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George Wachsteter
Eric Blore

1932

$700
£530.73
€619.61
CA$1,000.93
A$1,016.36
CHF 580.19
MX$12,281.03
NOK 6,815.34
SEK 6,796.74
DKK 4,632.05

About the Item

Medium: Charcoal on Illustration Board Signature: Unsigned Caricature by George Wachsteter (1911-2004) of 1930s English character actor Eric Blore, best known for his film roles in `Top Hat`, `Shall We Dance` & `Swing Time`. In fact, he appeared in more Astaire-Rogers musicals than any other actor and always as an English butler or waiter. Blore also had a lengthy Broadway career, including an appearance in Cole Porter`s 1932-33 hit musical, `The Gay Divorcee`, opposite Fred Astaire; he reprised the role for the 1934 Astaire-Rogers film. Rendered in charcoal reduction (erasure from a black field). On 20" x 15" illustration board. 13" x 9" image. Minor soiling.
  • Creator:
    George Wachsteter (1911 - 2004)
  • Creation Year:
    1932
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 13 in (33.02 cm)Width: 9 in (22.86 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Fort Washington, PA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 23251stDibs: LU38436843182

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