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Lot #1122
Erich von Stroheim

Penetrating portrait as ‘The Desert Fox’

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Penetrating portrait as ‘The Desert Fox’

Vintage matte-finish 7.25 x 9.5 photo of von Stroheim as Field Marshall Erwin Rommel in the 1943 film Five Graves to Cairo, signed and inscribed in fountain pen “To ‘Peggy’—in sincere appreciation with all my kindest & most cordial wishes, Erich von Stroheim, Nov. 14th 1945.” Double-matted and framed to an overall size of 13.5 x 15.5. In fine condition. Von Stroheim’s portrayal of Rommel was widely admired by film critics. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #406 - Ended April 17, 2013





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