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 110:
Virgil Thomson : Signed Photo Portrait
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Sold for: $40
Start price:
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Estimated price:
$100 - $1,000
Auction house commission: 20%
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Virgil Thomson : Signed Photo Portrait
B/W photo of Virgil Thomson by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board and signed on the image by Virgil Thomson. The signature is authentic with provenance. Image size : 6 x 9 inches. Mount size: 11 x 14 inches. Virgil Thomson was an American composer and critic. He was instrumental in the development of the "American Sound" in classical music. WikipediaBorn: November 25, 1896, Kansas City, MODied: September 30, 1989, New York, NYAwards: Pulitzer Prize for Music, Kennedy Center Honors
