Lord of the Rings Gandalf Poster, by D. de S. Pernes in 1969, J.R.R. Tolkien, Middle Earth, Third Age fantasy fiction wall art 1960s
This is a 1969 poster of J.R.R Tolkien's "Gandalf" by D. de S. Pernes from the fantasy world of Middle Earth. The artist Count Dominic Charles Peter Bon de Sousa Pernes (signed his art as D. de S. Pernes) designed five Lord of the Rings posters, but only ended up drawing three of them. This is one of those, "Gandalf" the mystical Mithrandir.
Dimensions: 28.7 in x 22.4 in (73 cm x 57 cm)
Condition: the folding horizontal lines from being rolled too long, but these should mostly press out well under glass when framed. There is also a tape repair on the back at the top. See photos.
Gandalf the Grey, later known as Gandalf the White, was an Istar (Wizard), sent to Middle-earth in the Third Age to combat the threat of Sauron. He joined Thorin and his company to reclaim the Lonely Mountain from Smaug, convoked the Fellowship of the Ring to destroy the One Ring, and led the Free Peoples in the final campaign of the War of the Ring.
Because of the age of these posters, there are areas of wear and tear, particularly on the edges. I have done my best to take photos where they are torn. The good news is that when framed, the tears press up well against glass, and edges can be hidden by mats. Any wear picked up from years are part of the charm.
When framed these colourful and detailed posters can become a centre piece for any room, to remind us of a simpler time.
These posters are sent as unframed. They will be rolled up and delivered in a cardboard tube for protection.
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