Welcome to Grapefruit Moon Gallery's collection of photographs and prints. Here you will find original vintage silver gelatin photographs from the 1920's and 1930's, depicting Silent Movie-era starlets and Ziegfeld Follies showgirls. In addition, you will find rare original posters from the Belle Époque as well as original artist etchings, pochoirs, and hard-to-find coveted antique prints.

Jean Harlow Nude at Griffith Park Edwin Bower Hesser	Joan Crawford as Flapper Jazz Baby Ruth Harriet Louise

An original 4" by 5" sepia photograph of Hollywood legend Jean Harlow posed near nude at Los Angeles' Griffith park in 1929 as a spirited forest nymph. An original first generation gelatin silver antique photograph by Edwin Bower Hesser. From an Allied Artist's Photographers Guild east coast estate. An original graflex photograph taken and developed by Hesser for use in his "Art's Monthly Pictorial" photography magazine for artists and art students.

An original 4" by 5" sepia photograph of Hollywood legend Jean Harlow posed near nude at Los Angeles' Griffith park in 1929 as a spirited forest nymph. An original first generation gelatin silver antique photograph by Edwin Bower Hesser. From an Allied Artist's Photographers Guild east coast estate. An original graflex photograph taken and developed by Hesser for use in his "Art's Monthly Pictorial" photography magazine for artists and art students.

A dramatic and artfully posed gelatin silver original photograph by Edward Bower Hesser taken along the secluded shores of the California Coast. A pretty pair of lounging nude models mindful of the nude imagery of Edward Weston another noted nude Pictorialist who worked in Southern California during the 1920s - 30s art deco jazz-age. From an Allied Artist's Photographers Guild east coast estate. An original graflex photograph taken by Hesser for use in his "Art's Monthly Pictorial" photography magazine for artists and art students.

A dramatic and artfully posed gelatin silver original photograph by Edward Bower Hesser taken along the secluded shores of the California Coast. A pretty model in a dancers pose which brings to mind the nude imagery of Edward Weston another noted nude Pictoralist who worked in Southern California during the 1920s - 30s art deco jazz-age. From an Allied Artist's Photographers Guild east coast estate. An original graflex photograph taken by Hesser for use in his "Art's Monthly Pictorial" photography magazine for artists and art students.

A lovely original gelatin silver photograph by Edwin Bower Hesser of a seductive nude model in soft focus. We believe the model to be Jeanette Loff a silent film siren and Rolf Armstrong pin-up model. From an Allied Artist's Photographers Guild east coast estate. An original graflex photograph taken by Hesser for use in his "Art's Monthly Pictorial" photography magazine for artists and art students.

Carole Lombard, one of the finest actresses of the golden era of Hollywood film, is captured in all of her glamour in this promotional portrait for Paramount Pictures. In dramatic sequined gown, the platinum blonde beauty who captured the heart of America in the 1930s, and died tragically promoting the war effort in 1941, still captivates.

This 1920s photograph of America's Sweetheart, Mary Pickford, is styled with traditional high end flapper glamour, but the sweetness which Pickford personified is showcased alongside the jazz age sophistication. With deckeled edges and an intense sepia, this large format photograph was kept in the collection of photographer Edwin Bower Hesser until his death. An unusual and beautiful photograph of Pickford with unique provenance.

Lupe Velez, the Mexican spitfire, moved to Hollywood in 1927 and quickly made a name for herself in the hedonistic and exciting early days of Hollywood studios, both for her impressive comedic performances, exotic beauty, and tempestuous romances. In this iconic portrait Clarence Sinclair Bull, the head of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer's still photography department, Lupez suggests a wellspring of intrigue beneath her dramatically lashed eyes.

The original platinum blonde, Jean Harlow, became one of Hollywood's most legendary actresses with her unabashed sexuality and remarkable comedic timing. Like Marilyn Monroe after her, the combination of kittenish charm and bold eroticism made her an icon for the ages. Harlow's unique and captivating persona are captured in this 1936 image by Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer portrait photographer Ted Allen.

A 1926 view of It girl Clara Bow from her breakout performance in the roaring '20s silent film vehicle "Mantrap," this double weight gallery portrait features Bow with wild flapper bob. Bow's wizened eyes and cupid feature captured the nihilism and eroticism of the Lost generation, as well as the heart of the American moviegoing public, and vintage original stills of her remain highly collectible.