Art Deco Flapper Pola Negri by Henry Clive Beauty Tin Box
Metal makeup box featuring a portrait by Henry Clive of Paramount Pictures Flapper Pola Negri dressed in her Gypsy Blood film costume. The bottom reads "Beautebox" by Canco Pola Negri (1897-1987) was a Polish-born actress who rose to fame in Hollywood during the silent film era. She began her career in Europe, but her talent and beauty caught the attention of Hollywood, where she starred in successful films such as "The Sheik" (1921) and "Hotel Imperial" (1927). She was known for her dramatic performances and exotic looks, which captivated audiences. Negri's career declined with the advent of sound film, and she returned to Europe where she continued to act and direct. She is remembered as one of the most iconic actresses of the silent film era. Henry Clive (1882-1960) was a British-born American artist and illustrator. He began his career in London as a poster artist and later moved to Hollywood to work for film studios, including MGM and Warner Bros. Clive was known for his glamorous portraits of Hollywood stars and his illustrations for popular magazines of the era. circa 1920, United States.

Creator: Henry Clive (Painter)

Height: 2.5 in (6.35 cm)

Width: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)

Depth: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)

Materials and Techniques: Metal

Period: 1920-1929

Date of Manufacture: 1920

Condition: ExcellentExcellent, with signs of light use.

Reserve: $140.00

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