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Alex's (Malcolm McDowell) screen-matched bedroom poster from Stanley Kubrick's A Clockwork Orange. Prior to his arrest and aversion therapy, Alex decorated his room with a variety of sexual imagery and statues, including a poster on the wall by his bed. After he was released, he returned home to discover all of his belongings had been sold off as compensation for his victims. Subtle nuances in the printing and canvas texture screen-match to close-up shots of the poster in the film.

Added to the United States' film registry in 2020, Kubrick's film remains one of the landmarks in the relaxation of control on cinema since the introduction of the Motion Picture Production Code set in the 1930s. It carries a history of being banned in various countries after its release, even after Kubrick replaced scenes to obtain an "R" rating for its re-release. It has been nominated for four Academy Awards®, seven BAFTA® awards, and three Golden Globe® awards.

This black-and-white poster originated from the collection of title designer Pablo Ferro. It is printed on canvas and believed to be enlarged from a smaller drawing. The back of the poster retains a layer of plaster from where it was peeled off the wall. It exhibits discoloration, pinholes, minor tearing in one corner, adhesive residue, and creasing from being rolled for storage. Dimensions: (flat) 48" x 48" (122 cm x 122)

Estimate: $10,000 - 20,000

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