The Brian Bysouth Collection: Original Final Packaging Artwork; 81.5 cm x 55.5 cm (32" x 22")
Brian Bysouth
1983
Original final artwork by Brian Bysouth for the packaging box of physical productions of Hundra, the cult 1983 fantasy adventure directed by Matt Cimber. This lot comes from the personal collection of Brian Bysouth. The film follows a fierce female warrior, raised by the Amazons, as she seeks vengeance against the Vikings who destroyed her tribe. This artwork, used for the front packaging cover of VHS releases of the film, and later for DVD and Blu-ray releases, is painted in gouache on an illustration board and signed by Bysouth in silver paint. A translucent protective paper overlay is adhered to the board, which also comes with a loose paper border that, when positioned, frames the central action of the composition. Sold without copyright; see copyright notice in the Terms and Conditions.
The lot exhibits slight curling to the right corners across each layered element of the piece. The image itself is in excellent condition.
Estimate: £800 - 1600
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British artist Brian Bysouth (b. 1936) is one of the most celebrated film poster designers of the twentieth century, renowned for his dynamic style that defined an era of cinematic advertising. Trained at art school and beginning his career at the advertising agency Downtons, Bysouth quickly established himself within the film industry, producing artwork for hundreds of posters as well as major advertising campaigns and editorial commissions.
Over a career spanning more than four decades, Bysouth created iconic imagery for landmark productions including the James Bond films For Your Eyes Only, A View to a Kill and The Living Daylights, as well as Raiders of the Lost Ark and Highlander. A central figure in the golden age of hand-painted posters, his work captures both the drama and glamour of cinema at its peak. Now increasingly sought after by collectors, Bysouth's original artworks and personal archive offer a rare opportunity to acquire pieces from one of the industry’s most influential artists.
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