The forgotten Reynold Brown Posters

finepostervault · February 27

I haven’t been in this hobby very long. In your dimensions—as collectors with decades of experience—it’s seconds. But what I’ve noticed is that many collectors actively chase Reynold Brown, yet seem to overlook some of his genuinely beautiful work.

Take The World in His Arms, for example. It was his first work in film art. Even at emovieposter, they weren’t aware that it was by Brown. Well, at least that keeps them affordable. 🙂

Bruce · March 1

finepostervault said:

Take The World in His Arms, for example. It was his first work in film art. Even at emovieposter, they weren’t aware that it was by Brown. Well, at least that keeps them affordable. 🙂

Where did you get this idea?

finepostervault · March 1

Bruce said:

finepostervault said:

Take The World in His Arms, for example. It was his first work in film art. Even at emovieposter, they weren’t aware that it was by Brown. Well, at least that keeps them affordable. 🙂

Where did you get this idea?

You asked on your item “p605 WORLD IN HIS ARMS 3sh (9415355)” whether anyone knows who was responsible for the artwork. I pointed this out to you by email.

In my experience, the name “Brown” can certainly function as a multiplier. I’ve acquired several of these pieces for under $20, even though from a collector’s perspective they should arguably command a higher price. That’s only an assumption, of course.

The reality is probably that many collectors simply gravitate toward what everyone else is chasing — “Tarantula,” for example, or “Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman.”

Bruce · March 1

While the three sheet does clearly include the Brown art on other posters, I am not sure the added closeup art at the top is also Brown.

I will talk to Matt at my work about this on Monday. Unless there is direct evidence that he did it, we will add a note saying the above.

And your original statement "Even at emovieposter, they weren’t aware that it was by Brown" should have been "Even at emovieposter, they weren’t aware that the three-sheet was by Brown".

Also you should know that there are lots of posters attributed to Brown that are not his work. Even the book by his son included errors.

finepostervault · March 1

I’m only a young Padawan (61). :-)

If it came across as though I was attacking or criticizing emovieposter, I would regret that. Nothing could be further from my intention. The issue for me here in Germany is that there are very few people with whom one can engage in a substantive, professional exchange on this subject. As a result, I rely heavily on AI when I have follow-up questions or when I need help assessing whether it makes sense to bid on a particular poster. I have misjudged things a few times that way. An expensive lesson.

I am trying to acquire as much knowledge as possible, as quickly as possible, in what is a fairly complex field. I welcome any discussion — I can only learn.

At times I phrase things too categorically. I am aware of that. I simply dislike constant hedging and qualifying language, and I tend to assume (often incorrectly) that I will be understood properly. 🙂

The forgotten Reynold Brown Posters

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