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Lot #605
Wallace Reid

Rare oversized portrait of the early screen hero

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Estimate: $200+
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Rare oversized portrait of the early screen hero

American silent film actor (1891-1923) referred to as 'the screen's most perfect lover'; he tragically succumbed to a morphine addiction at the age of 31. Scarce vintage matte-finish 11 x 14 studio portrait of Reid wearing a winter coat and holding a lit cigarette, signed in white ink, "Cordially, Wallace Reid." In fine condition. The first oversized photo of Reid we have ever offered.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: December Auction: Featuring Animation
  • Dates: #514 - Ended December 06, 2017





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