How do I put this? The error of substance was in the estimate for the poster (2000-3000 pounds), for it is indeed the blank, rolled "first edition" Starchild that has sold in the $2000 and up range. Otherwise the Starchild poster is quite common and it arguably a $100 to $400 one sheet, usually, depending on condition.
Kirby On May 2, 2012, at 5:29 PM, Smith, Grey - 1367 wrote: > > I know we have discussed this before on MOPO but remember the only error in > description made by Christie’s in my opinion is by referring to this poster > as a “wilding” poster. > It is original release from the relaunch of 1969-70. Remember the film stayed > in constant circulation through 1968, 69 and 70. In some cases even into 1971. > So technically, original release, just not the more rare first printing of > the “Star Child” which was printed without any small print in the borders and > usually found rolled. > > > From: MoPo List [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of Adrian > Cowdry > Sent: Wednesday, May 02, 2012 4:14 PM > To: [email protected] > Subject: Re: [MOPO] 2001 STAR CHILD > > I was at Christies today and yes they did issue a statement as to the date on > the poster...the bidding started real low and went up to the astronomical > price realised. > > Not normal for me to defend Christies but they did the right thing this time. > > Adrian > > > -----Original Message----- > From: Kirby McDaniel <[email protected]> > To: MoPo-L <[email protected]> > Sent: Wed, 2 May 2012 22:11 > Subject: [MOPO] 2001 STAR CHILD > > Christies realized 1625 pounds for the mislabeled 2001 Starchild poster. > > This is not one of those emails where people talk about the bad old auction > houses. > So don't get me wrong. This was a mistake on Christies' part, I'm sure. > > I did not get to talk yesterday to the consultant, only her assistant. > > Whether Christies issued a caveat on the estimate on this poster, I don't > know. > > It did not issue any correction in the e-catalogue. > > Maybe they did so in the live auction, I don't know. > > We will sell the REAL one we have for 1625 pounds. > > > > > > > Kirby McDaniel > MovieArt Original Film Posters > P.O. Box 4419 > Austin TX 78765-4419 > 512 479 6680 www.movieart.net > mobile 512 589 5112 > > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com > ___________________________________________________________________ > How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List > > Send a message addressed to: [email protected] > In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L > > The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com > ___________________________________________________________________ > How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List > Send a message addressed to: [email protected] > In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L > The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com > ___________________________________________________________________ > How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List > Send a message addressed to: [email protected] > In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L > The author of this message is solely responsible for its content. > Visit the MoPo Mailing List Web Site at www.filmfan.com ___________________________________________________________________ How to UNSUBSCRIBE from the MoPo Mailing List Send a message addressed to: [email protected] In the BODY of your message type: SIGNOFF MOPO-L The author of this message is solely responsible for its content.
