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THE GRAND ILLUSION - French Grande (47" x 63"); Country-of-Origin; Very Fine- on Linen

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:1,500.00 USD Estimated At:3,000.00 - 6,000.00 USD
THE GRAND ILLUSION - French Grande (47  x 63 ); Country-of-Origin; Very Fine- on Linen
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THE GRAND ILLUSION

French Grande (47" x 63"); Country-of-Origin
Very Fine- on Linen; Artwork by Bernard Lancy
R.A.C., R-1946

For the first time, PropStore is offering a large-format poster featuring the exquisite artwork of Bernard Lancy, which appears to be much rarer than its smaller moyenne counterpart.

This fabulous image has been professionally mounted on linen with extensive airbrush work within the white field. There is a small hole next to Renoir's name in the lower right and very minor fold wear.

Regarded as one of the finest anti-war films, "La Grande Illusion," directed by Jean Renoir, stands as an exquisite masterpiece. In the midst of World War I, two French airmen, Jean Gabin and Pierre Fresnay, are downed over German territory and captured. Following numerous escape attempts, they find themselves in a fortress overseen by the aristocratic Erich von Stroheim. Amidst their captivity, an extraordinary friendship blossoms between the adversaries, even while the Frenchmen concoct plans for another escape.

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.