Items Similar to Original 1920s Tom Mix Silent Film Poster
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 21
Original 1920s Tom Mix Silent Film Poster
$4,800
£3,570.81
€4,186.50
CA$6,713.41
A$7,495.72
CHF 3,932.92
MX$92,510.41
NOK 49,437.35
SEK 46,257.41
DKK 31,231.97
Shipping
Retrieving quote...The 1stDibs Promise:
Authenticity Guarantee,
Money-Back Guarantee,
24-Hour Cancellation
About the Item
Original 1920s Tom Mix Silent Film Poster
Later Black Lacquer Frame 63 w x 45" h
Poster 60 w x 42" h
A striking and cinematic survivor from the silent film era, this monumental, color-saturated poster fragment is attributed to a Tom Mix feature film from the late 1920s. Printed in chromolithograph, it captures the height of Mix’s heroic image—a moment of raw tension as he engages in a dramatic river confrontation while a woman in distress looks on. Bursting with narrative energy, it’s a quintessential expression of the Western genre’s graphic roots.
Likely sourced from a two- or three-sheet lobby poster promoting a Fox Film Corporation title such as The Great K & A Train Robbery (1926) or The Last Trail (1927), this piece showcases the larger-than-life appeal that made Mix a household name. The horses, the churning river, and the frozen gestures all serve the melodrama and immediacy of silent-era action storytelling.
Archival dry-mounting to conservation board ensures long-term preservation while showcasing the artwork’s scale and visual punch. Fold lines and minor surface wear are present, but overall color and impact remain superb. Framed with a reinforced wooden strainer.
Beyond its cinematic history, this poster fragment anticipates the visual language of mid-century Pop Art. The flattened color fields, crisp outlines, and comic-book tension prefigure artists like Roy Lichtenstein, whose own work was rooted in the drama of graphic storytelling.
A museum-worthy work of Americana and a powerful collectible for those interested in early 20th-century film, graphic design, or Western mythology.
Probable Attribution:
• Actor: Almost certainly Tom Mix (left, in red shirt), the era’s most popular cowboy star, often depicted in dramatic action scenes involving horse chases, rescues, or river crossings.
• Era: Circa 1920–1929, late silent film period.
• Scene: Mix appears to be rescuing or confronting a villainous character on horseback in a rushing river, while a distressed woman looks on from the shore. These themes of peril, heroism, and morality were standard in his narratives.
This scene is consistent with posters for films like:
• The Great K&A Train Robbery (1926)
• The Terror (1926)
• The Last Trail (1927)
However, this specific artwork does not exactly match any known surviving full posters, so it may be from a now-lost or less-documented title.
Artistic Style & Significance:
• Medium: Chromolithograph on linen-backed paper (now framed)
• Coloration: Bold primaries, dramatic highlights, and exaggerated expressions—all of which predate and stylistically anticipate the Pop Art sensibilities of the mid-20th century.
• Technique: The halftone-free, hand-separated lithographic printing emphasizes graphic dynamism and flat color, qualities later mirrored by Pop artists.
- Dimensions:Height: 45 in (114.3 cm)Width: 63 in (160.02 cm)Depth: 2 in (5.08 cm)
- Style:Art Deco (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Pre 1930
- Condition:Replacements made: The Black Lacquer Frame is a later addition. Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:West Palm Beach, FL
- Reference Number:Seller: T33071stDibs: LU2592345368082
About the Seller
5.0
Platinum Seller
Premium sellers with a 4.7+ rating and 24-hour response times
Established in 1996
1stDibs seller since 2017
1,373 sales on 1stDibs
Typical response time: <1 hour
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Shipping from: Round Top, TX
- Return Policy
Authenticity Guarantee
In the unlikely event there’s an issue with an item’s authenticity, contact us within 1 year for a full refund. DetailsMoney-Back Guarantee
If your item is not as described, is damaged in transit, or does not arrive, contact us within 7 days for a full refund. Details24-Hour Cancellation
You have a 24-hour grace period in which to reconsider your purchase, with no questions asked.Vetted Professional Sellers
Our world-class sellers must adhere to strict standards for service and quality, maintaining the integrity of our listings.Price-Match Guarantee
If you find that a seller listed the same item for a lower price elsewhere, we’ll match it.Trusted Global Delivery
Our best-in-class carrier network provides specialized shipping options worldwide, including custom delivery.More From This Seller
View AllVintage Unsigned American School Polo Painting, Unsigned, Circa 1970s
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage Unsigned American School Polo Painting, Unsigned, Circa 1970s
Step into the nostalgic ambiance of the 1970s American School of painters with this vintage Unsigned Polo Painting. This captivating artwork provides a realistic snapshot of a two-horse polo interaction, focusing on the left side where a yellow-shirted player skillfully hits the polo ball...
Category
Late 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Brass
$556 Sale Price
20% Off
Illustration Painting Attributed to Al Corn
By Al Corn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Illustration painting attributed to Al Corn, unsigned, drawn for Mans World Magazine.
Category
Vintage 1960s North American Mid-Century Modern Drawings
Materials
Paper
$2,360 Sale Price
20% Off
Black Americana Original Illustration for Collier's by Frederick Coffay Yohn
By Frederick Coffay Yohn
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Black Americana original illustration for Collier's Magazine by Frederick Coffay Yohn,
American artist and magazine illustrator (1875 - 1933)
Fine drawing / illustration for "The Modern Judgment of...
Category
Early 20th Century American Drawings
Materials
Paper
$1,800 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
19th Century Civil War (Post) Inlaid Framed Shell Confederate Flag Collage
USA, Likely Crafted Post-Civil War
This remarkable 19th-century framed shellwork collage is a masterful e...
Category
Antique 19th Century American Victorian Historical Memorabilia
Materials
Shell, Satin, Glass, Walnut
Purvis Young, Saint of the Freedom Horses, c. 1980s
By Purvis Young
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Purvis Young, Saint of the Freedom Horses, c. 1980s
Paint on Found Wood, 23" H x 4.5" W x 0.5" D
Titled Saint of the Freedom Horses, this expressive vertical painting by Purvis You...
Category
Early 20th Century American Modern Paintings
Materials
Scrap Wood
Larry Schulte ‘Fireman’ 2003 , Cut, Woven & Painted Photograph Mixed Media
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Larry Schulte, ‘Fireman’ 2003, Cut, Woven, and Painted Photograph, Mixed Media
Fireman" (2003), an extraordinary mixed media artwork by Larry Schulte (b. 1949), a renowned artist s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Contemporary Art
Materials
Glass, Wood, Paper, Paint
$716 Sale Price
20% Off
You May Also Like
Hunt Brother Circus & Wild West Show Three-Sheet Broadside, circa 1900-1910
Located in York County, PA
Three-sheet, narrow, vertical broadside, made to advertise Hunt Brothers Circus and Wild West Show ca 1900-1910. With the bold headlines “Buffalo Ranch”...
Category
Early 20th Century American Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Antique Poster Horse Race Jockey Equestrian Sport Artwork Finish Post
Located in London, GB
Original antique equestrian sport poster for horse racing featuring an illustration by the painter Albert Mantelet (Albert Mantelet-Goguet; 1858-1958) depicting jockeys riding horses...
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Posters
Materials
Paper
"WILD HORSE STAMPEDE" WESTERN VINTAGE MOVIE POSTER
Located in San Antonio, TX
Vintage Western Movie Posters
Image Size: 36 x 14
Frame Size: 41 x 19
Medium: Lithograph
1940s
"Wild Horse Stampede"
Category
20th Century Other Art Style More Prints
Materials
Pigment
Leonard Howard Reedy Attack on the Pony Express
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Leonard Howard Reedy (1899-1956)
Attack on the pony express
Drawing-watercolor
Watercolor or paper
Signed lower right
Leonard H. Reedy.
Measures...
Category
20th Century Decorative Art
Materials
Canvas
$3,160 Sale Price
20% Off
"The Gunfighter or Romantico Avventuriero" Film Poster
Located in London, GB
Original Italian film poster for "The Gunfighter", 1950.
This western was directed by Henry King and starred Gregory Peck and Helen Westcott.
The post...
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Posters
Materials
Paper
Original Vintage Poster First Mounted Division Civil War Drama Film Horse Design
Located in London, GB
Original vintage movie poster for a civil war drama film about the 1920 Polish-Soviet War from a Soviet perspective - ?????? ?????? / Pervaya Konnaya - directed by Efim Dzigan, writt...
Category
Vintage 1940s Russian Posters
Materials
Paper
