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Coby Whitmore
Seductive Femme Fatale Kim Novak Look-a-like Illustration in Red

Circa Late 1950s

$40,000
£30,330.07
€35,022.96
CA$56,122.44
A$62,528.73
CHF 32,977.86
MX$758,059.92
NOK 419,526
SEK 390,815.04
DKK 261,589.20

About the Item

A simple palette of red and flesh colors defines this noir portrait by Coby Whitmore, Seductive Femme Fatale Kim Novak Look-a-like Illustration in Red It's a one-of-a-kind offering that conveys an archetype of a glamorous woman typical of the 50s. This bold and graphic Kim Novak look-a-like painting may be one of the most iconic works in all of mid-century illustration. Work is simply framed.
  • Creator:
    Coby Whitmore (1913 - 1988, American)
  • Creation Year:
    Circa Late 1950s
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11 in (27.94 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Movement & Style:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Miami, FL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU38531433943

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