I think this is Grey looking at a grey area...sorry couldnt resist. I have handled a Starchild poster that was dated 1969 and even had a 1968 stamp on the back. So I feel Christies did wrongly describe the poster however at auction they did make an announcement.
I clarified that the poster was a later release than the first edition if you like. Adrian -----Original Message----- From: Smith, Grey - 1367 <[email protected]> To: Adrian Cowdry <[email protected]>; MoPo-L <[email protected]> Sent: Wed, 2 May 2012 23:29 Subject: RE: [MOPO] 2001 STAR CHILD 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.
