Lot 898
Myrna Loy and William Powell - Two Vintage Original Portraits Inscribed and Signed. A reunion of Nick and Nora Charles of The Thin Man series is achieved with the pairing of two portraits of the stars. Myrna Loy lovely in this 9½" x 12½" double-weight portrait by acclaimed MGM studio photographer, Lazlo Willinger (stamped on verso) and is boldly signed and inscribed in black fountain pen. The photo while a stunning image has crazing thoughout and some archival tape to support corner bends in the three corners but certainly a wonderful vintage piece with a fantastic signature (JSA graded). The second photo is of William Powell whose portrayal of the sophisticated Nick won him an Oscar nomination and generated 5 sequels. This 10" x 13" inch portrait is printed in warm sepia and boasts a striking image and a bold inscription and signature dated April, 1940 (JSA graded). Photo has a thin stain between inscription into shoulder and some edge wear in top white border. A perfect pair of portraits and signatures from one of the most beloved series of films based on the characters by Dashiell Hammet.
Estimated Value $700 - 1,000.
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