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Lot #717
Actresses

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Description

Collection of vintage signed photos of four actresses, including Marion Davies, Betty Bronson, Tallulah Bankhead, and Joan Crawford.

Marion Davies
Vintage sepia matte-finish 10 x 12.5 head-and-shoulders photo of Davies in military attire, signed and inscribed in black ink, "To Frank Flack, with many thanks for your kind wishes, Sincerely, Marion Davies.” In fine condition, with the left and lower borders trimmed.

Betty Bronson
Vintage matte-finish 7.5 x 9.5 Melbourne Spurr portrait of Bronson looking over shoulder, signed and inscribed in fountain pen "For—Mr. Slack, with appreciation of your beautiful work, Sincerely, Betty Bronson." Lower right corner bears the studio blindstamp, with the reverse featuring a studio portrait stamp. In fine condition, with lightly trimmed edges.

Tallulah Bankhead
Vintage matte-finish 4.75 x 6.75 portrait of Bankhead wearing a pearl necklace, nicely signed in fountain pen. In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked 1943, as well as a letter from Bankhead's personal secretary.

Joan Crawford
Vintage matte-finish 8 x 10 half-length portrait of Crawford wearing a lovely dress and staring directly into the camera, signed and inscribed in blue ballpoint, "Hello to Frank from, Joan Crawford." In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope, postmarked July 3, 1952.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #504 - Ended July 12, 2017