Lot 426 - Poster Live Auction - US One-Sheet, 1955 | MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM, THE (1955)

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Sold Stock #143994 | Sold Sep 20 2022

MAN WITH THE GOLDEN ARM, THE (1955)

Poster Live Auction - Fall 2022

Lot #426 - Poster Live Auction - US One-Sheet, 1955

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Saul Bass' US One-Sheet design for Otto Preminger's The Man with the Golden Arm (1955) was considered controversial at the time as it depicted (although heavily stylised) the broken arm of a heroin addict. A groundbreaking image highly prized by collectors and a trademark of Bass' unique style set a new standard for movie posters during the 1950s and 60s. A graphic designer by trade, Bass was one of the first to realise that the title sequences in films could be an art form unto themselves and that these could then (for continuity) be incorporated into the poster design. Saul Bass' printed signature is at the right edge.

27" x 41" (69 x 104 cm)

Additional Information: NSS #56/44

Condition: Very Good

Conservation linen-backed. Prior to being backed the poster was folded. Presents very well.

Artist: Saul Bass

£500 - 700

VAT Status: M
Size

Item size: 27" × 41" × 0.04" (68.58cm × 104.14cm × 0.1cm)