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"Il Buono, Il Brutto, Il Cattivo". Propstore is pleased to present this rare complete set of three striking character panels created exclusively for the world premiere of Sergio Leone's The Good, The Bad and The Ugly (1966). The premiere occurred in Rome, Italy, when it was first released in cinemas in December 1966 and wasn't released in the US for another twelve months. Each large banner (comprising two sections) is simple in design, showcasing a black-and-white image of the three main stars: Blondie/the Man with No Name (Clint Eastwood), Tuco (Eli Wallach) and Angel Eyes (Lee Van Cleef). The images used create a sense of intimidation, which is seen perfectly when the three men engage in a famous Mexican standoff showdown. These large banners are presented as conservation linen-backed and rarely come to market, making them highly desirable. A great and unique addition for any fan of this definitive spaghetti Western, which has paved the way for the Western genre and influenced cinema and popular culture.
Provenance: David Frangioni is a published author, music businessman, producer, technologist, engineer, philanthropist, and drummer. He has worked with Aerosmith, Shakira, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Robbie Williams, and hundreds more. He is CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine and has several books published, including Clint Eastwood: Icon: The Essential Film Art Collection and Crash: The World's Greatest Drum Kits, both by Insight Editions. Frangioni is considered one of the world's most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia and boasts an enviable archive of movie posters and memorabilia.
(Each Banner Approx.): 39.5" x 109" (100 x 277 cm)
Condition: Fine
All conservation linen-backed with minimal restoration. There has been work done to the fold lines and overlaps and some small areas of paper loss have been replaced. All restoration has been kept to a minimum to preserve the authenticity of these unique posters.
Artist: Unknown Artist
£20000 - 40000
VAT Status: Ω
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