The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (1948) – Original Belgian Poster
 
 
A superb original Belgian first-release cinema poster for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, John Huston’s celebrated tale of greed, mistrust and obsession, starring Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston and Tim Holt.
 
Created by Belgian poster artist Wik, this striking bilingual design features beautifully painted portraits of the film’s three prospectors against the rugged mountains of Mexico. Bogart’s imposing foreground portrait, the dramatic desert palette and the French and Dutch titles give the poster tremendous character and visual impact.
 
Film: The Treasure of the Sierra Madre
Year: 1948
Country: Belgium
Format: Original Belgian Poster
Size: 14¼ × 20¼ inches (approx. 36 × 51.5 cm)
Studio: Warner Bros.
Artist: Wik
Director: John Huston
Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Walter Huston, Tim Holt & Bruce Bennett
Condition: Very Fine+
Presentation: Conservation Linen-Backed
 
The poster has been professionally linen-backed, preserving and supporting the original paper while allowing it to present exceptionally well. The original fold lines remain faintly visible, as expected.
 
A particularly attractive country-of-origin European design for one of Humphrey Bogart’s greatest films, with artwork created specifically for the Belgian theatrical release.
 
Guaranteed Original Cinema Poster.