The newly discovered collection of Pamela Rankin-Smith, a socialite and photographer who captured candid photos of iconic figures from the last quarter of the twentieth century, along with her negative catalog and rights, will be presented at auction.
When we held Part I, which was the introduction to the world of this socialite photographer's photographic works, collectors from around the world participated in the auction, setting several records.
Of course, that was Part 1...
The list of signed iconic celebrity photographs by Smith being presented at Part II will appeal to even more collectors. Iconic figures from Actors, TV Personalities, Political Figures, Writers, Dancers, Musical notables, and Sports Icons, will be presented in Part II.
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LOT 117:
Garson Kanin, 1978 : Signed Photo Portrait
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Sold for: $14
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Estimated price:
$100 - $1,000
Auction house commission: 20%
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Garson Kanin, 1978 : Signed Photo Portrait
B/W photo of Garson Kanin by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board and signed on the margin by Garson Kanin, 26-6-78. The signature is authentic with provenance. Image size : 7.5 x 9 inches. Mount size: 11 x 14 inches. Garson Kanin (November 24, 1912 – March 13, 1999) was an American writer and director of plays and films. He began his show-business career as a jazz musician, burlesque comedian, and actor. He graduated from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City and made his Broadway debut in Little Ol' Boy (1933). His most famous quote, from his hit play Born Yesterday, is on a New York City Public Library plaque on a 41st Street sidewalk: "I want everyone to be smart. As smart as they can be. A world of ignorant people is too dangerous to live in."
