Heritage Auctions(DALLAS) — The only known Italian poster of the Oscar-winning 1942 film “Casablanca” has sold at auction in Dallas for $478,000.
The 1946 poster, made after the downfall of fascism in Italy and when American films could be shown in the country, was originally expected to fetch $180,000 in the movie poster auction, according to Heritage Auctions.
“This is the only known poster of its kind – no other Italian Casablanca poster exists,” Eric Bradley, Heritage Auctions’ public relations director, said.
“Also, this poster set a record for the most valuable Casablanca poster in any language.
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The rare work of art measures 55.5 inches by 78.25 inches with an Italian translation printed above the title, “They had an appointment with destiny in Casablanca…”
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