Reality check: you canโt honestly call yourself a film buff in 2022 if youโre still rocking with the old Pulp Fiction and Scarface prints. Thankfully, the opportunity to upgrade has arrived this week courtesy of Sothebyโs, which is now auctioning a whole lot of impressive interior design pieces through its Original Film Posters event (including a version of the latter print we just ragged on).
โOriginal Film Posters demonstrates over 100 years of cinematic history from across the globe,โ notes the official Sothebyโs auction overview.
โFeaturing promotional materials including posters, lobby cards, production stills and original artworks used to herald some of the worldโs most iconic films, estimates range from ยฃ300 to ยฃ30,000.โ
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Highlights range from an โexceptionally rareโ withdrawn international concept poster for The Empire Strikes Back (estimate: ยฃ14,000-22,000), an Italian poster for La Dolce Vita (estimate: ยฃ18,000-26,000), as well as the obligatory British poster for the very first Bond flick, Dr No (estimate: ยฃ20,000-30,000). Based on a cursory glance of whatโs being offered, 007 fans will be spoilt for choice, with a legit sound stage exit sign from the production studio also up for grabs.
Other picks that caught our attention in this varied selection of framed delights include a tasteful Japanese poster for Wong Kar-Waiโs In The Mood For Love (estimate: ยฃ800-1,200), a British poster for The Great Escape starring Steve McQueen (estimate: ยฃ3,000-5,000), an American poster for The Graduate starring Dustin Hoffman and Anne Bancroft (estimate: ยฃ1,200-1,800), as well as pretty much anything with Audrey Hepburnโs face/name/general presence on it.
The most exceptional lots will be available to preview in Sothebyโs St George Street Gallery from February 2nd to 8th with bidding taking place exclusively online at the same time.
Find out more below.
