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The Sting original film poster signed by Robert Redford and Paul Newman, illustrated by Richard Amsel

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Record status

Individual type · partial

Period

1973

This large, framed promotional film poster for the 1973 motion picture The Sting features iconic artwork by acclaimed American illustrator Richard Amsel (1947–1985).

The central illustration captures stars Robert Redford and Paul Newman in a classic, detailed figurative style characteristic of Amsel’s work in the 1970s. The piece features the film’s title in bold typography, with additional credits, production details, and the film’s tagline, "...all it takes is a little Confidence." The poster bears the artist's signature printed within the image on the middle right side. Notably, this specific example is signed by actors Robert Redford and Paul Newman on the middle and left-center of the image.

The poster is presented in a display frame. With an overall dimensions of 42 1/2 by 29 1/2 inches and a sight size of 39 1/2 by 26 1/2 inches, this piece represents a significant example of 20th-century cinematic graphic design by an artist whose career left a lasting impact on film marketing and editorial illustration.

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Physical characteristics

Framing
framed
Sight size
39 1/2 x 26 1/2 inches
Overall size
42 1/2 x 29 1/2 inches

Technical characteristics

Film year
1973

Design

Actor signatures
Robert Redford and Paul Newman
Artist signature
Richard Amsel (in image)

Identification

Source note
Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
Maker named in listing
Richard Amsel

Catalogue references

No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.