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 50:
Lena Horne : Signed Photo Portrait
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Sold for: $50
Start price:
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Estimated price:
$100 - $1,000
Auction house commission: 20%
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sales tax: 8.875% On lot's price, no sales tax on commission
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Lena Horne : Signed Photo Portrait
B/W photo of Lena Horne by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board and signed on the photo by Lena Horne. The signature is authentic with provenance. Image size : 9.5 x 7 inches. Mount size: 11 x 14 inches. "Lena Mary Calhoun Horne was an African American dancer, actress, Grammy-winning singer, and civil rights activist. Horne's career spanned over 70 years, appearing in film, television, and theater. Horne joined the chorus of the Cotton Club at the age of 16 and became a nightclub performer before moving to Hollywood. WikipediaBorn: June 30, 1917, Bedford-Stuyvesant, New York, NYDied: May 9, 2010, Manhattan, New York, NY"
