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BICYCLE THIEVES - Italian 2-Fogli (39" x 55"); Country-of-Origin; Very Fine on Linen

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:3,000.00 USD Estimated At:6,000.00 - 12,000.00 USD
BICYCLE THIEVES - Italian 2-Fogli (39  x 55 ); Country-of-Origin; Very Fine on Linen
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BICYCLE THIEVES

Italian 2-Fogli (39" x 55"); Country-of-Origin
Very Fine on Linen; Artwork by Ercole Brini
ENIC, 1948

This poster elevated the artist Ercole Brini to iconic status even before he created timeless Italian release posters for Audrey Hepburn films such as Sabrina, Funny Face, and Breakfast at Tiffany's. This Italian 2-folio poster, from the film's first release and the most rare, features his legendary artwork.

The poster had pinholes at each corner and minor chipping along the fold lines, but these have been carefully retouched. There was also a small hole below the artist's name in the upper-left corner, which has been expertly restored with linen-backing. Now, the poster looks splendid.

Widely considered one of the greatest films ever made, Vittorio De Sica's neorealist heartbreaker tells the story of a man's struggle to provide for his family and to set a moral example for his son in depression-era World War II Italy.

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