552. British Quad 102 cm x 76 cm (40 x 30), Fine Linen-Backed Unknown Artist | BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE, THE (1956)

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BATTLE OF THE RIVER PLATE, THE (1956)

Collectible Posters Auction - London Spring 2026

552. British Quad; 102 cm x 76 cm (40" x 30"), Fine+ Linen-Backed; Unknown Artist

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British Quad; 102 cm x 76 cm (40" x 30")
Fine+ Linen-Backed; Unknown Artist
Rank, c.1960s

A British quad poster from an early re-release (c.1960s) of The Battle of the River Plate, directed by Michael Powell and Emeric Pressburger. The design is based on the original artwork by celebrated British poster artist Eric Pulford. Its composition, rooted in Pulford's dynamic illustrative style, emphasises both the commanding presence of its opposing naval figures and the vast scale of the sea-based conflict that unfolds between them. Based on the true events of the Battle of the River Plate during the early days of the Second World War, the film chronicles the pursuit of the German pocket battleship Admiral Graf Spee by British naval forces. Noted for its large-scale production and use of real naval vessels, the film was praised for its authenticity and remains one of the most accomplished British war films of its era.

Conservation line-backed with very light fold line restoration and touch-up on the pinholes in the corners. This would be graded higher were it not for a tiny amount of paper replacement in the top left corner.