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THE EMPIRE STRIKES BACK 1980 French Grande Film Movie Poster, ROGER KASTEL

$3,980.32
£2,925
€3,436.39
CA$5,468.29
A$6,104.83
CHF 3,198.84
MX$74,729.12
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The Empire Strikes Back - Arguably the best film of the Star Wars saga, taking a darker direction. Roger Kastel's 'Gone with the Wind' design looks suitably powerful and dramatic in the large format for this French Grande film poster. Roger Karl Kastel (1931 - 2023) the illustrator behind some of the most memorable movie poster images of all time. With a career that spanned over four decades, his best-known work included imagery central to the posters for Jaws and The Empire Strikes Back. He also illustrated vivid book covers for the likes of John Steinbeck’s East of Eden, Jackie Collins’ Hollywood Wives and W.G Wells’ The Invisible Man. This original vintage movie poster has been professionally linen-backed is sized an impressive 46 1/8 x 61 3/8 inches (plus a little more with the linen). It will be sent rolled (unframed). Year: 1980 Poster Type: French Grande Style: - Art By: Roger Kastel Rolled/Folded/Other: Rolled - Linen-backed
  • Attributed to:
    Roger Kastel (Artist)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 61.38 in (155.91 cm)Width: 46.13 in (117.18 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1980
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Linen Backed. Wear consistent with age and use. Condition: Excellent/Near Mint Condition Details: Touch-up to folds.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2088337153862

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