227. SUNSET BOULEVARD - One Sheet (27 x 41) Style A Very Fine Folded

Sold Stock #305806 | Sold Apr 6 2026

SUNSET BOULEVARD (1950)

Collectible Posters Live Auction: Los Angeles Spring 2026

227. SUNSET BOULEVARD - One Sheet (27" x 41"); Style A; Very Fine+ Folded

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This lot will be auctioned on Friday, March 6th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST / 12:30pm EST / 5:30pm GMT. Lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on Saturday, March 7th or Sunday, March 8th in the timed online portion of the sale.

One Sheet (27" x 41"); Style A ;
Very Fine+ Folded
Paramount, 1950

The haunting face of the faded silent-film star Norma Desmond (Gloria Swanson) threatens the relationship between William Holden and Nancy Olsen on this "Style A" one sheet. This example is folded in excellent condition and displays light fold wear with tiny cross-fold separation, light "ghosting" in the upper half of the right border, and a light crease on each panel from the poster being bumped when it was fully folded. For collectors seeking unrestored, unbacked examples of classic vintage posters, this is the one to have.

"All right, Mr. DeMille, I'm ready for my close-up." Gloria Swanson showed true professionalism when she took on the role of aging actress Norma Desmond in this sensational and dark look at Hollywood. Billy Wilder directed this nightmarish film noir thriller and it became one of the absolutely timeless classics. Erich von Stroheim and William Holden (as Joe Gillis) co-star, but it was Swanson's show and comeback vehicle. The film was nominated for 11 Academy Awards and took three: Best Art Direction, Score, and Screenplay.

Estimate: $6,000 - 12,000
Size

Item size: 16.14" × 10.63" × 0" (41cm × 27cm × 0cm)

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