Description: Original 1963 poster printed in Argentina, 29 X 43 inches, just Howard Terpning artwork without text, rolled, very good condition, no pin holes LOS ANGELES, CA- April 14, 2011- The original Cleopatra poster art, one of the most infamous publicity paintings ever, is set to be auctioned off by Profiles in History on May 14 and 15 at the Saban Theater in Beverly Hills, CA. This acrylic painting, created on illustration board measuring 30″ x 40″ by the famed artist Howard Terpning, served as the print model for the publicity material surrounding this much-hyped epic film. Rex Harrison, one of the top billed stars was upset to find himself left out of the piece. The original only depicted Richard Burton and Elizabeth Taylor in a seductive and romantic pose with the studio quite happy to parlay the publicity surrounding their courtship into press for the film. Harrison sued and Terpning was required by the studio to add Harrison into the design by enlarging and reworking his original painting, also forcing the studio to reprint all affected publicity material to correct this “oversight”. Terpning has received numerous art-related awards, earning him a devoted following for his art outside of any Hollywood association. Routinely his paintings fetch several hundred thousand dollars at auction and two have broken the $1 million mark. Both a beautiful and incredibly important piece of Hollywood history.
Price: 749.5 USD
Location: Buenos Aires - Argentina
End Time: 2025-01-18T18:37:06.000Z
Shipping Cost: 35 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Size: 29 x 43 inches
Modified Item: No
Country/Region of Manufacture: Argentina
Original/Reproduction: Original
Object Type: Poster
Industry: Movies
