Lot 597
Leigh, Vivien. Original pen and brush Sketch Signed in pencil by Miss Leigh at lower left, and in pen by the artist, Oscar Berger ("Berger") at lower right, 13-3/8 x 9-5/8 inches, no place, no date. A wonderful portrait of Miss Leigh as Lady Teazle in a production of Molière's The School For Scandal. The lightly toned sheet is affixed at the corners to another sheet, which is tipped at the top to a heavier sheet; the latter is creased at the bottom, not affecting the sketch. Miss Leigh opened in The School For Scandal on January 20, 1949, opposite Laurence Olivier as Sir Peter.
Czech artist Oscar Berger immortalized many celebrities in his caricatures, including Winston Churchill, Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein, Bernard Shaw, seven Presidents of the United States, and many others. His work appeared in leading newspapers and magazines throughout the world, and he authored seven books containing over 300 caricatures.
Estimated Value $600 - 900.
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| Realized $345 |
