174. THE GRAND ILLUSION - French Double Grande French Double Grande (63 x 94) Country-of-Origin Fine on Linen

Sold Stock #182106 | Sold Mar 26 2025

GRAND ILLUSION, THE (1937)

Collectible Posters Auction: Spring 2025

174. THE GRAND ILLUSION - French Double Grande French Double Grande (63" x 94"); Country-of-Origin; Fine+ on Linen

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French Double Grande (63" x 94"); Country-of-Origin
Fine+ on Linen; Artwork by Herve' Morvan
RAC, R-1946

French star Jean Gabin is beautifully depicted in this large-format, country-of-origin poster from the film's French theatrical re-release. Originally folded, the poster had some border pinholes and separation at the ends of some folds, along with fold wear that included crimping, small chips, and several areas of minor paper loss in the background. The poster has been professionally linen-backed, with expert touch-ups to address these issues, including sporadic touch-up in the dark blue areas. The artwork differs completely from that of the film's original release posters.

Regarded as one of the finest anti-war films, "La Grande Illusion," directed by Jean Renoir, stands as an exquisite masterpiece. In the midst of World War I, two French airmen, Jean Gabin and Pierre Fresnay, are downed over German territory and captured. Following numerous escape attempts, they find themselves in a fortress overseen by the aristocratic Erich von Stroheim. Amidst their captivity, an extraordinary friendship blossoms between the adversaries, even while the Frenchmen concoct plans for another escape.

Estimate: $4,000 - 8,000

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