Lot 182 Full Bleed One-Sheet, (26.25 x 40) Fine on Linen

Sold Stock #165535 | Sold Dec 21 2023

MAN OF THE WORLD (1931)

Collectible Posters Live Auction US Dec 2023

Lot # 182: Full Bleed One-Sheet, (26.25" x 40"); Fine+ on Linen

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Full Bleed One-Sheet, (26.25" x 40")
Fine+ on Linen
Paramount, 1931

This is the only extant copy of this poster that we are aware of. It is a glowing image of Carole Lombard and William Powell. Interestingly, the source image for the artwork depicts Lombard with a cigarette in her hand and Powell is lighting with a match emitting the glow. The artist decided to omit the cigarette.

Prior to restoration, this poster had previous issues including light crimping, chipping, and fold and cross-fold wear. There have also been sporadic touch-ups including to the P in Powell, the area under Powell's tie and fold lines, plus there has been painting to the black background in the upper left. Now on linen, the poster displays very well.

William Powell stars in this romantic drama as a caddish novelist based in Paris, France, who is blackmailing the uncle of a young American woman (Carole Lombard) and whose dark intentions extend to starting a relationship with her when she arrives in the city. This is a fantastic portrait of Carole Lombard and William Powell from their first onscreen team-up. In real life, Lombard and Powell would soon become husband and wife.

Estimate: $5,000 - 10,000
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