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Natacha Rambova
Fool's Paradise Movie Costume Sketch Cecil B. DeMille - Classic Hollywood

1920

$12,000
£9,092.61
€10,414.84
CA$16,996.65
A$18,547.28
CHF 9,728.36
MX$225,262.95
NOK 121,512.60
SEK 114,835.48
DKK 77,732.47

About the Item

Natacha Rambova imaginatively conceives and sketches a costume for Cecil B. DeMille's 1921 movie Fool's Paradise: Paramount. Rendered in Gouache, watercolor, pencil, and metallic silver and bronze on paper. Forbidden Fruit "Royal in Cape", signed by the artist, measuring 9.75" x 13.5". Rambova, a muse and one-time wife of Rudolph Valentino, collaborated extensively with DeMille, creating both costume and set designs for some of his early silent films. Signed in pencil lower right, Condition: Good - exhibits production wear, toning, staining, minor pin holes, and paint wear, considering the painting was a production piece that was viewed and physically handled by many in the movie making process. It is still in good condition despite Basic matt. Matt size 19 x 15 - Art will soar when properly framed.
  • Creator:
    Natacha Rambova (1897 - 1966, American)
  • Creation Year:
    1920
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Width: 9.75 in (24.77 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Good - exhibits production wear, toning, staining, minor pin holes, and paint wear, considering the painting was a production piece that was viewed and physically handled by many in the movie making process. It is still in good condition despite.
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU385316742152

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