118. THE DEVIL IS A WOMAN - One Sheet One Sheet (27 x 41) Style B Very Fine on Linen

Sold Stock #180796 | Sold Apr 3 2025

DEVIL IS A WOMAN, THE (1935)

Collectible Posters Auction: Spring 2025

118. THE DEVIL IS A WOMAN - One Sheet One Sheet (27" x 41"); Style B; Very Fine+ on Linen

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This lot will be auctioned on Friday, March 7th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close as part of the Day 2 Online auction on Saturday, March 8th.

One Sheet (27" x 41"); Style B
Very Fine+ on Linen
Paramount, 1935

This beautiful and graphically stunning "Style B" poster from director Josef von Sternberg's comedy/drama about a young man warned by his captain about the deadly appeal of an irresistible seductress features one of the great images of the 1930s. Prior to professional linen-backing, the poster was in very good condition and exhibited pinholes, border wear with small chips, general fold wear with crossfold separation and small tears on the lower corners. Expert restoration has addressed these items with touch-up to portions of the folds and crossfolds and a small area of touch-up in the lower black field near the Paramount logo. This poster is nothing short of spectacular when viewed in person and the image of Marlene Dietrich using her charms on Cesar Romero has become a classic image of motion picture artwork at its finest.

Marlene Dietrich captivates as a Spanish courtesan in her final collaboration with director Josef von Sternberg, seducing military officers with her charm. Cesar Romero plays her bewildered Latin lover, while Lionel Atwill excels in one of his best non-horror roles, solidifying Dietrich's status as Hollywood's ultimate femme fatale.

Estimate: $40,000 - 80,000

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