WalterFilm takes great pleasure and pride in helping our clients discover the beauty and magic that exists in the extraordinary world of Motion Picture art and memorabilia, regardless of whether they are purchasing a single object or developing a fabulous collection.
The curatorial process WalterFilm goes through in evaluating a piece consists of Authentication and Evaluation and we provide our clients with a detailed description of every piece we sell.
Consider: Universal Studios' horror classic DRACULA. It was first released in 1931. There was a second release in 1938, and another in 1948. Then a company called Realart bought the rights to the film and in 1951 did yet another release. And, in the 1960's, there were were additional releases, again from Universal. Ephemera from any of these multiple releases is vintage and original—but, clearly, different degrees of collectible interest and markedly different prices attach to the each of these releases. We take pains to make sure that all our inventory is vintage original and we have correctly identified the date and issue history of each piece.
Consider: Was a poster slightly trimmed? Was there some restoration done to a lobby card? Are there creases to a photo?
All movie materials, including film scripts and photographs, are ephemeral by nature. They were never intended to be saved, and a knowledgeable client understands this. However, if an original Art Nouveau movie poster from the 1909 French film, LES HEURES, (pictured here) is in fundamentally decent condition but with various signs of handling, should a collector wait for a better offering, or is the piece so rare that such a wait might prove futile? This is one of the many kinds of questions that we regularly deal with as we work with clients.
We work closely to advise clients, who are vintage movie poster and movie memorabilia collectors, in developing their collections. No one has infinite funds and decisions always have to be made as to priorities in making purchases. We try and understand our client's goals and to then do all we can to turn these goals into a reality. Whether a collector is looking to furnish a home or office, to build a collection on a specialized subject or to put funds into pieces that offer potential investment—we work to realize whatever our clients are looking to accomplish.
In addition to private collectors, we assist curators at various libraries, museums, universities, and auction houses.
Walter Reuben Inc. has expanded its marketing profile to include, what will be, a portfolio of catalogs that will consist of exceptional items. The first catalog in this series (#42/2018) is 126 pages and encompasses the breadth and depth of our connoisseurship and collecting.
You can experience the actual catalog in a filp-file that will allow you to view its contents as though you were holding it in your hand and flipping from page to page. Simply click on:
We love to share our knowledge and experience, so, if you have a question about a particular item or would like to know more about it or the project it relates to, we would be happy to provide you with whatever we know. Just click on the "Contact Us" button and fill out the "Client Consultation Form" and we'll be in touch!
Once you have made your purchase, you will receive a PayPal invoice invoice covering the cost of shipping to your country (but not the packaging, which is free). Once the shipping invoice is paid, we will ship your purchase within three business days. We ship by Federal Express International. All items are insured for their full value and require a signature. If you need further assistance please contact us at info@walterfilm.com. Thank you.