian
King Kong (1933) Poster, Czechoslovakian
Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP
Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP
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Singin' in the Rain (1952), US, Deluxe lobby card
Singin' in the Rain (1952), US, Deluxe lobby card
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
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Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Poster, US, Special double-sided roadshow display
Lawrence of Arabia (1962) Poster, US, Special double-sided roadshow display
Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 GBP
Estimate: 10,000 – 15,000 GBP
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Jaws (1975) Poster, US
Jaws (1975) Poster, US
Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 GBP
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The Godfather (1972) Poster, Australian
The Godfather (1972) Poster, Australian
Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Out of this World Sci Fi

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2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Poster, US, Style D
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968) Poster, US, Style D
Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 GBP
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Blade Runner (1982) Poster, British
Blade Runner (1982) Poster, British
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982) Poster, US, Advance
E.T. the Extra Terrestrial (1982) Poster, US, Advance
Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Return of the Jedi (1983) Poster, US
Return of the Jedi (1983) Poster, US
Estimate: 800 – 1,200 GBP
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The Man who Fell to Earth (1976) Poster, US, New York subway
The Man who Fell to Earth (1976) Poster, US, New York subway
Estimate: 800 – 1,200 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Planet of the Apes (1968) Poster, British
Planet of the Apes (1968) Poster, British
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Forbidden Planet (1956) Poster, US, Signed by Anne Francis, played Altaira Morbius, Warren Stevens, played Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow and Richard Anderson played Chief Quinn
Forbidden Planet (1956) Poster, US, Signed by Anne Francis, played Altaira Morbius, Warren Stevens, played Lt. 'Doc' Ostrow and Richard Anderson played Chief Quinn
Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 GBP
Estimate: 8,000 – 12,000 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Blonde Ambition

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The Birds (1963) Poster, US
The Birds (1963) Poster, US
Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Rear Window (1954), US, Lobby card
Rear Window (1954), US, Lobby card
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Bus Stop (1956) Poster, British
Bus Stop (1956) Poster, British
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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The Lady From Shanghai (1948), US, Title card
The Lady From Shanghai (1948), US, Title card
Estimate: 400 – 600 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Le Mepris / Contempt (1963) Poster, French
Le Mepris / Contempt (1963) Poster, French
Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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High Society / La Haute Societe (1956) Poster, French, First French release 1957
High Society / La Haute Societe (1956) Poster, French, First French release 1957
Estimate: 1,400 – 2,600 GBP
Estimate: 1,400 – 2,600 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Action!

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Bullitt (1968) Poster, French
Bullitt (1968) Poster, French
Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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The Getaway (1972) Poster, British, Re-release 1979
The Getaway (1972) Poster, British, Re-release 1979
Estimate: 500 – 800 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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The Italian Job (1969) Poster, Japanese, First Japanese release 1970
The Italian Job (1969) Poster, Japanese, First Japanese release 1970
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Per un Pugno di Dollari / A Fistful of Dollars (1964) Poster, US
Per un Pugno di Dollari / A Fistful of Dollars (1964) Poster, US
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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The Mechanic (1972), US, Original storyboard artwork
The Mechanic (1972), US, Original storyboard artwork
Estimate: 3,000 – 5,000 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Sanjuro (1962) Poster, Japanese, Style C
Sanjuro (1962) Poster, Japanese, Style C
Estimate: 1,400 – 2,600 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Dirty Harry (1971) Poster, US, Life Magazine advance style B
Dirty Harry (1971) Poster, US, Life Magazine advance style B
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP
Estimate: 4,000 – 6,000 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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The Persuaders / Attenti a Quei due…..Chiamate Londra (1971) Poster, Italian, First Italian release 1974
The Persuaders / Attenti a Quei due…..Chiamate Londra (1971) Poster, Italian, First Italian release 1974
Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Something for the Kids

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Bambi (1942) Poster, French, First French release 1947
Bambi (1942) Poster, French, First French release 1947
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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How to Fish (1942) Poster, Australian
How to Fish (1942) Poster, Australian
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Tonari no Totoro / My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Poster, Japanese
Tonari no Totoro / My Neighbor Totoro (1988) Poster, Japanese
Estimate: 600 – 900 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Mickey Mouse Alpine Climbers (1936) Poster, US, Special silkscreen
Mickey Mouse Alpine Climbers (1936) Poster, US, Special silkscreen
Estimate: 14,000 – 22,000 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Lady and the Tramp / Lili e il Vagabondo (1955) Poster, Italian
Lady and the Tramp / Lili e il Vagabondo (1955) Poster, Italian
Estimate: 2,000 – 3,000 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Hey There, it's Yogi Bear / Les Aventures de Yogi le Nounours (1964), French, Original French artwork for the French film poster. Gouache on artboard
Hey There, it's Yogi Bear / Les Aventures de Yogi le Nounours (1964), French, Original French artwork for the French film poster. Gouache on artboard
Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 GBP
Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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Tom and Jerry (1955) Poster, US, Stock poster
Tom and Jerry (1955) Poster, US, Stock poster
Estimate: 1,200 – 1,800 GBP
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24 November–2 December 2020 | 2:00 PM GMT | London
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