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Metropolis

$7,617.13
£5,500
€6,469.24
CA$10,362.51
A$11,515.03
CHF 6,034
MX$141,211.37
NOK 76,960.15
SEK 72,401.29
DKK 48,283.68
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Exceptionally rare original Japanese handbill legendary 1926 Science Fiction film Metropolis. This film was directed by the great Fritz Lang and starred Brigitte Helm, Alfred Abel and Gustav Frohlich This is the first time I have seen this piece in over 30 years of dealing in film posters. This piece is conservation paper backed and in excellent condition, with the colours remaining very bright. The size given is before framing The piece is also conservation framed in an Obeche wood frame with card mounts and UV Plexiglas. The piece would be shipped boxed and sent out by Federal Express.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 10 in (25.4 cm)Width: 7 in (17.78 cm)Depth: 0.1 in (2.54 mm)
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  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1926
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  • Seller Location:
    London, GB
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU989140670362

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