[WTS] Rare "War of the Worlds" 1953 Poster From Estate of *Bruce Willis*

[Stratobitz]

One of a Kind Original 1953

"War of the Worlds"

Six Sheet Movie Poster (81" x 81") Fully Restored

$17,500 payable in BTC or Cashiers Check - Escrow OK

From the Private Collection/Estate of Actor
 
Bruce Willis
Certified with Papers from Major Auction House



 
 
From Willis's Personal Collection of Movie Memorabilia. Bruce has had roles in films such as Pulp Fiction, The Fifth Element, Die Hard, 12 Monkeys, Armageddon, the Sixth Sense and over 50 other major Hollywood films have made him one of Hollywoods most iconic film action actors.[/b]

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Posting on behalf of a close friend, who lives near me, who is selling a few of his pieces as he currently doesn't have the room to display them. This Poster is a Six Sheet Original, measuring 81 x 81", for "War of the Worlds".

He is selling this particular piece because he is moving and does not have the proper space to display it in his new home. This poster was obtained from the private collection / estate auction of actor Bruce Willis. Fully documented; from one of the Top 3 Auction Houses Worldwide, verified with all documents.

The poster was purchased in VF condition on Linen. After purchase; he contacted the auction house about the linen age/having it re-backed and having additional restoration work done.

Through the auction house, he was put in contact with their restorationist, who took the poster, and had the following done:  Debacking from Linen; Wash, Re-LinenBacking to new Museum Acid Free Rag, the alignment on the 6 sections is fantastic. Light touchup work was done using watercolor restoration methods. He had it backed with an additional 8" of canvas all the way around, and then the canvas (not the poster), was painted with black paint to cover the frame which was custom built by the restorationist to display it with the look of having a black border.

Six Sheets are difficult to frame, because glass and plexi are hard to find in 81" widths. Most Six and Three Sheets are displayed using the frame method used here.

I/He is not sure if this piece was displayed in Mr. Willis' home, or was perhaps one of the display pieces in Planet Hollywood, which after closing, all the movie props/posters were split up between Bruce Willis, Sylvester Stallone, and Arnold Schwarzenegger.  However, it was owned by Willis, who put it up for sale through the auction house where my friend purchased it.

The poster has since been on display in various galleries and studios and is now rolled and ready for auction.

The pictures speak for themselves. The poster is in exceptional condition, and would be graded as VF / VF+ Condition.

The frame is also included, which was custom built and assembles with the provided hardware.

The pictures speak for the piece itself. For a serious collector or someone with a space/home that has large walls that can accomodate such a piece.

I offered to post this item for him here considering BTC's high price.

The poster will be shipped in the original tubes used by the restorationist/auction house. They are 88" PVC tubes 8" in diameter with PVC Caps. They are crush proof. Shipping is available WORLDWIDE through buyers choice of insured and bonded carrier.

PRICE: $17,500 USD, BTC ACCEPTED / ESCROW OK BUT PLEASE CONTACT ME










Postage credit of $300 will be given to buyer, the remaining shipping and transit costs to be paid by buyer.  Poster and Frame will be shipped separately in two 8 foot 8" PVC Tubes with Caps.

Shipping Insurance Required.  Available to ship worldwide.

For additional information on the piece, please contact me via PM, I can either put you in touch directly with the Seller or answer the questions myself if I can.

Cheers!

Strato

[dazedfool]

Now that is a cool piece of memorabilia! 

[Hhampuz]

That is one hell of a poster! I love everything about it including the providence. I'm certain that whoever get's to own this piece can consider themselves lucky! I'll keep a close eye on this one .

[Stratobitz]

That is one hell of a poster! I love everything about it including the providence. I'm certain that whoever get's to own this piece can consider themselves lucky! I'll keep a close eye on this one .

Yea it truly is a remarkable piece. One just needs a wall / space large enough to display it. It got tons of attention wherever he had it displayed. It's most certainly a centerpiece.

I figured he may get some attention here with the price of BTC. The poster will likely fetch well above the start price of $27,000, but there are auction fees/etc.

I told him a year ago no one would likely spend 100 BTC on it, but today; at $3800 per BTC, it can be had for just 7.12 BTC.

Amazing how the price of BTC has made thing affordable in terms of "BTC" lol.

I'd love it, but my walls aren't big enough lol.

Cheers!

Strato

[Fortify]

That is one hell of a poster! I love everything about it including the providence. I'm certain that whoever get's to own this piece can consider themselves lucky! I'll keep a close eye on this one .

Yea it truly is a remarkable piece. One just needs a wall / space large enough to display it. It got tons of attention wherever he had it displayed. It's most certainly a centerpiece.

I figured he may get some attention here with the price of BTC. The poster will likely fetch well above the start price of $27,000, but there are auction fees/etc.

I told him a year ago no one would likely spend 100 BTC on it, but today; at $3800 per BTC, it can be had for just 7.12 BTC.

Amazing how the price of BTC has made thing affordable in terms of "BTC" lol.

I'd love it, but my walls aren't big enough lol.

Cheers!

Strato

Nice poster, I think only the mega rich can afford it though. I always thought "From the estate" is a term that you use when referring to somebody when they are dead and are winding down their will. Bit confused why you would take it out of the frame and roll it up, when you've spent extra money on it.

[HabBear]

That is one hell of a poster! I love everything about it including the providence.

Speaking of provenance, I don't see any mention of a certificate of authenticity. What would be done to prove the previous line of ownership, which is clearly being used to determine this piece's value. Thanks.

[Stratobitz]

That is one hell of a poster! I love everything about it including the providence.

Speaking of provenance, I don't see any mention of a certificate of authenticity. What would be done to prove the previous line of ownership, which is clearly being used to determine this piece's value. Thanks.

The poster was obtained / purchased at an auction (a MAJOR auction house / top 3 in the world); and all of the paperwork and documentation of the item, including the original auction LOT, receipt notating the seller (Bruce Willis), etc.  It is fully documented, and could also be backed up by contacting the curator in the poster/print department at the auction house to verify.

As far as my description of estate, it's technically from the private collection of Bruce Willis, incorrect choice of words on my part.

I am again not sure if this poster was in one of his homes; or perhaps a display item at his restaurant Planet Hollywood; however he had acquired it and held it for some time.

The 6 Sheet Posters (81"x81") are exceptionally rare. This is due to their size; and back in the 30s-50s they were literally glued to the wall of the theater (either inside or outside). Then when the next movie came out; they would just glue the new/next poster over the old one. Hence, few survived. Add to that the almost 70 year old age; I would fathom there are only a few of these in existence. As opposed to a one-sheet poster (standard size); they were hung in poster boxes, kept by employees, collected, and are far more common.

As noted; this is a rare item, which can be fully verified; was purchased by a fully verified auction house (listed on the New York Stock Exchange).

In closing; after my friend won the lot; the auction house offered to buy it back from him for a higher price. Perhaps Mr. Willis changed his mind; or they thought they wanted to hold it for a future collection, but they did offer a buy back.

Any questions; feel free to send them on. With the current BTC price; it's roughly 6.75 BTC.

Also; feel free to make a "REASONABLE" best offer via PM if you would like.

[Stratobitz]

That is one hell of a poster! I love everything about it including the providence. I'm certain that whoever get's to own this piece can consider themselves lucky! I'll keep a close eye on this one .

Yea it truly is a remarkable piece. One just needs a wall / space large enough to display it. It got tons of attention wherever he had it displayed. It's most certainly a centerpiece.

I figured he may get some attention here with the price of BTC. The poster will likely fetch well above the start price of $27,000, but there are auction fees/etc.

I told him a year ago no one would likely spend 100 BTC on it, but today; at $3800 per BTC, it can be had for just 7.12 BTC.

Amazing how the price of BTC has made thing affordable in terms of "BTC" lol.

I'd love it, but my walls aren't big enough lol.

Cheers!

Strato

Nice poster, I think only the mega rich can afford it though. I always thought "From the estate" is a term that you use when referring to somebody when they are dead and are winding down their will. Bit confused why you would take it out of the frame and roll it up, when you've spent extra money on it.

The poster was just recently taken off the frame. It can be taken on and off, it is Linen Backed, which is an archival process used for expensive/rare prints/posters where the poster is mounted to museum grade linen to preserve it.

There is an extra 8 or so inches of linen all the way around the poster; which wraps around the frame. Then the canvas part only; which wraps around to the back, is stapled into place all the way around. It's pulled tight, to literally make it like an artists canvas.

Most old movie posters are Linen Backed. My friend the collector linen backs nearly all his rare prints.

Lastly; for this poster, due to it's size; it has to be de-mounted just to move it. It has been on display at a few galleries. It is so tall (81"x81") it just barely can go through a doorway.

The poster was rolled; wrapped in mylar non PVC shrink wrap with humidity silica packets for storage until it sells. If it doesnt sell online; it will be shipped to Sotheby's in London for Auction.

The frame comes apart as well; and will ship with the poster; in two separate 8" wide plumming tubes (think big white PVC tube for drainage); which are completely crush proof and air tight once sealed.

Cheers!

Strato

[Stratobitz]

This got pushed to the wayside... The poster is still available; and I have updated the original first post with additional information. 

Ready to Ship Worldwide!

Cheers!

Strato

[frankbitcoin]

my goodness that is cool 

[Stratobitz]

my goodness that is cool 

 
It is, and was when he was able to have it displayed.

I've been told I can accept reasonable offers for the piece.

As noted, the poster was purchased from the 3rd Largest Auction House for Estate Sales, Antiques, Art, and so on.

I can provide copies of the bid-purchase documents from the sale, specifically stating Willis was the seller and original owner of the piece; and this can easilly be verified by the Auction House.

So Open To Offers, as my friend has indicated he would prefer to find a direct buyer, and avoid the steep fees the auction houses charge to include the work in an upcoming collection (which could take 6 months as large collections are scheduled out with massive marketing long before the auction date).

PMs accepted, or you can reach me via email as well!
 
Cheers!

Strato
 
 

[Stratobitz]

Listing and Price has been Updated!

Cheers!

Strato