Lot 836
Loretta Young - Rare, Stunning Three Color Carbro Print by Acclaimed Photographer James N. Doolittle. Loretta Young, nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Actress winning for The Farmer's Daughter and starred in scores of popular films before moving into television. Offered here is a rare and beautiful three color carbro portrait, actual image 10" x 13" overall photo 13½" x 16¾" laid to matte with photographer's label on verso. Doolittle's remarkable color work has been featured in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions and recognized as one of the fore runners of color photography in the fields of commercial portraiture, advertising and journalism. What needs to be pointed out in this portrait is the astonishing ontrast in lighting and the remarkable deep reds. An absolutely exceptional vintage color piece.
Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,800.
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| Realized $480 |
