David Frangioni is a musician and producer. He has worked with the likes of Aerosmith, Shakira, Ringo Starr, Ozzy Osbourne and many, many more. He is the CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine. He has published several books. And he is a huge Clint Eastwood fan. How big? Let’s just say that he’s known in some circles as one of the world’s most prominent and knowledgeable collectors of the cowboy star. His collection has even been featured in one of his own books: Clint Eastwood: Icon: The Essential Film Art Collection. Now, his collection could be yours. For a hefty price.
Stephen Lane is also a movie lover. He’s one of the world’s leading film and TV entertainment memorabilia auction specialists. About 25 years ago, he created Propstore providing other fans access to what is now known as “prop art” – a blend of pop culture, fine art and collectibles. Since 2014, Propstore has held live auctions featuring some of cinema’s most popular treasures. They continue to break auction records every year.
Maybe when you were a teenager, you had a few movie posters hung up on your walls. Maybe Rocky or Back to the Future. But your collection of prints is nothing compared to the Dave Frangioni collection which are a part of Propstore’s 13th UK poster auction being held in February. The auction features 400 rare and highly sought-after posters and artworks which are expected to reach in excess of £400,000 ($460,000). The biggest highlights come from Frangioni’s home including posters of:
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Rome Premiere Poster, Italian 24-Sheet, 1966, est. £40,000 – £80,000
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Complete Set of Three Rome Premiere Character Panels featuring Clint Eastwood, Eli Wallach, and Lee Van Cleef in their iconic roles – Linen-Backed, 1966, est. £20,000 – £40,000
The Good, the Bad and the Ugly (1966)
Italian One Panel (2-Fogli) – Linen-Backed, 1966, est. £5,000 – £10,000
Dirty Harry (1971)
US Six-Sheet, 1971, est. £3,000 – £6,000
A Fistful of Dollars (1964)
Italian One Panel (2-Fogli) – Linen-Backed, 1965, est. £3,000 – £6,000
Bullitt (1968)
Italian Two Panel (4-Fogli) – Linen-Backed, 1970 (First Release), est. £2,500 – £5,000
Back to the Future (1985)
British One-Sheet – Concept Poster, 1985, est. £5,000 – £10,000
Jaws 2 (1978)
Printer’s Test Proof US One-Sheet – Sailboat Style, 1978, est. £5,000 – £10,000
James Bond: You Only Live Twice (1967)
Special Teaser Poster, 1967, est. £5,000 – £10,000
James Bond: Thunderball (1965)
US Six-Sheet, 1965, est. £2,500 – £5,000
James Bond: Goldfinger (1965)
US 24-Sheet, 1965, est. £2,000 – £4,000
Rocky (1976)
US One-Sheet – Drive-In Style, 1976, est. £5,000 – £10,000
Star Wars: A New Hope (1977)
Complete Marler Haley Set – Quad and Four Double Crowns, 1977, est. £5,000 – £10,000
Psycho (1960)
US 40″ x 60″ Poster – Linen-Backed, 1971, est. £2,500 – £5,000
2001: A Space Odyssey (1968)
Cinerama 3D Lenticular – Style A, 1968, est. £2,000 – £4,000
Where Eagles Dare (1968)
Photo Mockup on Artboard for Insert and Three Sheet Layout, 1968, est. £2,000 – £4,000
Scarface (1983)
Al Pacino, Robert Loggia, Steven Bauer, Mark Margolis, Geno Silva, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio and Others Autographed Mini Poster, est. £1,000 – £2,000
Schindler’s List (1993)
US One-Sheet ‘Saul Bass’ Artwork, 1993, est. £1,000 – £2,000
Aliens (1986)
Printer’s Test Proof US One-Sheet, 1986, est. £600 – £1,200
The Lost World: Jurassic Park (1997)
Special 3D Lenticular, 1997, est. £600 – £1,200
Despite these large price tags, Propstore says that this auction is “suitable for fans with a variety of budgets.” If you ARE feeling lucky, the auction is now open for registration and bidding online until February 8, 2024 in a hybrid event that welcomes absentee, telephone and online bidders. Don’t want to wait? They also feature over 5,000 “Buy Now” items which are available on their website.
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