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A rare, investment-grade mid-century artifact: an original 1963 US theatrical half-sheet movie poster from the first release of Alfred Hitchcock’s …
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A rare, investment-grade mid-century artifact: an original 1963 US theatrical half-sheet movie poster from the first release of Alfred Hitchcock’s psychological horror masterpiece, The Birds. Starring Tippi Hedren in her iconic screen debut alongside Rod Taylor, this cinematic milestone remains one of the most influential and enduring thrillers in movie history, ranked among the greatest horror films of all time.
This magnificent specimen boasts elite pedigree and an ironclad history of high-end curation. Sourced from the prestigious De Groote Collection, the poster has been professionally, archivally linen-backed and features its official, authentic Christie’s auction house label physically attached to the piece—providing a permanent, highly visible hallmark of museum-grade provenance for the next owner.
This highly collectible half-sheet format is widely celebrated for its brilliant, avant-garde marketing design. It features the legendary vertical yellow-and-black warning panel down the left margin, boldly proclaiming: "PLEASE DO NOT SEE THE END FIRST!!! See it from the beginning." This masterfully flanks the iconic artwork of a terrified Hedren under siege by a descending flock of crows, accompanied by Hitchcock’s own promotional endorsement: "It could be the most terrifying motion picture I have ever made." Printed on heavier paper stock and in far scarcer numbers than standard one-sheets, original 1963 half-sheets are exceptionally difficult to find in clean condition, making this a foundational centerpiece for elite art and cinema collections.
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- Dimensions
- 40ʺW × 0.05ʺD × 30ʺH
- Art Subjects
- Pop Culture
- Animals
- Frame Type
- Unframed
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Canvas
- Linen
- Paper
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Linen
- Condition Notes
- Excellent. This authentic vintage 1963 piece has been professionally, archivally backed on linen. The conservation process has smoothed out the … moreExcellent. This authentic vintage 1963 piece has been professionally, archivally backed on linen. The conservation process has smoothed out the original theatrical folds and minor handling marks, rendering them virtually invisible to the eye. The graphic details remain incredibly sharp, and the signature yellow warning banner boasts vibrant, unfaded color depth. Part of the renowned De Groote Collection, it features its original, authentic Christie’s auction tracking sticker permanently preserved on the piece. Free of paper loss, heavy creasing, or distracting blemishes, it will ship rolled securely in a heavy-duty, thick-walled shipping tube. less
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