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BALL OF FIRE - First Post-War Release Italian Three Sheet (39.5" x 79.5"); Fine+ on Linen

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:750.00 USD Estimated At:1,500.00 - 3,000.00 USD
BALL OF FIRE - First Post-War Release Italian Three Sheet (39.5  x 79.5 ); Fine+ on Linen
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BALL OF FIRE

First Post-War Release Italian Three Sheet (39.5" x 79.5")
Fine+ on Linen; Artwork by Georgio Olivetti
TransWorld Films, 1947

This spectacular poster from Howard Hawks' classic comedy romance was printed on two panels with artwork by Georgio Olivetti. It had fold wear with chips and tears and in the borders. These items were addressed by expert restoration after the poster was linen-backed and there is sporadic airbrushing in the borders. The images of Barbara Stanwyck and Gary Cooper are shown to full advantage on this beautiful large-format poster.

Howard Hawks brought together Gary Cooper and Barbara Stanwyck - in the first of four films together - with this romantic comedy co-written by Billy Wilder. Cooper stars as one of seven professors attempting to write an encyclopedia, whose research brings him into the troublesome orbit of a sassy nightclub performer (Stanwyck).

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