James N. Doolittle Sold at Auction Prices

Photographer, b. 1886 - d. 1954

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      • JAMES N. DOOLITTLE (1886-1954) Chinatown.
        May. 16, 2024

        JAMES N. DOOLITTLE (1886-1954) Chinatown.

        Est: $1,000 - $1,500

        JAMES N. DOOLITTLE (1886-1954) Chinatown. Silver print, the image measuring 9⅜x7½ inches (23.8x19.1 cm.), the sheet slightly larger, the mount 10¾x8¾ inches (27.3x22.2 cm.), with Doolittle's blind stamp on recto. Circa 1918 Provenance: Sotheby's, New York, Lot 242, April 8, 1995; to a Private Collection, New York

        Swann Auction Galleries
      • Mickey Rooney - Rare Three Color Carbro Print by Acclaimed Photographer, James N. Doolittle
        Jun. 28, 2015

        Mickey Rooney - Rare Three Color Carbro Print by Acclaimed Photographer, James N. Doolittle

        Est: $700 - $1,000

        Mickey Rooney - Rare Three Color Carbro Print by Acclaimed Photographer, James N. Doolittle. Mickey Rooney, nominated four times for an Academy Award and featured in over 250 films including several classic musicals co-starring Judy Garland. Offered here is a rare and youthful portrait of Rooney, a three color carbro portrait, actual image 10" x 13" overall photo 13 1/2" x 16" laid to matte from likely the late 1930's, with photographer's label on verso. Also, Rooney autographed boldly at a later date the presentation matte in the lower border. James Doolittle's remarkable color work has been featured in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions and recognized as one of the fore runners of color photography in the fields of commercial portraiture, advertising and journalism. In excellent condition. Estimated Value $700 - 1,000

        Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
      • Mae West - Rare, Signed, Three Color Carbro Oversized Portrait by Acclaimed Photographer James N. Doolittle
        Jun. 28, 2015

        Mae West - Rare, Signed, Three Color Carbro Oversized Portrait by Acclaimed Photographer James N. Doolittle

        Est: $1,200 - $2,000

        Mae West - Rare, Signed, Three Color Carbro Oversized Portrait by Acclaimed Photographer James N. Doolittle. Mae West - Legendary stage and screen performer pushing the boundaries of sexual agency, women's and civil rights all the while generating legions of fans, saving Paramount Studios from financial ruin and becoming a Hollywood icon. West was featured in only 16 films, but so many of those films are quoted regularly to this day complete with mimicking her delivery. An utterly unique Hollywood star. Offered here is an oversized, full bleed, 12" x 16" three color carbro print clearly from the mid-1930's, not laid to matte, inscribed and signed by West in lower right corner with photographer James N. Doolittle's label on inside of presentation matte. Doolittle's remarkable color work has been featured in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions and recognized as one of the fore runners of color photography in the fields of commercial portraiture, advertising and journalism. Image is in excellent condition, signature nice but rendered in a fine point fountain pen so does not necessarily pop but certainly West's lovely baroque signature clearly evident. Estimated Value $1,200 - 2,000

        Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
      • Ginger Rogers - Rare Three Color Carbro Signed Print Plus Original Magazine Cover by Photographer James N. Doolittle
        Jun. 28, 2015

        Ginger Rogers - Rare Three Color Carbro Signed Print Plus Original Magazine Cover by Photographer James N. Doolittle

        Est: $1,200 - $2,000

        Ginger Rogers - Rare Three Color Carbro Signed Print Plus Original Magazine Cover by Photographer James N. Doolittle. Ginger Rogers, Academy Award winning actress for Kitty Foyle starred in scores of beloved and classic films most notably as the romantic interest and mesmerizing dancing partner to Fred Astaire. Rogers proved herself the consummate actress in both comedy and drama and was featured in over 75 films, her best work in the 1930's and 40's. Offered here is a rare and beautiful three color carbro color print from 1936 laid to matte, photographer's label on verso and with Rogers inscribing and signing beautifully in lower left corner. Doolittle's remarkable color work has been featured in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions and recognized as one of the fore runners of color photography in the fields of commercial portraiture, advertising and journalism. This can clearly be seen with the included magazine cover using the photograph on the June 1936 edition of Movie Mirror. Both in excellent condition. Estimated Value $1,200 - 2,000

        Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
      • Loretta Young - Rare, Stunning Three Color Carbro Print by Acclaimed Photographer James N. Doolittle
        Jun. 28, 2015

        Loretta Young - Rare, Stunning Three Color Carbro Print by Acclaimed Photographer James N. Doolittle

        Est: $1,000 - $1,800

        Loretta Young - Rare, Stunning Three Color Carbro Print by Acclaimed Photographer James N. Doolittle. Loretta Young, nominated twice for the Academy Award for Best Actress winning for The Farmer's Daughter and starred in scores of popular films before moving into television. Offered here is a rare and beautiful three color carbro portrait, actual image 10" x 13" overall photo 13 1/2" x 16" laid to matte with photographer's label on verso. Doolittle's remarkable color work has been featured in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions and recognized as one of the fore runners of color photography in the fields of commercial portraiture, advertising and journalism. What needs to be pointed out in this portrait is the astonishing ontrast in lighting and the remarkable deep reds. An absolutely exceptional vintage color piece. Estimated Value $1,000 - 1,800

        Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
      • Claudette Colbert - Stunning Three Color Carbro Print With Original Magazine by James N. Doolittle
        Jun. 28, 2015

        Claudette Colbert - Stunning Three Color Carbro Print With Original Magazine by James N. Doolittle

        Est: $1,200 - $2,000

        Claudette Colbert - Stunning Three Color Carbro Print With Original Magazine by James N. Doolittle. Claudette Colbert, nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Actress winning for It Happened One Night starred in scores of classic films and proved herself the consummate actress in both comedy and drama. Offered here is a rare and beautiful three color carbro portrait, actual image 10" x 13" overall photo 13 1/2" x 16" laid to matte from 1938 with photographer's label on verso. Doolittle's remarkable color work has been featured in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions and recognized as one of the fore runners of color photography in the fields of commercial portraiture, advertising and journalism. This clearly evident in the complete original edition of "Photoplay" from June, 1938, the cover for which this photo was used. Both photo and magazine in excellent condition. In fact the Photoplay is an amazing snapshot of Hollywood at the time 100 pages of photos, stories and hilarious ads. Estimated Value $1,200 - 2,000

        Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
      • Claudette Colbert - Rare Three Color Carbro Print by Acclaimed Photographer, James N. Doolittle
        Jun. 28, 2015

        Claudette Colbert - Rare Three Color Carbro Print by Acclaimed Photographer, James N. Doolittle

        Est: $1,200 - $2,000

        Claudette Colbert - Rare Three Color Carbro Print by Acclaimed Photographer, James N. Doolittle. Claudette Colbert, nominated three times for the Academy Award for Best Actress winning for It Happened One Night starred in scores of classic films and proved herself the consummate actress in both comedy and drama. Offered here is a rare and beautiful three color carbro portrait, actual image 10" x 13" overall photo 13 1/2" x 16" laid to matte from the mid-1930's, with photographer's label on verso. Doolittle's remarkable color work has been featured in numerous gallery and museum exhibitions and recognized as one of the fore runners of color photography in the fields of commercial portraiture, advertising and journalism. Image itself in excellent condition, a small water stain can be seen in bottom right white corner border tip that in no way significantly impacts photo. Estimated Value $1,200 - 2,000

        Goldberg Coins & Collectibles
      • JAMES DOOLITTLE
        Jun. 24, 2010

        JAMES DOOLITTLE

        Est: $3,000 - $5,000

        Carole Lombard

        Phillips
      • DOOLITTLE, JAMES N. (1886-1954) "Homeowner, California."
        Mar. 23, 2010

        DOOLITTLE, JAMES N. (1886-1954) "Homeowner, California."

        Est: $2,000 - $3,000

        DOOLITTLE, JAMES N. (1886-1954) "Homeowner, California." Color carbo print, 12 3/4x10 inches (32.4x25.4 cm.), on a period mount. Circa 1950

        Swann Auction Galleries
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