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 106:
Robert Towers : Signed Photo Portrait
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Estimated price:
$100 - $1,000
Auction house commission: 20%
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Robert Towers : Signed Photo Portrait
B/W photo of Robert Towers by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board and signed on the margin by Robert Towers. The signature is authentic with provenance. Image size : 6.5 x 6.75 inches. Mount size: 11 x 14 inches. Robert Towers (1923–1995) was an American critic and novelist. Born in Virginia, Towers was educated at Princeton and served for two years as Vice Counsel at the American Consulate General in Calcutta before dedicating himself to literary studies. He taught English literature and creative writing at Princeton, Queens College, and Columbia.
