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Auction: 24013 - Original Vintage Film Posters
Lot: 16

George Hurrell Portfolio II (1979)
Original US limited edition of 8 silver gelatin photographs, signed by George Hurrell, with technical data sheet. Edition number 30/250
Photographer: George Hurrell (1904-1992)

Unframed: 7 photographs 19 x 15 1/2 in. (48.3 x 39.4 cm) and 1 photograph 15 1/2 x 19 (39.4 x 48.3). Technical data sheet 20 x 16 in. (50.8 x 40.7 cm)

This portfolio includes photographs of the following Hollywood stars: Dorothy Lamour, Ramon Navarro, Greta Garbo, Johnny Weissmuller, Douglas Fairbanks, Robert Taylor, Hedy Lamarr and Jane Russell. They were all photographed by George Hurrell between 1930 and 1946, who was a famous Hollywood glamour photographer and shot the big stars in 1930s and 1940s.

This powerful film noir was directed by Carol Reed and written by Graham Greene. The film stars Orson Welles, Joseph Cotten, Valli and Trevor Howard. Robert Krasker's brilliant expressionist cinematography, with its distorted camera angles and distinctive lighting, won him an Oscar for Best Cinematography. The film is considered a masterpiece of its genre.

Excellent condition, minor waving to the paper.

Material of piece: Paper


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Estimate
£3,000 to £5,000

Starting price
£2400