Lot 828
5 Fine Oversized Portraits Including 2 by Clarence Sinclair Bull, Also Myrna Loy, Virginia Bruce and Brenda Marshall. Diverse collection of oversized, double-weight, vintage original portrait photos, with two inscribed and signed. First a group portrait by acclaimed celebrity photographer, Clarence Sinclair Bull, regarded as one of the greats from the Golden Age of Hollywood. For MGM he shot this cast photo of Twice Blessed starring Gail Patrick, Preston Foster, Marshall Thompson and twins, Lee and Lyn Wilde, who didn't have much a career but here, perfect in this Parent Trap like film which boast three outstanding jitterbug numbers. Stamped on verso Clarence Sinclair Bull, MGM with information regarding the film. Photo measures, 10" x 13" and is untrimmed. The second Bull portrait is of Van Johnson, also for MGM heavily promoting him after Thirty Seconds Over Tokyo declaring "Johnson's rocket-like rise to the top is unsurpassed in Hollywood annals" Okay a bit heavy on the spin, but an exceptional portrait, also 10" x 13" stamped on verso Clarence Sinclair Bull, MGM and the publicity hype typed just below. Next a signed portrait (JSA graded) of Myrna Loy 10" x 12½", likely from the 1950's and still very much the glamorous talent The fourth photo is a lovely signed image of Virginia Bruce, quite the leading lady with her unique pale eyes and later regarded for her political activism. The fifth and final piece is a lovely portrait by Landry for Life Magazine of Brenda Marshall known best as the co-star with Errol Flynn in The Sea Hawk, a rousing swashbuckler considered one of his finest. Portrait measures 10½" x 13" and is a striking near regal portrait of the star. All photos in overall excellent condition with minor evidence of handling.
Estimated Value $400 - 600.
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