
A number of artworks were saved by John Grundy from being thrown on a skip, and had remained at his home until recently.

A team of visualizers and copywriters produced a range of ideas which Pulford would review before presenting to his clients. When the rough design was approved by the clients, the artwork would need to be finalised. At the time no one anticipated that there would be an interest in the artworks and they were discarded. The process of designing a British poster would often start from the film script or rough cut of the film. Pulford also persuaded a number of established Italian artists from Studio Favalli in Rome to come to London to join his team, which included Renato Fratini and Arnaldo Putzu. Eric Pulford, a known illustrator, was encouraged by Rank Organisation, who owned more than five hundred cinemas, to set up his own design studio, which became Downton's. Eric Pulford hired a number of talented young college leavers, including Bryan Bysouth and Vic Fair. John Grundy, former Managing Director of Downton’s Advertising. For that reason, Sotheby's condition report is not an alternative to taking your own professional advice regarding the condition of the lot. The condition report may not refer to all faults, restoration, alteration or adaptation because Sotheby's is not a professional conservator or restorer but rather the condition report is a statement of opinion genuinely held by Sotheby's. The condition report for the lot may make reference to particular imperfections of the lot but you should note that the lot may have other faults not expressly referred to in the condition report for the lot or shown in the online images of the lot.

In particular, the online images may represent colours and shades which are different to the lot's actual colour and shades. Certain images of the lot provided online may not accurately reflect the actual condition of the lot. The images of the lot form part of the condition report for the lot provided by Sotheby's.

Any reference to condition in the condition report for the lot does not amount to a full description of condition. The condition report is provided to assist you with assessing the condition of the lot and is for guidance only.

The lot is sold in the condition it is in at the time of sale. Near mint condition, with the colours remaining very bright.
