{"id":27785,"date":"2023-08-11T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-11T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/propstore.com\/?p=27785"},"modified":"2023-08-11T11:01:12","modified_gmt":"2023-08-11T11:01:12","slug":"poster-fall-2023-featured-lots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/propstore.com\/blog\/poster-fall-2023-featured-lots\/","title":{"rendered":"FEATURED LOTS | Fall Online Collectible Posters Auction: London 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Whether you\u2019re a devout poster collector, a movie buff, or looking for an eye-catching piece of art for your walls, there is something for everyone in our twelfth UK poster auction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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With online bidding now open until September 7, over 600 posters, concept art, original artworks, and autographed memorabilia pieces are going under the hammer \u2013 including James Bond, Star Wars, Horror, and our largest Alternative Movie Poster category yet. So, look at our Top 10 picks of the auction \u2013 remember, get your bids in early if you want a shot at scoring your own piece of entertainment history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot #8
AKIRA (1988)
Original Hand-painted Animation Cel with Production Background and Shot Breakdown, 1988, Unknown Artist; Very Fine
Est \u00a33,000 – \u00a36,000<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Widely regarded as one of the greatest animated and science fiction films ever made \u2013 and a landmark moment in introducing Japanese animation to the rest of the world – Katsuhiro Otomo\u2019s Akira (1988) has remained a cornerstone of the cyberpunk genre and significantly impacts cinematic visions of the future to this day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This hand-painted animation cel from the groundbreaking film features the powerful psychic Tetsuo Shima as he steals the now-iconic bike owned by his best friend Shotaro Kaneda to escape from the hospital and leave Neo-Tokyo. The cel is painted in gouache onto an acetate sheet. The cel has its original pencil production drawing of the same scene labeled \u201cB8\u201d with annotations in blue pencil. Accompanying the cel is a production shot background sheet on green-colored paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot #239
JAMES BOND: THUNDERBALL (1965)
UK Quad – Advance – Linen Backed, 1965; Frank McCarthy, Robert McGinnis; Very Fine
Est \u00a38,000 – \u00a316,000<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Something of a \u201choly grail\u201d for 007 fans \u2013 this Advance UK Quad for Thunderball (1965) features four total illustration panels \u2013 two by Frank McCarthy and two by Robert McGinnis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The poster was designed to be cut into four pieces \u2013 each revealing a new facet of the story as Bond takes to the sky, the sea, the beach… and wherever the scantily clad women are. Very few examples (complete or otherwise) have survived, with this conservation linen-backed example being previously quartered and now re-assembled to present as an entire cinema Quad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot #31
THE AVENGERS (2012)
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Evans, Chris Hemsworth, Mark Ruffalo, Jeremy Renner, Clark Gregg Autographed US One-Sheet, 2012; BLT Communications, LLC; Very Fine-
Est \u00a31,500 – \u00a33,000<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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It’s undeniable what a considerable success Marvel and its movies have become over recent years, and the first crossover film, The Avengers (2012), is a testament to the strength of the MCU\u2019s ensemble cast. The Avengers marked just the beginning for the culture-shifting series by grossing a staggering $1.5 billion and laying the groundwork for the subsequent phases of the Marvel cinematic universe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This autographed US One-Sheet is signed by Robert Downey Jr. (Iron Man), Chris Evans (Captain America), Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Mark Ruffalo (The Hulk), Jeremy Renner (Hawkeye), and Clark Gregg (Agent Phil Coulson). One of the newer film releases within the catalog, this is a perfect poster for superhero fans or autograph collectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot #602
WHO FRAMED ROGER RABBIT (1988)
Richard Williams Hand-drawn Artwork of Roger Rabbit, Jessica Rabbit, and Baby Herman, 2011; Near Mint
Est \u00a32,000 – \u00a34,000<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This is a unique piece of original movie art, created in 2011 by Richard Williams as a donation to Aardman Animation\u2019s charity auction in aid of Wallace and Gromit\u2019s Grand Appeal. Hand-drawn by Williams, the animation director of Who Framed Roger Rabbit (1988) and won two Academy Awards\u00ae for his work on the film, this piece is rendered in colored crayons and pencil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Depicting the trio of Roger Rabbit, Jessica Rabbit, and Baby Herman \u2013 the image captures the character\u2019s personalities perfectly \u2013 with Roger gazing lovingly at the ever-glamorous Jessica and Herman, well, being Herman! Interestingly, Williams loved Herman so much that he insisted on doing all of the animations for the character himself, so it is no surprise to see him in later works from the artist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot #214
RAIDERS OF THE LOST ARK (1981)
Harrison Ford Autographed Original Rolled One-Sheet, 1981; Richard Amsel; Near Mint-
Est \u00a31,500 – \u00a33,000<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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An introduction to a hero \u2013 this is the first theatrical poster for Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981) which was the debut outing for adventurer and archaeologist Indiana Jones, played by the enigmatic Harrison Ford. Featuring a stunning study of the titular character by Richard Amsel, the poster gives Indy his iconic whip and fedora and transforms him into a powerful image now synonymous with the term \u201cadventure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Autographed by Ford himself, the signature has been verified by authenticators Beckett and comes with a Beckett Certificate of Authenticity and photographic evidence of the actor signing the poster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot #511
STAR WARS: RETURN OF THE JEDI (1983)
Japanese B2 – Yamakatsu ‘Starfall’ Poster, 1983; Noriyoshi Ohrai; Very Fine
Est \u00a31,000 – \u00a32,000<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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For the third chapter of the original Star Wars trilogy, Return of the Jedi, Lucasfilm successfully chose several internationally acclaimed artists to present a varied series of designs for the Worldwide advertising campaign. Selecting acclaimed Star Wars artist Noriyoshi Ohrai, the \u201cStarfall\u201d design was created \u2013 which features C-3PO and R2-D2 as they watch the galaxy explode around them, with the glow of red and green lightsabers at each side of the piece.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Yamakatsu-issued Style B Japanese B2 was not an official cinema piece but was sold exclusively in a very small number of Japanese cinemas, making this not only one of the most beautiful Star Wars posters but one of the most scarce also.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot #593
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS (1953)
Dark Hall Mansion Archive: Hand-Numbered Private Proof Regular Foil Print by Tom Whalen, 2014; Near Mint-
Est \u00a3200 – \u00a3400<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Coming from the featured collection of this auction \u2013 Dark Hall Mansion Archive \u2013 Tom Whalen\u2019s interpretation of Byron Haskin’s classic film adaptation of H. G. Wells’ science fiction novel War of the Worlds was the first design of Dark Hall Mansion’s Seminal Film Series in 2014.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This officially licensed screen print by Whalen features striking imagery with the alien warships dominating, leaving a path of destruction and chaos. This example is a Regular Foil Private Proof edition labeled “#P\/P8”. Beginning in 2011, Dark Hall Mansion had established itself as one of the leading names in offering creative and in-demand alternative movie posters. Over the years, they released various poster designs created by leading and established artists who produced imaginative interpretations of cinema, music, and more. Most importantly, their releases were officially licensed by the film, television, and music brands they worked with, making their posters part of the official collecting legacies of these classic titles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot #144
FORBIDDEN PLANET (1956)
Hand-Numbered Limited Edition Mondo Print by Laurent Durieux, 2014; Near Mint
Est \u00a3700 – \u00a31,400<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Taking two months to perfect the design, this limited edition variant alternative movie poster for Forbidden Planet combines the retro feeling of the film with a modern color palette of eye-catching blues, pinks, and oranges. Established Belgian artist Laurent Durieux \u2013 now a mainstay of Alternative Movie Poster art \u2013 features Robby the Robot at the heart of the image atop a stunning galactic landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Printed by D&L Screenprinting and numbered #62\/200 \u2013 this is a fantastic poster that gives a new perspective to a classic piece of science fiction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot #26
APOLLO 13 (1995)
Limited Edition Print by Alan Bean Signed by Tom Hanks, Ron Howard, Bill Paxton, Kevin Bacon, Gary Sinise, Jim Lovell, and Fred Haise, 1995; Near Mint
Est  \u00a31,000 – \u00a32,000<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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This limited edition print (hand-numbered #980 of 1000) from Alan Bean features an impactful image of the moment one of Apollo XIII\u2019s oxygen explodes \u2013 along with portraits of the actual Apollo crew and their movie counterparts underneath. Celebrating \u201cAmerica\u2019s finest hours in space flight\u201d and the film made about the triumph \u2013 this is more than just a movie poster; this is a commemoration of human ingenuity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Signed by not only the featured cast members but members of the actual Apollo XIII – Jim Lovell, Fred Haise, and director Ron Howard – this is an excellent piece of movie and space history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Lot #80
BLADE RUNNER (1982)
Hand-Numbered Limited Edition Print by Tyler Stout, 2008; Near Mint+
Est \u00a3600 – \u00a31,200<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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We are delighted to offer one of the Regular edition designs printed on heavy stock creme paper by D&L Screenprinting. This print is hand-numbered #85\/250.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Although Blade Runner may have celebrated its 40th<\/sup> anniversary last year, artist Tyler Stout\u2019s hand-numbered limited edition reimagining of the film\u2019s poster sold out almost immediately upon its release in 2008. Issued for Alamo Drafthouse\u2019s “Big-Screen Classics” season, which ran from April 26th – 28th, 2008, this print has become one of the most desirable \u2018Mondo\u2019 prints on the secondary market. We are delighted to offer one of the Regular edition designs \u2013 hand-numbered #85\/200 – printed on heavy stock creme paper by D&L Screenprinting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join us on September 7th<\/sup> at 12 pm BST\/4 am PT when the lots will begin to close in our timed online auction. And remember to get those bids in early if you want a shot at picking up some incredible pieces of visual entertainment history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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