Lot 335
Gable, Clark (1901- 1960) Film actor. Attained the label of "King of Hollywood" as a result of numerous tough, but sympathetic roles.
Celebrated for his portrayal of Rhett Butler in Gone with the Wind. During WWII, joined the US 8th Air Force and was decorated for service.
Photograph Signed. Two vintage black and white, matte finish photographs by Bud Williams, 12 x 17" (1950). The first is a splendid image of Gable standing by the Granatelli Brothers, Andy, Vince and Tony, and shaking hands with race car driver Pat Flaherty #59, who is seated in his Granatelli-Sabourin Offenhauser. Taken the day of the 1950 Indianapolis 500. The photograph is inscribed by Gable to Bud William in the lower left: "To Bud from Clark Gable" and signed by Pat Flaherty with the number 59.
The second is an unsigned black and white, matte finish photograph, 12 x 17", of Barbara Stanwyck with her arm around Johnny Parsons in car #1, the Wynns Friction Proofing Special, after winning the race.
Accompanied by a copy of the 1950 Indianapolis 500 Yearbook. Very Fine.
Estimated Value $800 - 1,200.
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