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Maria Montez

An original mixed medium illustration for the April 4, 1948 cover of The American Weekly Magazine, from the series Enchanters of Famous Men. This is a stylized portrait of Maria Mancini, 1629-1715, as posed by Universal International film star Maria Montez. This was painted over a grey two-toned photostat that served as the base and a guide for the artist. Retains verso identification label by the hand of Henry Clive and artwork is dated on verso. Great gesso vintage frame freshly cleaned and ready to hang in your gallery, museum or house.

Enchanters of Famous Men Marie Mancini

Artist: Henry Clive
Price:  S O L D

Filed Under: Sorry, It's Sold
Tagged With: 1940s, american, American Weekly, Enchanters of Famous Men, Henry Clive, magazine cover, Maria Mancini, Maria Montez, original cover art, pin up, Randolph Hearst, spanish
Added to Gallery: September 29, 2004

 

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    Grapefruit Moon Gallery, based in Minneapolis MN, specializes in vintage pin up and original illustration art.  We are the proud home of the Bunny Yeager archives.

    Since 2003, Grapefruit Moon Gallery has been a leading dealer of exclusive original paintings by Gil Elvgren, Alberto Vargas, Earl Moran, Rolf Armstrong and Henry Clive, as well as vintage photographs, prints, and period decorative arts in ceramic and metal.

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