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 107:
Joseph Brodsky : Signed Photo Portrait
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Sold for: $120
Start price:
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Estimated price:
$100 - $1,000
Auction house commission: 20%
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Joseph Brodsky : Signed Photo Portrait
B/W photo of Joseph Brodsky by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board and signed on the margin by Joseph Brodsky. The signature is authentic with provenance. Image size : 4. 5 x 6 inches. Mount size: 11 x 14 inches. "Iosif Aleksandrovich Brodsky was a Russian-American poet and essayist. Born in Leningrad in 1940, Brodsky ran afoul of Soviet authorities and was expelled from the Soviet Union in 1972, settling in the United States with the help of W. H. Auden and other supporters. Born: May 24, 1940, Saint Petersburg, RussiaDied: January 28, 1996, Brooklyn Heights, New York, NY" Wikipedia
