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Lot #751
Rudolph Valentino and Natacha Rambova

Sought-after Abbe double portrait of the Valentinos

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Sought-after Abbe double portrait of the Valentinos

Rare vintage matte-finish 10 x 12.5 photo of Rudolph Valentino and his wife Natacha Rambova by acclaimed photographer James Abbe, signed and inscribed in fountain pen, "To our dear Cora, Rudolph" and "and Natacha.” Lower right corner signed by the photography studio. Triple-matted and framed to an overall size of 16.5 x 19.25. In fine to very fine condition. The photo depicts the Valentinos as they appeared during their Mineralava Dance Tour in 1923, with Rudolph dressed in attire similar to his costume in the 1921 silent film The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Fine Autographs and Artifacts
  • Dates: #572 - Ended December 04, 2019





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