May 16th Rare Autograph Auction
Dorothy Wilding signed photo of King George VI. The Wilding sepia photo of the late King is about 7.5" x 9.5" with the overall matted size being 9" x 12". Signed "Dorothy Wilding" on the matting. In fine condition.
Dorothy Wilding (10 January 1893 – 9 February 1976) was an English professional portrait photographer from Gloucester, who established successful studios in both London and New York. She is known for her portraits of the British royal family, some of which were used to illustrate postage stamps, and in particular for her studies of actors and celebrities which fused glamour with modernist elegance. Val Williams noted Wilding's combination of business savvy and deep understanding of aesthetic impact: 'nobody knew better than Dorothy Wilding the power of the photograph to create or destroy the desired image.'
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Dorothy Wilding Signed Photo of King George VI
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