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Al Hirschfeld, Signed and Numbered Marlene Dietrich Etching, 86/100

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Start price: $500

Estimated price: $600 - $1,200

Buyer's Premium: 25%

Description

Keywords: Albert Hirschfeld, Caricature, Hollywood, Actress, Cabaret, Theater Art, Celebrity Portrait, American Art, Broadway, Illustration, Works On Paper, New York Times

Summary:
Al Hirschfeld (American, 1903–2003), limited-edition etching depicting actress and performer Marlene Dietrich reclining theatrically in a top hat, fishnet stockings and high heels. Pencil signed ‘Hirschfeld’ lower right and numbered 86/100 lower left.

Hirschfeld was one of America’s most celebrated caricaturists, particularly known for his elegant black-and-white portraits of actors, musicians and Broadway performers. His drawings appeared in The New York Times for more than seven decades. Following the birth of his daughter Nina in 1945, Hirschfeld began concealing her name within many of his drawings, creating the well-known ‘NINA’ tradition that encouraged viewers to search his compositions for the hidden name.
Measurement: Visible: 19 1/2 x 23 in. (49.5 x 58.4 cm.), Frame: 28 1/2 x 31 in. (72.4 x 78.7 cm.) approx

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Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions. Accordingly, works are sold as ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.

Bidders are encouraged to carefully review all photographs and, when possible, examine items in person prior to bidding. Photographs form an integral part of each lot’s description. The absence of a condition report, notation, or reference to damage does not imply that an item is free from defects, restoration, wear, or other condition issues. All items are sold as is, where is, and may show signs of age, use, wear, repair, or prior restoration. By placing a bid, bidders acknowledge and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale.
All descriptions, catalog statements, condition reports, reflect an opinion based on the information provided to us at the time of cataloging. Any certificates of authenticity, if provided by consignor, will be noted in the catalog. Clocks and watches are not warranted or represented to keep accurate time. We strongly recommend that all vintage lighting be examined or rewired prior to use.
Auction Galleries reselling works do not issue Certificates of Authenticity. COA’s should best be sought from the original artist or their foundations, which often refrain from giving written authentication opinions.  Accordingly, works are sold as  ATTRIBUTED to the artist or maker named in the description. These attributions reflect an OPINION and are intended to provide collectors, researchers, and institutions the opportunity to study and further contextualize the material offered or establish a work’s art-historical significance.