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

Creator: Natacha Rambova
Offered by: Robert Funk Fine Art

Description
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.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	United States, California
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Watercolor, gouache, pencil, metallic paint on paper
Condition:	New. Good
Creation Date:	1920
Styles / Movements:	Modernism, Surrealism, Illustration
Incollect Reference #:	819073

Dimensions

W.	9.75 in;	H.	13.5 in;
W.	24.77 cm;	H.	34.29 cm;

Message from Seller:

Robert Funk Fine Art in Miami offers an eclectic collection shaped by 45 years of experience, blending art with commercial perspectives. For inquiries or art advisory services, contact Robert Funk at decoypoet@yahoo.com or 305.857.0521.