Mar 31, 2001, The B. H. Manuscript/Collectible/Philatelic Sale, Sale 9
Lot 1000
Crawford, Joan
(1904-1977). Actress who became the epitome of glamour despite a
reputation that identified her as rarely likable. Her rags to riches
success began when she won a Charleston contest, beginning her film career
as a dancer rivalling Clara Bow. Her popularity waned in the 1940s, but she
made a come-back playing mature femme fatales, and later she cultivated her
popularity in the horror genre.
A Silver Gelatin Photograph
of Joan Crawford, printed by Mark Viera from an original negative by George
Hurrell circa 1933. The dry stamp on the verso is there for identification
purposes and was stamped in 1999. This is the only print in the 8 x 10"
format that has been stamped on the verso.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1001
Crawford, Joan. A
Silver Gelatin Photograph of Joan Crawford, printed by Mark Viera
from an original negative by George Hurrell circa 1933. The dry stamp on
the verso is there for identification purposes and was stamped in 1999.
This is the only print in the 8 x 10" format that has been stamped on the
verso.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1002
Harlow, Jean
(1911-1937). Platinum blonde actress, starring in such films as
Dinner At Eight and Red-Headed Woman. Harlow began as an
extra in films, and was discovered by Howard Hughes. Thus, with her foot in
the door, she became a flashy sexpot with a flair for comedy. Tragically,
she died at the early age of 26.
A Silver Gelatin Photograph
of Jean Harlow printed by Mark Viera from an original negative by George
Hurrell circa 1933. The dry stamp on the verso is there for identification
purposes and was stamped in 1999. This is the only print in the 8 x 10"
format that has been stamped on the verso.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1003
Harlow, Jean. A
Silver Gelatin Photograph of Jean Harlow printed by Mark Viera from
an original negative by George Hurrell circa 1930. The dry stamp on the
verso is there for identification purposes and was stamped in 1999. This is
the only print in the 8 x 10" format that has been stamped on the verso.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1004
Harlow, Jean. A
Silver Gelatin Photograph of Jean Harlow, printed by Mark Viera from
an original negative by George Hurrell circa 1933. The dry stamp on the
verso is there for identification purposes and was stamped in 1999. This is
the only print in the 8 x 10" format that has been stamped on the verso.
Estimated Value $250-350.
Lot 1005
Shearer, Norma
(1900-1983). Actress. Shearer began her career in New York City as a
model, only slowly making her mark in film with bit parts. She was
discovered by Irving Thalberg, a movie executive she later married.
Subsequently, a range of roles awaited her, guided by the wisdom of her
husband. Films include: Private Lives, The Barretts of Wimpole
Street, and Marie Antoinette.
A Silver Gelatin
Photograph of Norma Shearer printed by Mark Viera from an original
negative by George Hurrell circa 1930. The dry stamp on the verso is there
for identification purposes and was stamped in 1999. This is the only print
in the 8 x 10" format that has been stamped on the verso.
Estimated
Value $250-350.
Lot 1006
Sheridan, Ann
(1915-1967). Actress who began her career after winning a "Search for
Beauty" contest in 1933.
A Silver Gelatin Photograph of Ann
Sheridan, printed by Mark Viera from an original negative by George Hurrell
circa 1938. The dry stamp on the verso is there for identification purposes
and was stamped in 1999. This is the only print in the 8 x 10" format that
has been stamped on the verso.
Estimated Value $250-350.