For Sale: Vintage Gelatin Silver print of Silent-era Hollywood director Rex Ingram.

$300.00

Near fine. Upper right corner has small crease. Approx. 7 1/4″ x 8 1/4 ” (18.41 cm x 20.96 cm). Signed “To Richardson luc. V. Cordially Rex Ingram and dated Dec. 1920.

Back stamped with the Hoover Arts Studio credit as well as the LA Public Library stamp. Library’s ID sticker upper left corner. See pics.

I’ll ship this for free in the domestic US and at cost world-wide. 

SKU: rex.ingram-signed.portrait Categories: , ,

Description

Rex Ingram (1892–1950) was an Irish-American film director, producer, and occasional actor, celebrated for his work during the silent film era. Known for his artistry and innovative storytelling, Ingram was a pivotal figure in early Hollywood, influencing generations of filmmakers. His Notable Films included  “The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse”,  “The Prisoner of Zenda”, “Scaramouche”, and “The Magician”. Ingram’s autograph is rare.

The Hoover Art Company, established by Frank S. Hoover in the early 20th century, was a prominent photographic studio located at 6321 Hollywood Boulevard, between Vine and Ivar streets in Hollywood, California. His studio became a favored destination for Hollywood’s elite and Los Angeles’ high society, capturing the likenesses of notable figures of the era.

Provenance: The Los Angeles Public Library (LAPL) manages the deaccessioning of materials—removing items from its permanent collection—primarily through partnerships with local Friends of the Library groups. These organizations often hold regular book sales featuring deaccessioned and donated items. This image — after being digitized — were part of that sale.

Additional information

Weight 1 lbs
Dimensions 10 × 7 × 2 in

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