Madison, NJ

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Nicolas Cage's Dracula Poster Sells to N.J. Collector for World-Record Price

Madison, N.J., collector Ralph DeLuca buys rare, original 'Dracula' movie poster that once belonged to actor Nicolas Cage at auction

The original movie poster for Universal's 1931 horror thriller "Dracula," starring Bela Lugosi, went to the auction block last Saturday night. Once belonging to actor Nicolas Cage, the poster was sold for a record-breaking $310,700 to movie poster expert Ralph DeLuca of Madison, N.J.

One of only three known copies, "Dracula is one of the most important movie posters in the world," said buyer DeLuca, who also purchased the only known insert card poster for the 1932 Tod Browning film "Freaks" for $108,000. That poster was bought at an antique store in southern California by the consignors for $10 in the 1970s.

"When I see a great, rare movie poster I love, I have to get it and will pay whatever price is necessary," DeLuca said. He already has one of the world's best movie poster collections and said these two posters will be a welcome addition to his home.

"Movie posters not only provide you with great artwork and enjoyment but have also been a solid, proven investment that outperforms stocks and real estate," explained DeLuca, who is a former investment banker. The same style Dracula poster sold for just under $80,000 around ten years ago at auction.

DeLuca added that he is always happy to provide free appraisals of movie posters, concert posters and related entertainment memorabilia -- and is always buying. For more information, contact Ralph DeLuca at http://www.ralphdeluca.com, or call him toll-free at 800-392-4050.

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Ralph DeLuca -- Movie Poster Expert: I buy and appraise vintage movie posters, concert posters, photographs and entertainment memorabilia. Call today for a free appraisal: 800-392-4050

Ralph DeLuca

Madison, NJ

973-377-1007