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Below is a recent realized price for an oversize gelatin silver double weight portrait by legendary Hollywood photographer George Hurrell. We at Nate D. Sanders Auctions can obtain up to this amount or more for you:
George Hurrell Oversize Gelatin Silver Double Weight. Sold for Over $7,000.
Here are some George Hurrell portraits that we sold:
George Hurrell Photo of Jean Harlow
Dramatic 1934 photograph of Jean Harlow by renowned Hollywood photographer George Hurrell. Double-weight silver gelatin matte finish print stamped “Hurrell” on verso. Reprinted and signed by Hurrell biographer Mark Vieira. Image captures the original sex symbol in all her alluring glory, with her famous platinum blond hair carefully accentuated by the dramatic shadow behind her. Hurrell was an in-house portrait photographer at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer in the 1930’s, where he photographed many of the era’s biggest stars. He remained a favorite of many stars, particularly iconic women, even after he left MGM to establish his own studio. Image measures 11″ x 14″. Fine condition.

Shirley Temple Personally Owned Photo From “Heidi” as Marie Antoinette — Portrait Signed by Photographer George Hurrell on Mat
Large portrait photo of Shirley Temple as Marie Antoinette, taken by famed Hollywood photographer George Hurrell during the filming of “Heidi”, personally owned by Shirley and signed by Hurrell on mat. Matte photo measures 7.25″ x 9.375″, dry mounted to gray mat board measuring 11″ x 14.75″. Signed “Hurrell 37” on mat underneath photo. Light buckling to photo, overall near fine condition. With provenance from the 2015 Shirley Temple estate sale.


Large and charming portrait photo of Shirley Temple taken by famed Hollywood photographer George Hurrell during the filming of ”Heidi”, personally owned by Shirley and signed by Hurrell on mat. Matte silver gelatin photo measures 7.25” x 9.375”, dry mounted to gray mat board measuring 11” x 14.75”. Signed ”Hurrell 37” on mat underneath photo. Near fine condition. With provenance from the 2015 Shirley Temple estate sale.


Here are some additional Hollywood portraits we also sold:
Marilyn Monroe signed photo measuring 11” x 14”, unusual not only for its size, scarcity and near fine condition, but also for its association to Marilyn’s most famous movie scene. Marilyn inscribes the photo in large blue ink, ”To Dru, It’s wonderful to work with you again / Marilyn Monroe”. Dru is the nickname for Drusilla Davis, who dances alongside Marilyn in ”Gentlemen Prefer Blondes” during the song ”Diamonds Are a Girl’s Best Friend”, where Marilyn is outfitted in her pink satin dress, adorned with diamonds. Matte photo is near fine, with a bit of edgewear along margins. Contemporary note on verso reads, ”’Gentlemen Prefer Blondes’ / March 6, 1953 / last day”. From the estate of Drusilla Davis and also with University Archives COA. Sold for $27,684.


Scarce Bruce Lee Signed Photo From ”The Green Hornet” — Without Inscription
Scarce Bruce Lee signed publicity photo from ”The Green Hornet”, Lee’s breakout role in 1966. In bright green felt-tip, Lee signs ”Bruce Lee” to his photo as Kato, without inscription. Lot also includes a signed photo by Van Williams, Lee’s co-star. Both signatures were obtained at the 44th Southern California International Auto Show, held 27 October-6 November 1966, where the ”Black Beauty” car from ”The Green Hornet” was being displayed and promoted by Lee and Williams. A photo of the event program featuring the car is included. Each glossy photo measures 4” x 5”. Near fine condition. Sold for $22,500.

James Dean Signed 8” x 10” Silver Gelatin Photo — Without Inscription
James Dean signed 8” x 10” silver gelatin photo, penned in bright blue fountain pen, ”best wishes / James Dean”. Glossy headshot photo was taken by Talbot Studios, with Talbot’s backstamp to verso. Minor creasing to edges, overall in very good plus condition, with excellent contrast to signature. From the estate of James Dean’s agent, Jane Deacy. Sold for $15,101.

Large silver gelatin photo signed by James Dean, with an endearing inscription to his ”Mom”, aka his agent Jane Deacy: ”To Mom / My heart and thanks / Jim”. Large photo by Phil Stern from the iconic motorcycle session in 1955 measures 13.5” x 10.25”. Half-matte, mounted to board, with Stern’s backstamp on verso. Signed by Dean in ballpoint, with inscription in dark blue and signature in black. Some edgewear and light scratching, overall very good. From the estate of James Dean’s agent, Jane Deacy. Sold for $15,101.

James Dean Signed 8” x 10” Silver Gelatin Photo — Without Inscription
James Dean signed 8” x 10” silver gelatin photo, penned in bright blue fountain pen, ”best wishes / James Dean”. Glossy headshot photo was taken by Talbot Studios, with Talbot’s backstamp to verso. Minor creasing to edges and faint discoloration along lower edge. Overall in very good condition, with excellent contrast to signature. From the estate of James Dean’s agent, Jane Deacy. Sold for $12,479.

Marilyn Monroe 8” x 10” photo signed. Flirtatious photo of the curvy screen legend shows Marilyn posing with a guitar in fishnet stockings, likely from her 1954 film, ”River of No Return”. Marilyn inscribes the photo in green ink, ”To Dwane / Love & Kisses / Marilyn Monroe”. Some creasing and a near invisible .25” of surface loss to the L of ”Marilyn”. Overall in very good condition. Has restoration. Accompanied by COA’s from both PSA/DNA and JSA. Sold for $10,313.


Gorgeous Marilyn Monroe Signed Photo Measuring 8.25” x 10”
Marilyn Monroe signed photo measuring 8.25” x 10” from ”How to Marry a Millionaire”, taken in 1953 at the height of her fame. Glossy photo is inscribed by Marilyn, ”To Jerry, It’s a pleasure to know you / Marilyn Monroe”. A member of the dance cast, Jerry Gotham worked with Marilyn on the set of ”There’s No Business Like Show Business”. Some creasing, approximate one inch closed tear at bottom, light chipping to edges, and mounting remnants at corners. Overall very good condition with large, strong penmanship by Marilyn. Scarce. Sold for $10,000.

Captivating photo of Audrey Hepburn from ”My Fair Lady”, measuring 11” x 14”, and from Audrey’s personal collection. Photo is by Cecil Beaton, who won the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for ”My Fair Lady”, as well as for Best Art Direction, with the stamp on verso: ”Please acknowledge photograph by Cecil Beaton”. Beaton first met Hepburn after the release of ”Roman Holiday”, and was instantly taken with her charm, commenting in his diary that ”She appears to take wholesale adoration with a pinch of salt; gratitude rather than puffed-up pride…” Hepburn’s ease, with Beaton as photographer, and her natural beauty is captured nicely in this photograph. Semi-gloss silver gelatin photo on double weight paper was taken for a US Vogue photo shoot in late 1963 prior to the release of ”My Fair Lady”, one of the most highly anticipated films in Hollywood history. Photo is in near fine condition. Sold for $4,375.

Moe Howard 8” x 10” Signed Photo, Inscribed to His Wife, ”From Your Devoted Beans / Moey” — Matte Finish Photo in Very Good Plus Condition –Sold for $4,109.

Gorgeous and large 11” x 14” silver gelatin print of Audrey Hepburn from the 1957 musical ”Funny Face”, from Audrey’s personal collection. Photographer Bud Fraker, whose creative collaboration with Hepburn was well-known, captured the image, showing Hepburn beautifully demure in a cape inspired evening gown. Printed on semi-matte double weight paper. With stamps from Christie’s and ”Paramount Photo By Bud Fraker” to verso. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,000.

Audrey Hepburn Signed 8” x 10” Photo From ”My Fair Lady” — Near Fine — With JSA COA
Rare Audrey Hepburn signed 8” x 10” photo, depicting her as Eliza Doolittle from ”My Fair Lady”. Near fine condition, with a bold signature. With a COA from JSA.
Sold for $2,250.

Beautiful and Scarce Jean Harlow Autograph on an 8″ x 10″ Photograph With Her Full Name
Jean Harlow autograph on an artistic 8″ x 10″ photo, featuring a head and shoulders portrait of the actress looking off-camera with her hands crossed. Inscribed in black ink on the image, “To Henry With good wishes from Jean Harlow”. During her lifetime, much of Harlow’s correspondence and autograph-signing duties were handled by her mother, “Mama Jean” Harlow. This, and the fact that she died at the very young age of 26, make signed items bearing her actual signature truly scarce. 8″ x 10″ photo is in fine condition. Sold for $2,136.

Marilyn Monroe Photograph From the Last Sitting — Signed by Photographer Bert Stern of a 250 Limited Edition
Marilyn Monroe photograph from the Last Sitting, taken for Vogue magazine by photographer Bert Stern in 1962. Chromogenic print is signed by Stern at lower right, and numbered 129 in the limited edition of 250. Image measures 19″ x 19″ and paper measures 20″ x 24″. Minor fading and uniform toning, and a few pieces of mounting tape to verso. Overall very good plus condition. Sold for $1,650.

Alfred Eisenstaedt Signed 11″ x 14″ Photograph of Katharine Hepburn
Alfred Eisenstaedt signed 11″ x 14″ silver gelatin photograph of Katharine Hepburn, taken in 1938 as referenced on the verso in Eisenstaedt’s hand. Hepburn is beautifully pictured here with her dress pleats cascading across the photo. Signed “Eisenstaedt” on the photographic border. With Eisenstaedt’s stamp on verso, “PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT”. Near fine condition. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate. Sold for $1,604.

Original 8” x 10” silver-gelatin photograph of the iconic Marilyn Monroe, taken by Andre de Dienes at Tobay Beach, Long Island in the summer of 1949, the most desirable Marilyn photos by de Dienes. Half-glossy double-weight photograph ca. 1965 has de Dienes’ backstamps, as well as stamp of noted photo collector and Marilyn doll designer Kim Goodwin. Light buckling, else near fine condition. Sold for $1,250.

Lovely pair of photos of Audrey Hepburn, from her personal collection, taken during pre-production of the film ”War and Peace”. The photos show Audrey at different angles in costume as her character, the heroine Natasha Rostov. Glossy silver gelatin photos each measure 5.25” x 7”, with Christie’s stamp to versos. Very good to near fine condition. Sold for $1,250.

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