Lot 464
Negulesco, Jean. "Portrait of Gloria Swanson". Gouache on textured paper-board. 1930. Signed and dated at the lower right, "J. Negulesco 30". Size: 14 x 19". Light surface dirt. No longer in frame as pictured. Otherwise, in very good condition.
Against a bold green background, Negulesco portrays the glamorous queen of the silent screen: Ms. Gloria Swanson.
Negulesco's paintings are known, but his portraits are rare and seldom found at auction. Sought after collectibles, both for their association with the Golden Age of Hollywood and the personalities they feature, works like the one offered here are truly unique.
Estimated Value $500 - 750.
From the collection of actress Constance Moore.
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| Realized $380 |
