Audrey Hepburn personally owned photo from "War and Peace", c. 1956.
Character/Sitter
Hepburn, Audrey [Ruston, Audrey Kathleen] (British, 1929–1993)
Audrey Hepburn [Audrey Kathleen Ruston] (British, 1929 – 1993) black and white head-shot in profile to right, pre-production photo testing hairstyle. "War and Peace", a 1956 epic historical drama film based on Leo Tolstoy's 1869 novel of the same name.
Stamp on verso: Blue ink, in oval, "AUDREY | HEPBURN | The Personal Collection Part III | May 2018 | CHRISTIE'S ||
Size: 12.0 x 17.5 cm sheet; 12.0 x 16.7 cm image.
Condition: small abrasion to cheek and rough lower edge.
Certificate of authenticity from John Reznikoff, University Archives.
Additional Information
| Collection | Photography |
|---|---|
| Period | 20 AD , Mid-20th Century |
| Country | USA |
| Media/Technique | gelatin silver print |
| Subject | Human face (portrait) |
| Creation / Publishing year | 1956 |
| Acquisition year | 2021 |
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