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MODERN TIMES - One Sheet (27" x 41"); Very Fine- on Linen

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:10,000.00 USD Estimated At:20,000.00 - 40,000.00 USD
MODERN TIMES - One Sheet (27  x 41 ); Very Fine- on Linen
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MODERN TIMES

One Sheet (27" x 41")
Very Fine- on Linen
United Artists, 1936

For the comedy poster enthusiast, this is one of the rarest and most beautiful posters featuring the great comedian in his final years of peak popularity. It would be a magnificent addition to an advanced collector's portfolio.

This exceptional one-sheet, before being professionally restored, displayed pinholes at the corners and a tear from the left border at the upper horizontal fold, extending into the artwork well above the 'N' in Chaplin. Tiny touch-up points within the image are present but not distracting. The borders have been airbrushed, and the colors remain vivid, rendering this as one of the finest copies among the few that have survived.

Directed and starred in by Charlie Chaplin, this film is regarded by many as the best produced. Chaplin confirmed his prowess in filmmaking and addressing significant social issues. The film's political views partly led to the House Un-American Activities Committee wrongly accusing Chaplin of Communism. It was the last major American film to use title cards for dialogue.

This lot will be auctioned on Thursday, September 12th. The auction will begin at 9:30am PST and lots are sold sequentially via live auctioneer; tune in to the live streaming broadcast on auction day to follow the pace. Note other lots in the auction may close on September 13th.