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"The Great Escape" US Film Poster, Frank McCarthy, 1963

$3,088.43
£2,275
€2,667.01
CA$4,252.80
A$4,759.67
CHF 2,491.52
MX$57,821.33
NOK 31,635.92
SEK 29,853.89
DKK 19,900.56

About the Item

Smashing country-of-origin poster for John Sturges classic The Great Escape starring Steve McQueen, James Garner and Richard Attenborough. Fantastic design by Frank McCarthy. This vintage movie poster was originally folded (as issued) but has now been professionally linen-backed. It is sized 26 7/8 x 41 1/4 (plus a little more with the the linen-backing) and will be sent rolled (unframed). Year: 1963 Poster Type: US 1 Sheet Style: - Art By: - Frank McCarthy Rolled/Folded/Other: Rolled - Linen-backed
  • Attributed to:
    Frank McCarthy (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 41.25 in (104.78 cm)Width: 26.88 in (68.28 cm)Depth: 0.2 in (5.08 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1963
  • Condition:
    Additions or alterations made to the original: Professionally linen-backed. Touch up to fold-lines and white background. Looks great.
  • Seller Location:
    Bath, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2088345038602

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