Lot 629
Arthur, Jean (1900-91). She began in silent films but made the transition to the talkies, starring in the 1930s and 40s opposite leading men such as Gary Cooper, Jimmy Stewart and Cary Grant. She received an Oscar nomination in 1943 for "The More the Merrier." Two original vintage Edwin Bower Hesser photographs, one 17" x 14" (image is 9 ½" x 7"), and the other 10" x 8". No stamp on the first; the second has Hesser's backstamp and "This is Jean Arthur #65 / Hesser Art Study Series…" Some tears to wide borders on larger photo, easily matted out; the smaller photo has stains in the upper background and light marks on the chin and neck.
Estimated Value $300 - 400.
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| Realized $184 |
