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 129:
Kitty Carlisle Hart + Laurence Lovett : Signed Photo
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Sold for: $24
Start price:
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Estimated price:
$100 - $1,000
Auction house commission: 20%
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Kitty Carlisle Hart + Laurence Lovett : Signed Photo
B/W photo of Kitty Carlisle Hart with Laurence Lovett by P.Rankin- Smith mounted on art paper /board and signed on the image by Kitty Carlisle Hart with Laurence Lovett. Signatures are authentic with provenance. Image size : 9.5 x 6.5 inches. Mount size: 11 x 14 inches. Kitty Carlisle Hart was an American actress, singer, and spokeswoman for the arts. She is best remembered as a regular panelist on the television game show, To Tell the Truth. She served 20 years on the New York State Council on the Arts. 1991, she received the National Medal of Arts from President George H. W. Bush. Wikipedia :Born: September 3, 1910, New Orleans, LA; Died: April 17, 2007, Manhattan, New York, NY; The Metropolitan Opera: Laurence D. Lovett, who was a distinguished member of the Board for more than 45 years. Mr. Lovett served as a Managing Director from 1971-1989 and as an Honorary Director from 1989 until his death, In addition, he was President of the Metropolitan Opera Guild from 1971 to 1979, and Guild Chairman from 1979 to 1986. He was also active in the Metropolitan Opera National Council.
