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How to Start an Original Film Poster Collection

2 - 8 February 2022

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Film poster expert Bruce Marchant shares his top tips on how to start a vintage film poster collection. In this episode of Expert Voices, discover some of the gems he’s recommending from a selection in our Original Film Posters sale (2 – 8 February 2022). Click here to watch more Sotheby’s videos.

Original Film Posters

2–9 February 2022 | 10:00 AM GMT | London

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