Jean Mascii - The Crimson Pirate - 1960s
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Estimate € 150 - € 200
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Description from the seller
Original vintage French theatrical re-release poster for The Crimson Pirate (1952), titled Le Corsaire Rouge. Undated, probably issued in the 1960s.
Directed by Robert Siodmak, starring Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat and Eva Bartok.
Dynamic artwork by Jean Mascii depicts Lancaster amid shipboard action, surrounded by rigging, sword fights, sailing ships and a pirate flag. Rich blue, yellow and red colours capture the spectacle and humour of this classic swashbuckling adventure.
Format: French Grande, printed on a single sheet.
Dimensions: approximately 116 × 158 cm.
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Please examine the photograph carefully for the condition and details.
A striking original large-format poster for collectors of Burt Lancaster, pirate adventures and French illustrated cinema art.
Seller's Story
Long-time collector of original vintage movie posters, specialising in Yugoslav printings, European classics, horror, sci-fi and cult cinema.
My collection includes rare 1960s–1990s posters sourced from cinemas, distributors and private archives.
Every item is carefully inspected, accurately described and photographed in high resolution.
All posters are stored flat or rolled in protective conditions and shipped worldwide in reinforced tubes to ensure safe delivery.
With experience selling across multiple international platforms and many satisfied buyers, I prioritise authenticity, reliable communication and secure packaging.
Original vintage French theatrical re-release poster for The Crimson Pirate (1952), titled Le Corsaire Rouge. Undated, probably issued in the 1960s.
Directed by Robert Siodmak, starring Burt Lancaster, Nick Cravat and Eva Bartok.
Dynamic artwork by Jean Mascii depicts Lancaster amid shipboard action, surrounded by rigging, sword fights, sailing ships and a pirate flag. Rich blue, yellow and red colours capture the spectacle and humour of this classic swashbuckling adventure.
Format: French Grande, printed on a single sheet.
Dimensions: approximately 116 × 158 cm.
Distributor: Warner Bros.
Please examine the photograph carefully for the condition and details.
A striking original large-format poster for collectors of Burt Lancaster, pirate adventures and French illustrated cinema art.
Seller's Story
Long-time collector of original vintage movie posters, specialising in Yugoslav printings, European classics, horror, sci-fi and cult cinema.
My collection includes rare 1960s–1990s posters sourced from cinemas, distributors and private archives.
Every item is carefully inspected, accurately described and photographed in high resolution.
All posters are stored flat or rolled in protective conditions and shipped worldwide in reinforced tubes to ensure safe delivery.
With experience selling across multiple international platforms and many satisfied buyers, I prioritise authenticity, reliable communication and secure packaging.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Designer/artist
Jean Mascii
Specific region of origin
Paris
Poster title
The Crimson Pirate
Subject
Advertising, Entertainers, Movie Theater, Vintage
Estimated period
1960s
Country of origin
France
Condition
B+ (good - small imperfections)
Number of objects
1
Height
158 cm
Width
116 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
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