Timeless Film Posters Lead Bonhams Entertainment Memorabilia Sale
London--Bonhams is offering an extraordinary selection of timeless film posters at its entertainment memorabilia sale on Wednesday 18 July in London. Leading the sale is a rare poster of the American classic King Kong, estimated at £50,000-70,000. It is one of only two copies of the Czech Poster known to exist.
Also on offer is a poster from the James Bond series, Diamonds are Forever, featuring Sean Connery, in his famous pose, clutching a gun to his chest, estimated at £20,000-30,000.
Other highlights in the sale include:
- The Beatles: A Belfast Concert Poster, 1964, estimated at £25,000-28,000.
- Le Mans: Original poster artwork by Tom Jung, Cinema Center Films/ Solar Productions, 1971. Estimated at £8,000-12,000. Thomas Jung is an advertising art director, grapHic designer and illustrator who is best known for his movie poster art work having also worked on Doctor Zhivago, Grand Prix, Star Wars, The Dogs of war and Once Upon a Time in America.
Image: Rare 1933 Czech King Kong poster (£50,000-70,000) and Diamonds are Forever poster (£20,000-30,000)
