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 11:
Gay Talese: 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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Gay Talese: Signed Photo Portrait
B/W photo of Gay Talese by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board and signed on the margin by Gay Talese. The signature is authentic with provenance. Image size : 9.75 x 8.25 inches. Mount size: 10 x 12 inches. American writer: Gay Talese is an American writer. As a journalist for The New York Times and Esquire magazine during the 1960s, Talese helped to define contemporary literary journalism. Talese's most famous articles are about Joe DiMaggio and Frank Sinatra. Wikipedia
