Propstore—one of the world’s leading film and TV entertainment memorabilia auction specialists—has announced the launch of its 14th UK poster auction. Over 400 rare, sought-after movie posters and artworks are expected to fetch in excess of £300,000 ($330,000). The auction is now open for bidding online until 30 May 2024 in a hybrid event that welcomes absentee, telephone, and online bidders.
David Frangioni Collection—Considered one of the world’s most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of Clint Eastwood memorabilia and boasting an enviable archive of movie posters, Frangioni’s collection is one of a certified film lover. In his career as a musician and producer, he has worked with Aerosmith, Shakira, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne, Robbie Williams, and hundreds more. He is CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine and has several books published, including Clint Eastwood: Icon: The Essential Film Art Collection.
From the David Frangioni Collection, an Italian Two-Panel (4-Foglio) – Blue Style – Linen-Backed poster for FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE (1965), est. £4,000 – £8,000.
Also from the collection, a Clint Eastwood Autographed Special Promotional Poster for BRONCO BILLY (1980), est. £500 – £1,000.
Looking for other favorites from the genre? This US Window Card, est. £1,000 – £2,000, from THE WILD BUNCH (1969) is on offer.
Western Genre auction highlights include:
FOR A FEW DOLLARS MORE (1965) David Frangioni Collection: Italian Two-Panel (4-Foglio) – Blue Style – Linen-Backed, 1965, est. £4,000 – £8,000
THE WILD BUNCH (1969) David Frangioni Collection: US Window Card, 1969, est. £1,000 – £2,000
THE GOOD, THE BAD AND THE UGLY (1966) David Frangioni Collection: Italian Locandina – Linen-Backed, 1966, est. £800 – £1,600
PALE RIDER (1985) David Frangioni Collection: British Bus Stop Poster, 1985, est. £600 – £1,200
BRONCO BILLY (1980) David Frangioni Collection: Clint Eastwood Autographed Special Promotional Poster, 1980, est. £500 – £1,000
HIGH PLAINS DRIFTER (1973) US One-Sheet – Linen-Backed, 1973, est. £300 – £600
A FISTFUL OF DOLLARS (1964) David Frangioni Collection: Set of Eight US Lobby Cards, 1967, est. £200 – £400
YOUNG GUNS (1988) Kiefer Sutherland, Lou Diamond Phillips and Dermot Mulroney Autographed Mini Poster, est. £200 – £400
Mark Hochman, Director of Posters and Music at Propstore UK, commented: “Propstore is delighted to be offering such a fantastic selection of posters from the Western genre – that made names like Clint Eastwood known worldwide. With the addition of the David Frangioni Collection – this is a highly sought after series of posters that I know bidders will love.”
The auction is suitable for fans with a variety of budgets and is now open for registration and bidding via: https://propstoreauction.com/auctions/info/id/395
BIDDING IS NOW OPEN UNTIL 30th MAY 2024
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