Lot # 98 - 'Lady Sings the Blues' w/Diana Ross & Billy Holiday

Opening Bid : $ 5.00
Start Date/Time: 26-Dec-2025 7:00:00 AM
End Date/Time: 01-Jan-2026 8:37:00 PM
Current bid:

$7.00

Highest bidder:

DAF2673

Auction has ended

Description :

The poster for Lady Sings the Blues is a powerful and elegant tribute to both Billie Holiday’s legacy and Diana Ross’s transformative performance.

 About the Film

  • Title: Lady Sings the Blues

  • Release Year: 1972

  • Directed by: Sidney J. Furie

  • Starring: Diana Ross, Billy Dee Williams, Richard Pryor

  • Produced by: Jay Weston & James S. White

  • Executive Producer: Berry Gordy

  • Screenplay by: Terence McCloy, Chris Clark, Suzanne de Passe

  • Music Score: Michel Legrand

  • Studio: Paramount Pictures

  • Genre: Biographical Drama / Musical

 Poster Highlights

  • Design: Minimalist and evocative, featuring a stylized hand gripping a microphone—adorned with jewelry—against a muted gray background.

  • Tagline: “Diana Ross is Billie Holiday”—a bold declaration of Ross’s dramatic debut.

  • Typography: The title Lady Sings the Blues is rendered in striking red, anchoring the visual with emotional weight.

  • Mood: The simplicity of the design reflects the film’s intimate focus on Holiday’s struggles and triumphs.

 Themes & Tone

  • The film chronicles Billie Holiday’s rise to fame, her battles with addiction, racism, and heartbreak, offering a deeply emotional portrait of a jazz icon.

  • Diana Ross’s performance was widely acclaimed, earning her an Academy Award nomination for Best Actress.

 Legacy

  • Lady Sings the Blues helped redefine Diana Ross’s career, showcasing her dramatic range beyond music.

  • The poster is a cherished collectible for fans of classic biopics, Motown history, and jazz culture.


Dimensions : 27 in W x 41 in H

Auction History

Highest bidder is DAF2673

Date Bid User
01-Jan-2026 11:53:36 AM $7.00 DAF2673
31-Dec-2025 6:56:16 AM $5.00 mischo

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