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Auction: 24013 - Original Vintage Film Posters
Lot: 41

The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby (1947)
Original British poster
Artist: Edward Ardizzone, CBE, RA (1900-1979)

Unframed: 22 x 28 in. (56 x 71 cm)

Linen backed

Edward Ardizzone was an English painter, print-maker and war artist. He also wrote and illustrated books, many for children. After the war Ardizzone was commissioned by Ealing Studios and Guinness to design promotional material. Most film posters were designed in house by studio artists and designers. However, throughout the 40s and 50s Ealing Studios broke the mould by adopting an ambitious and inventive approach to poster design. Headed by S. John Woods, a formidable graphic designer in his own right, the Ealing advertising department invited contemporary artists and designers to create posters for their films.

This British drama was directed by Alberto Cavalcanti, and stars Derek Bond, Cedric Hardwicke and Mary Merrall. The screenplay was based on the novel of the same name by Charles Dickens. It is the story of a kind young man, who struggles to protect his family and friends from the abusive exploitation of his mean uncle.

Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to folds and very minor wear to the bottom right edge.

Material of piece: Paper, backed on linen


literature: The Book of International Film Posters, Tiger Books International Ltd., 1985, p. 121

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Estimate
£800 to £1,200

Starting price
£600