Look to the north for classic film posters in Ritchie’s Sept. 11 auction

Sept. 8, 2004

TORONTO – Canadian auctioneers and appraisers, Ritchie’s, will hold its First Annual Movie Poster Auction on Saturday, Sept. 11, commencing at 2 p.m., Eastern Standard Time. Real-time Internet bidding will be provided by LiveAuctioneers.com.

This sale features more than 400 lots of classic cinematic art from around the world. The theme of is “Icons of Cinema,” with rare posters representing the most famous actors, directors and titles in the history of film. Together, they form a formidable grouping of the caliber seldom seen in a single sale outside of New York or London or New York. Highlights include: A French Casablanca one-sheet, estimate $60,000-80,000; an original Gone With The Wind lobby card set, estimate $8,000-10,000; a 1939 The Wizard of Oz lobby card set, estimate $4,000-5,000; and a classic Breakfast At Tiffany’s poster, estimate $8,000-10,000. Estimates shown are in Canadian dollars.

Preview all lots in the fully illustrated online catalog, then leave an absentee bid, or bid in real time during the auction, by logging on to www.liveauctioneers.com.

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