Ilfracombe, GB
Details
- Dimensions
- 22.83ʺW × 33.07ʺH
- Period
- 1950s
- Country of Origin
- Poland
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Unknown, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Mauve
- Condition Notes
- Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. Very Good — This vintage item has no defects, but it may show slight traces of use. less
- Description
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Although Western films were shown during the Soviet era in the Communist Bloc, American publicity materials were banned, allowing the …
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Although Western films were shown during the Soviet era in the Communist Bloc, American publicity materials were banned, allowing the state-commissioned artists to operate with total creative freedom from the demands of the big Hollywood studios, offering quirky interpretations which often had little reference to the film. One of the co-founders of the Polish School of Posters, renowned Polish artist Wiktor Gorka designed this charming poster for the first Polish release of the 1947 British film adaptation of Oscar Wilde's popular 1895 play 'An Ideal Husband', starring Paulette Goddard as the scheming femme fatale who attempts to blackmail a prominent politician and tarnish his reputation as 'an ideal husband.' A lavish and visually stunning adaptation of one of Wilde’s wittiest plays, the film featured costumes by the legendary Cecil Beaton and was the last to be directed by Sir Alexander Korda.
Conservation backed on linen with no restoration. Backing has smoothed and diminished one vertical and three horizontal folds, a few minor nicks and creases to edges and a tiny 0.25 in. tear to right edge. Light wear to crossfolds and a four inch diagonal double crease radiating from central crossfold. A few minor printing imperfections. Darkening to edges. Image and colours otherwise excellent. This piece has an attribution mark,
I am sure that it is completely authentic and take full responsibility for any authenticity
issues arising from misattribution less
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