The Great Escape (1963), poster, US
Unframed: 36 x 14 in. (91.4 x 35.5 cm)
Framed: 42 1/4 x 20 1/2 in. (107.3 x 52 cm)
This epic film, set in a prisoner of war camp during World War II, was based on Paul Brickhill's 1950 book of the same name. The film was produced and directed by John Sturges, and has an incredible cast including Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn, and Hannes Messemer. At the time of the film's release it was the highest grossing film of the year.
Condition Report:
Unfolded, paper backed and conservation framed with UV plexiglass
Material of piece: Paper, backed on paper
Material of frame: Obeche wood, card mount and UV plexiglass
Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to a couple of corner tape marks.
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Unframed: 36 x 14 in. (91.4 x 35.5 cm)
Framed: 42 1/4 x 20 1/2 in. (107.3 x 52 cm)
This epic film, set in a prisoner of war camp during World War II, was based on Paul Brickhill's 1950 book of the same name. The film was produced and directed by John Sturges, and has an incredible cast including Steve McQueen, James Garner, Richard Attenborough, James Donald, Charles Bronson, Donald Pleasence, James Coburn, and Hannes Messemer. At the time of the film's release it was the highest grossing film of the year.
Condition Report:
Unfolded, paper backed and conservation framed with UV plexiglass
Material of piece: Paper, backed on paper
Material of frame: Obeche wood, card mount and UV plexiglass
Excellent condition, colours remaining very bright, very minor restoration to a couple of corner tape marks.