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An exceptionally rare Italian Four-Foglio poster from the promotion of Blake Edwards' classic romantic comedy Breakfast At Tiffany's. Written by Truman Capote and starring Audrey Hepburn, this film set a very high bar for the rom-com genre while making Hepburn an international style icon with the help of that Givenchy dress and a pair of Manhattan sunglasses. Capote initially wanted Marilyn Monroe to play the starring role, but today it is difficult to imagine anyone other than Hepburn in the part.

This poster features artwork by renowned Italian artist Ercole Brini. The last example of it being offered in auction was over a decade ago, and it is easy to see why it's so desirable among collectors. Brini's full-length portrait of Hepburn as Holly Golightly is as chic as the woman herself, and his printed signature can be found in the top left corner.

The poster is conservation linen-backed, with restoration to the top-right border which encroaches slightly on the middle three letters of "Hepburn". There is a 4 cm tear on the top right border, slight fold-line wear, and some tiny areas of surface paper loss in places, all of which has been addressed to a high standard during the backing and restoration process, making the poster display to truly stunning effect. Dimensions (paper only): 140 cm x 198 cm (55" x 78")

Estimate: £8,000 - 16,000 M

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