Description

Description: This 10″ x 8″ promotional photograph for the 1963 film “Mr. Arkadian” shows a chest-up portrait of a robust bearded Welles sporting a wide-brimmed hat and a fur-collared overcoat. Welles has signed at the upper left: “All best Orson Welles”.

George Orson Welles (1915-1985), American director, actor and producer, is especially remembered for his first film, Citizen Kane and his radio adaptation and narration of H. G. Wells’ novel The War of the Worlds.

Photograph is matted and framed to: 16″ x 14″. Item #A01547

Condition: There are a couple of short light creases, generally very good condition. Comes with excellent provenance glued to back of frame — originally sold by the notable autograph dealers — The Kenneth W. Rendell Gallery.