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Vivien Leigh
Estimate
1,500 - 2,000 GBP
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Description
- Vivien Leigh
- A collection of awards and certificates, comprising:
- paper
i) The Guildhall School of Music. Pass certificate for the Preparatory Grade in Elocution awarded to Vivian Mary Hartley, signed by the principal and secretary, London, December 1925, framed and glazed;
ii) The New York Film Critics. Calligraphic certificate presented to Vivien Leigh for “best performance by an actress during 1939” for Gone with the Wind, New York, c.1939, framed and glazed;
iii) Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Certificate of nomination for Vivien Leigh as Best Actress for A Streetcar Named Desire, signed by the president and secretary, Los Angeles, 31 December 1951, mounted on board;
iv) The New York Film Critics. Calligraphic certificate on vellum presented to Vivien Leigh for “best actress of 1951” for A Streetcar Named Desire, New York, c.1951;
v) Actors Fund of America. Certificate awarding life membership to Vivien Leigh, signed by the president and secretary, New York, 12 July 1956, framed and glazed;
vi) Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur. Certificate awarding Vivien Leigh with the Légion d’Honneur, signed by René Coty, President of France, and two others, Paris, 27 May 1957, mounted, framed and glazed;
vii) Citta de Marostega. Certificate awarding Vivian [sic] Leigh the “Dama de Honor del Nobil Ziogo”, with wax seal, Marostega, 23 May 1957, mounted, framed and glazed (7)
ii) The New York Film Critics. Calligraphic certificate presented to Vivien Leigh for “best performance by an actress during 1939” for Gone with the Wind, New York, c.1939, framed and glazed;
iii) Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. Certificate of nomination for Vivien Leigh as Best Actress for A Streetcar Named Desire, signed by the president and secretary, Los Angeles, 31 December 1951, mounted on board;
iv) The New York Film Critics. Calligraphic certificate on vellum presented to Vivien Leigh for “best actress of 1951” for A Streetcar Named Desire, New York, c.1951;
v) Actors Fund of America. Certificate awarding life membership to Vivien Leigh, signed by the president and secretary, New York, 12 July 1956, framed and glazed;
vi) Ordre National de la Légion d’Honneur. Certificate awarding Vivien Leigh with the Légion d’Honneur, signed by René Coty, President of France, and two others, Paris, 27 May 1957, mounted, framed and glazed;
vii) Citta de Marostega. Certificate awarding Vivian [sic] Leigh the “Dama de Honor del Nobil Ziogo”, with wax seal, Marostega, 23 May 1957, mounted, framed and glazed (7)
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
INCLUDING VIVIEN LEIGH'S CERTIFICATE OF NOMINATION FOR 'BEST ACTRESS' AS BLANCHE IN STREETCAR, WHICH SHE WON IN 1952.