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Frank Martin 'Vilma Banky' signed etching on copper
This Limited Edition Signed Drypoint Etching on Copper with Hand Tinting is by the artist Frank Vernon Martin ( 1921-2005). It is numbered 8/100, and published in 1974 by Christie's Contemporary Art. It has a blindstamp in the bottom right hand corner.It has its original certificate of authenticity from Christie's.
Frank Martin was a printmaker, illustrator and teacher, born in Dulwich, southeast London. He read history at Oxford University and then studied at St Martin’s School of Art. After army service in World War 2 he gradually established himself as a freelance artist, although he taught at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts from 1953-1980. He illustrated many books, including Charles Lamb’s Essays, 1963 and William Hazlitt’s Essays, 1964. From 1966 he turned his attention to a long series of prints of Hollywood actresses of the silent film era.
Vilma Banky was a Hungarian actress who became a Hollywood star in the middle 1920s.Her career did not survive the transition to talking pictures, but she was Valentino's last leading lady I 'Son of the Sheik' in 1926.
It is numbered 173 in 'Hollywood Continental', a book about the artist. We have signed copies for sale. Please enquire.View more of this artist's work on our site on Selling Antiques.
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Frank Martin was a printmaker, illustrator and teacher, born in Dulwich, southeast London. He read history at Oxford University and then studied at St Martin’s School of Art. After army service in World War 2 he gradually established himself as a freelance artist, although he taught at Camberwell School of Arts and Crafts from 1953-1980. He illustrated many books, including Charles Lamb’s Essays, 1963 and William Hazlitt’s Essays, 1964. From 1966 he turned his attention to a long series of prints of Hollywood actresses of the silent film era.
Vilma Banky was a Hungarian actress who became a Hollywood star in the middle 1920s.Her career did not survive the transition to talking pictures, but she was Valentino's last leading lady I 'Son of the Sheik' in 1926.
It is numbered 173 in 'Hollywood Continental', a book about the artist. We have signed copies for sale. Please enquire.View more of this artist's work on our site on Selling Antiques.
For more information or pictures, or to make an appointment, please email or phone.
We can arrange packing, delivery or carriage. Please contact us for details and a quote. Customers are also welcome to use their own couriers if preferred.
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DimensionsImage: 37 c 27cm
Frame: 62 x 48cm
Category Antique Pictures / Engravings / Art
> Antique Etchings
Date 1974
1970s Antiques Material Paper
Origin English
Artist Frank Vernon Martin
Condition Excellent. acid free backing. Gold frame
Item code as935a088 / 6968
Status For Sale
£495.00
$663.10
€593.80
$663.10
€593.80
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