Disney posters were just one part of a very strong Heritage Vintage Movie
Poster Signature Auction. The event, held on Friday and Saturday, March 18, 19,
2006, in Dallas, Texas saw 1,003 lots offered. Total prices realized of
$1,418,402, although after-auction sales are still ongoing and could push the
final results even higher.

“This was another very strong auction,” said
Grey Smith, Director of Vintage Movie Poster Auctions for Heritage in a press
release, “with strong participation and impressive results.”

“Mickey also
dominated the Number Two spot in this auction,” Smith said, “with the one sheet
for Mickey’s Nightmare bringing $54,625. Not only the first of the Universal
Mickey one sheets, but also one of the best, as Mickey is shown not once, but
nine times in all. This poster is highly sought after by collectors, which is
reflected in its strong price realized.”

Shifting from animation, Smith
continued, “Once again, Bogart paper was heavily contested in this auction.
Particularly strong was material from the legendary film, Casablanca, including
a beautiful Style A half sheet, which brought $23,000, an Australian one sheet,
which fetched $10,925, and an Italian 4 Folio, which realized $10,350.
Additionally, both an insert and an Australian daybill from The Maltese Falcon
brought $8,625 a piece.”

“Another category that showed exceptional
strength was Silent paper,” said Smith. “We’ve seen growth in this area over the
last several auctions, with no signs of slowing down this time around. To
illustrate, just look at The Black Pirate one sheet, featuring Douglas Fairbanks
that brought $27,600, or the Buster Keaton poster, The Cameraman, which realized
$18,400. Bidders certainly didn’t stay silent on these lots!”

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