Pamela Rankin-Smith Signed Photo Auction II
May 22, 2021
1412 NY-213 High Falls, NY 12404, United States

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.

The auction has ended

LOT 37:

Zhao Ziyang, 1984 : Signed Photo w/ Consulate Letter

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Zhao Ziyang, 1984 : Signed Photo w/ Consulate Letter
B/W photo of Zhao Ziyang, 1984 by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board and signed on the margin by Zhao Ziyang. Signature is authentic with provenance: a letter from the Consulate General of the Peoples Republic of China to Pamela Rankin -Smith dated March 20th, 1984 attesting to the signature. Image size : 8.5 x 7 inches. Mount size: 11.25 x 9.5 inches. Please note the bottom of the consulate letter has two small ( .25 inch) tears and a crease, this does not impact text. "Zhao ZiyangFormer Premier of the People's Republic of ChinaZhao Ziyang was a high-ranking politician in the People's Republic of China. He was the third premier of the People's Republic of China from 1980 to 1987, vice chairman of the Communist Party of China from 1981 to 1982, and general secretary of the Communist Party of China from 1987 to 1989. WikipediaBorn: October 17, 1919, Hua County, Anyang, ChinaDied: January 17, 2005, Beijing, ChinaFull name: Chao Hsiu-yeh"

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