Graphic Arts â Contemporaneus, poster

Lot 36 Graphic Arts â Contemporaneus, poster

Description

Lawrence of Arabia (1962). Original US poster. Artist: Howard Terpning (b.1927). . Unframed: 36 x 14 in. (91 x 36 cm). . Paper backed. . This epic British film is based on the life of T. E. Lawrence. It was directed by David Lean and produced by Sam Spiegel. The film stars Peter O'Toole in the title role, together with Alec Guinness, Anthony Quinn and Omar Sharif. It is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential films in the history of cinema. The dramatic score by Maurice Jarre and the Super Panavision 70 cinematography by Freddie Young are also highly acclaimed. It was nominated for ten Academy Awards and won seven. It won four BAFTA awards and five Golden Globes. In 1990, the year before David Lean died, Lean was awarded the American Film Institute Life Achievement Award.. . Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to folds and a few marks in the grey top border.. . Material of piece: Paper, backed on paper. (Estimate £2800 - £3500)