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Auction: 24013 - Original Vintage Film Posters
Lot: 2

Superman (1948)
Original Belgian poster
Unframed: 21.5 x 14 in. (54.6 x 35.5 cm)
Framed: 26 1/2 x 20 in. (67.3 x 50.8 cm)

Linen backed and conservation framed with UV plexiglass

This rare 1940s Belgian poster does not surface very often.

Superman, created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster, first appeared in a DC Comic in June 1938. His film debut was in this 1941 series of short animated films, produced by Fleischer Studios. This 1948 fifteen part film was produced by Columbia Pictures and was the first live action appearance of the superhero.

Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to folds.

Material of piece: Paper, backed on linen
Material of frame: Obeche wood, card mount and UV plexiglass

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Estimate
£1,200 to £1,800

Starting price
£1000