Vitagraph 1915 Three-Sheet Movie Poster

An outstanding piece of early silent film heritage, this original 1915 three-sheet stone-lithograph poster advertises the Vitagraph Company of America comedy Auntie's Portrait, starring Sidney Drew and Jane Morrow with a story credited to Sam Smiles. Printed by Standard Litho. Co., N.Y.C., this massive paper poster features striking multi-color period graphics and bold typography encased within a clean black metal frame. The poster is in good displayable condition with vibrant original color remaining throughout; it exhibits expected horizontal and vertical storage fold lines with light separation along the seams, a puncture with paper loss near the lower left section plate, and localized tearing along the left-center seam. H 82", W 42.5", D 1" Please see photos for condition. Note: Pickup/Transport required. Contacts available Post-Auction.