Lot n° 89
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50 - 80
EUR
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Result
: 19EUR
GENE TIERNEY - Lot 89
GENE TIERNEY
Film Noir ambiance, 1950s. Photo, vintage silver print, stamped and annotated on back.
24.3 x 19.7 cm.
Note: Elegant portrait of Gene Tierney, an iconic actress of classic Hollywood cinema, particularly associated with the film noir aesthetic (Laura, Leave Her to Heaven). The image plays on a sophisticated staging: hieratic pose, structured evening gown, contrasting lighting creating graphic shadows on the wall and reinforcing a dramatic atmosphere typical of productions of the period.
This type of advertising photography, intended for the press and studio promotion, is now a sought-after segment of the market, particularly when it comes to iconic actresses of 1940-1950s Hollywood. The quality of the print, the presence of stamps on the back and the very "film noir" aesthetic enhance the interest of this piece.
Gene Tierney portraits, though less common than those of some contemporary stars, enjoy a stable market among collectors specializing in classic American cinema.
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