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Six Sheet (81" x 79") ; The Collection of the Late J. Stephen Ryan
Very Fine- on Linen
MGM, 1959

Hollywood legend Cary Grant dominates this large-format poster from Alfred Hitchcock's classic tale of mistaken identity. Printed on four panels, this example was professionally linen-backed and expertly touch-upped on portions of the folds to address general wear and cross-fold separation, with spot touch-up to various places to correct small tears and tiny chips. The borders have intermittent airbrushing, primarily at the corners and where the four sections meet, to correct fold separation and edge wear. The restoration was very well performed, and the poster displays some scattered small creases from handling over time.

"North by Northwest" is a spy thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock, starring Cary Grant, Eva Marie Saint, and James Mason. Written by Ernest Lehman, it follows an innocent man mistaken for a government agent and pursued across the US by a secret organization. Featuring Bernard Herrmann's score and Saul Bass's iconic title sequence, the film was a critical and commercial hit, earning three Academy Award nominations and Hitchcock the Silver Shell for Best Director.

Estimate: $1,500 - 3,000