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Lot #365
George Bernard Shaw

Exceptional portrait of the Nobel Prize winner from Muray’s 1926 tour of Europe

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Exceptional portrait of the Nobel Prize winner from Muray’s 1926 tour of Europe

Nobel Prize–winning Irish dramatist and critic (1856–1950) who takes a place among the most distinguished and influential literary figures of his time. Vintage matte-finish 7.75 x 9.5 photo of Shaw thumbing through what appears to be a book of music, by Nickolas Muray of New York, signed in the lower left corner in black ink, “G. Bernard Shaw, 1926.” Also signed in the lower right corner by the photographer in black ink, “Muray.” Affixed to a same-size cardstock mount. In very good condition, with moderate silvering to dark areas of the image (heavier to the borders), adhesive remnants to the borders, and lightly trimmed edges. In 1926, Vanity Fair sent Muray through Europe to photograph celebrities like Monet and Shaw. A gorgeous, iconic photograph. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Photography Auction
  • Dates: #401 - Ended January 24, 2013