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 105:
Russell Baker : Signed Photo Portrait
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Sold for: $16
Start price:
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Estimated price:
$100 - $1,000
Auction house commission: 20%
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Russell Baker : Signed Photo Portrait
B/W photo of Russell Baker by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board and signed and inscribed with a remark " ….admit taking the money, deny any wrong ..." on the margin by Russell Baker. The signature is authentic with provenance. Image size : 9 x 7.75 inches. Mount size: 11 x 14 inches. "Russell Wayne Baker was an American journalist, narrator, writer of Pulitzer Prize-winning satirical commentary and self-critical prose, and author of Pulitzer Prize-winning autobiography Growing Up. WikipediaBorn: August 14, 1925, Loudoun County, VADied: January 21, 2019, Leesburg, VASpouse: Miriam Emily Nash (m. 1950–2015)Movies and TV shows Masterpiece, The Way West "
