Author Topic: Dewey Law Firm International Film Poster Collection (Read 15314 times)

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **on:** February 18, 2013, 05:50:10 PM »

Today I visited the Weschler auction offices to see the Dewey Law Firm international film collection that is being auctioned off. (The firm went bankrupt last year.)

Most of the collection consisted of jumbo-size DOUBLE panel French and Italian double panel posters. My pictures do not capture the scale of these babies.

But anyway it was like visiting a movie poster museum! You never see these monster posters framed. I estimate each frame is worth $1,000 and the restoration must have been expensive as well.

According to the auction director, the collection was displayed at the firm's building. The firm had an international clientele and the managing parter created and displayed the collection to attract international business clients.

Everything will be auctioned Friday morning by Weschler Auctions:

http://www.weschlers.com/asp/searchresults.asp?st=D&pg=1&ps=25&sale_no=1406

Although the posters are properly linen-backed (not mounted), it appears they are permanently framed, so although these will be great deals for locals, shipping would be prohibitive.

So without further ado, here are the pics I took:

stewart boyle · « **Reply #1 on:** February 18, 2013, 05:54:48 PM »

Nice pics Mel

Stew

Silhouette · « **Reply #2 on:** February 18, 2013, 06:14:47 PM »

wow.

Thanks for the post

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #3 on:** February 18, 2013, 06:30:57 PM »

This is a video that gives a better size perspective (click on pic to open Quicktime movie):

Bruce · « **Reply #4 on:** February 18, 2013, 06:49:29 PM »

By any chance, was the full name of that law firm "Dewey, Cheatem & Howe"?

Louie D. · « **Reply #5 on:** February 18, 2013, 06:58:02 PM »

Jesus..................

oldposterho · « **Reply #6 on:** February 18, 2013, 08:35:10 PM »

Do0ds had impeccable taste, if no business savvy.

What a time to be financially challenged...

--Peter

Zorba · « **Reply #7 on:** February 18, 2013, 08:37:39 PM »

Quote from: stewart boyle on February 18, 2013, 05:54:48 PM

Nice pics Mel

Stew

+1

Wow!

Now speechless

holiday · « **Reply #8 on:** February 18, 2013, 10:58:47 PM »

What a great experience to see them like that. Thanks for sharing it.

CSM · « **Reply #9 on:** February 18, 2013, 11:19:22 PM »

Wow some stunners in that lot for sure!

And I guess we know why they went bankrupt

Silhouette · « **Reply #10 on:** February 19, 2013, 12:28:13 AM »

Quote from: Dread_Pirate_Mel on February 18, 2013, 06:30:57 PM

This is a video that gives a better size perspective (click on pic to open Quicktime movie):

Holy shet.

Loved the video too. Thanks again.

FYI - Page 9 gives details of how the items are framed. http://issuu.com/weschlersauction/docs/1406_catalogue

paul waines · « **Reply #11 on:** February 19, 2013, 01:29:14 PM »

I'd just like to add the comment everyone else made......Wow.

Any of you guys bidding, or is that a secret...

50s · « **Reply #12 on:** February 19, 2013, 07:14:34 PM »

Quote from: paul waines on February 19, 2013, 01:29:14 PM

I'd just like to add the comment everyone else made......Wow.

Any of you guys bidding, or is that a secret...

As far as I go, it's a secret

Meansheets · « **Reply #13 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:04:47 PM »

Excellent post, Mel! Weschler's should be paying you a finder's fee -- because with all of your great pics/footage posted here, I'm sure they've hooked a few more hungry bidders!

Btw, I believe Thierry recently picked up that Antoine et Antoinette Frenchie 1p...and I myself snagged the Italian 2p of Next Stop Greenwich Village for a pittance on EMoviePoster!

50s · « **Reply #14 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:26:28 PM »

Quote from: Silhouette on February 19, 2013, 12:28:13 AM

FYI - Page 9 gives details of how the items are framed. http://issuu.com/weschlersauction/docs/1406_catalogue

Oh you mean that it mentions the posters are framed?

Yeah, that might rule out me bidding as I'm not going to pay for a huge framed piece to be sent to Australia.

Dread_Pirate_Mel · « **Reply #15 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:50:55 PM »

Most of these are two meters tall and I'm sure they weigh at least 100 pounds or more, so it's primarily for locals and maybe some NYC dealers. According to one article, some former employees of Dewey Lebeouf may bid on them as well. Most of these posters are not super-rare, so you'd be better off buying them unframed somewhere else.

Ari · « **Reply #16 on:** February 19, 2013, 08:54:30 PM »

While if cheap I wouldn't complain, but the frames IMHO are dog ugly. Might suit modern posters for sci fi or action films or something.

Mirosae · « **Reply #17 on:** February 19, 2013, 09:16:50 PM »

Quote from: Ari on February 19, 2013, 08:54:30 PM

While if cheap I wouldn't complain, but the frames IMHO are dog ugly. Might suit modern posters for sci fi or action films or something.

ditto. You might as well buy it but ask them to keep the frame. I do not think they are very common actually :-[i can see a couple that i know have not been around laterly. I am seriously considering calling them and ask them if i must take the frame...

i also found the lighting odd. It is too direct and close to the poster for my liking. It damages the poster (as you all well know).

erik1925 · « **Reply #18 on:** February 19, 2013, 09:33:46 PM »

Quote from: Mirosae on February 19, 2013, 09:16:50 PM

ditto. You might as well buy it but ask them to keep the frame. I do not think they are very common actually :-[i can see a couple that i know have not been around laterly. I am seriously considering calling them and ask them if i must take the frame...

i also found the lighting odd. It is too direct and close to the poster for my liking. It damages the poster (as you all well know).

So true, Rosa. A good number of those early Italian 2-foglios and Swedish posters are not found every day.. not by a long shot.

Some do come up .. yet others can not make an appearance for years and years.

Mirosae · « **Reply #19 on:** February 20, 2013, 06:12:13 AM »

Jeff, yes, indeed some are not that common......I guess this would be another auction to watch. Interesting to know how much some of those will go for.

50s · « **Reply #20 on:** February 20, 2013, 09:34:51 AM »

Well I talked to Weschler & Son, Inc and it seems the poster is sold with the frame and it is up to me to arrange for the shipping and request the shipper (or someone else) to dispose of the frame...

They couldnt even clarify what the asterix symbol next to the word 'Framed' in each auction item meant.

Too Hard...

Mirosae · « **Reply #21 on:** February 20, 2013, 09:56:29 AM »

I too emailed, enquiring about the frame issue, but also the description of one of the posters.

Their email confirmed that they just do the auction, she said they were framed in plexi so it is much lighter than glass. But they will not remove the frame and as per shipping without the frame it will be for you to sort it out.

In relation to my second enquire re info about the poster, the email suggested that they didn't know much about it asked me if I had any indicators about the original poster so they will check and revert.

Happy future owners, that's all I can say. I would have bought a couple....
Rosa

jayn_j · « **Reply #22 on:** February 20, 2013, 10:59:41 AM »

Quote from: Mirosae on February 20, 2013, 09:56:29 AM

I too emailed, enquiring about the frame issue, but also the description of one of the posters.

Their email confirmed that they just do the auction, she said they were framed in plexi so it is much lighter than glass. But they will not remove the frame and as per shipping without the frame it will be for you to sort it out.

You need to get Mel or somebody else local to be your agent. Pay them in frames

Silhouette · « **Reply #23 on:** February 20, 2013, 01:11:02 PM »

Quote from: 50s on February 20, 2013, 09:34:51 AM

They couldnt even clarify what the asterix symbol next to the word 'Framed' in each auction item meant.

Refer my comment above "FYI - Page 9 gives details of how the items are framed. http://issuu.com/weschlersauction/docs/1406_catalogue"

erik1925 · « **Reply #24 on:** February 20, 2013, 02:53:56 PM »

Quote from: Silhouette on February 20, 2013, 01:11:02 PM

Refer my comment above "FYI - Page 9 gives details of how the items are framed. http://issuu.com/weschlersauction/docs/1406_catalogue"

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Author Topic: Dewey Law Firm International Film Poster Collection (Read 15314 times)

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