The newly discovered collection of Pamela Rankin-Smith, a socialite and photographer who captured candid photos of iconic figures from the last quarter of the twentieth century, along with her negative catalog and rights, will be presented at auction.
When we held Part I, which was the introduction to the world of this socialite photographer's photographic works, collectors from around the world participated in the auction, setting several records.
Of course, that was Part 1...
The list of signed iconic celebrity photographs by Smith being presented at Part II will appeal to even more collectors. Iconic figures from Actors, TV Personalities, Political Figures, Writers, Dancers, Musical notables, and Sports Icons, will be presented in Part II.
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LOT 168:
Lillian Gish : Signed Photo Portrait
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Sold for: $14
Start price:
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Estimated price :
$100 - $1,000
Buyer's Premium: 20%
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sales tax: 8.875%
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Lillian Gish : Signed Photo Portrait
B/W photo of Lillian Gish by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board; inscribed and signed on the margin by Lillian Gish. The signature is authentic with provenance. Image size : 5.25 x 6.5 inches. Mount size: 11 x 14 inches. "Lillian Diana Gish was an American pioneering actress of the screen and stage, and a director and writer. Her film acting career spanned 75 years, from 1912, in silent film shorts, to 1987. Gish was called "The First Lady of American Cinema", and is credited with pioneering fundamental film performance techniques. WikipediaBorn: October 14, 1893, Springfield, OHDied: February 27, 1993, New York, NYPlace of burial: Church of the Heavenly Rest, New York, NYAwards: AFI Life Achievement Award, Academy Honorary Award, "
