The Leopard [Il Gattopardo] (Original photograph promoting the 1963 film) by Luchino Visconti (director, screenwriter); Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa (novel); Claudia Cardinale, Alain Delon, Burt Lancaster (starring) - 1962

Rome: Titanus, 1963. Three vintage borderless photographs from the 1963 film. With manuscript annotations on the verso. Visconti's classic, spacious homage to the quiet death of the Sicilian aristocracy of the mid-nineteenth century, one of the great films of the Italian cinema. Perhaps the apex of Ms. Cardinale's career, and one of a handful of examples of Burt Lancaster's willingness to take on literate, complex roles. Nominated for an Academy Award. Shot on location in Rome, Lazio, and Sicily, Italy. 4.5 x 3.5 inches. Near Fine. BFI 1087. Criterion Collection 235. Ebert II. Godard, Histoires de cinema. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 22.

Rome: Titanus, 1963. Vintage oversize borderless double weight photograph of Burt Lancaster. Photographer "G. B. Poletto" stamp on verso. Based on the 1958 novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Visconti's classic, spacious homage to the quiet death of the Sicilian aristocracy of the mid-nineteenth century, one of the great films of Italian cinema. Perhaps the apex of Ms. Cardinale's career, and one of a handful of examples of Burt Lancaster's willingness to take on literate, complex roles. Nominated for an Academy Award. Winner of the Palme d'Or. Shot on location in Rome, Lazio, and Sicily, Italy. 11.75 x 9.5 inches. Very Good plus with some light creasing and edgewear. BFI 1087. Criterion Collection 235. Ebert II. Godard, Histoire(s) de cinema. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader, Canon Fodder 22.

N.p.: N.p., 1963. Vintage borderless reference photograph ofdirector Luchino Visconti while shooting on location for the 1963 film. Stamp of Cahiers du Cinéma on the verso. Based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's 1958 novel. Visconti's classic, spacious homage to the quiet death of the Sicilian aristocracy of the mid-nineteenth century, one of the great films of Italian midcentury cinema. Arguably the apex of Claudia Cardinale's career, and one of a handful of examples of Burt Lancaster's willingness to take on literate, complex roles. Winner of the Palme d'Or. Shot on location in Rome, Lazio, and Sicily, Italy. 7.25 x 5.25 inches. Near Fine.

Rome: Titanus, 1963. Vintage borderless reference photograph of director Luchino Visconti coaching actor Alain Delon through a salute on the set of the 1963 Italian film. With the stamp of G.B. Poletto on the verso. Visconti's classic, spacious homage to the quiet death of the Sicilian aristocracy of the mid-nineteenth century, one of the great films of Italian midcentury cinema. Arguably the apex of Claudia Cardinale's career, and one of a handful of examples of Burt Lancaster's willingness to take on literate, complex roles. Winner of the Palme d'Or, and nominated for an Academy Award. Shot on location in Rome, Lazio, and Sicily, Italy. 9.5 x 7 inches. Very Good plus overall.

Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1963. Vintage photograph of director Luchino Visconti in conversation with actor Burt Lancaster on the set of the 1963 film. With a Twentieth Century-Fox stamp on the verso. From the archive of film historian and author Joel Finler. Based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's 1958 novel. Visconti's classic, spacious homage to the quiet death of the Sicilian aristocracy of the mid-nineteenth century, one of the great films of Italian midcentury cinema. Arguably the apex of Claudia Cardinale's career, and one of a handful of examples of Burt Lancaster's willingness to take on literate, complex roles. Winner of the Palme d'Or, and nominated for an Academy Award. Shot on location in Rome, Lazio, and Sicily, Italy. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus overall.

Los Angeles: Twentieth Century-Fox, 1963. Vintage borderless reference photograph of director Luchino Visconti on location with actor Burt Lancaster and others while shooting the 1963 film. Stamp specific to the film's French release, including its "logo," on the verso. Based on Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa's 1958 novel. Visconti's classic, spacious homage to the quiet death of the Sicilian aristocracy of the mid-nineteenth century, one of the great films of Italian midcentury cinema. Arguably the apex of Claudia Cardinale's career, and one of a handful of examples of Burt Lancaster's willingness to take on literate, complex roles. Winner of the Palme d'Or. Shot on location in Rome, Lazio, and Sicily, Italy. 10 x 8 inches. Very Good plus.

N.p.: N.p., 1963. Vintage borderless photograph of Luchino Visconti, Burt Lancaster, and crew on the set of the 1963 film. Coat of Arms with Leopard and "Le Guepard" stamps on the verso. Based on the 1958 novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Visconti's classic, spacious homage to the quiet death of the Sicilian aristocracy of the mid-nineteenth century, one of the great films of Italian cinema. Perhaps the apex of Ms. Cardinale's career, and one of a handful of examples of Burt Lancaster's willingness to take on literate, complex roles. Nominated for an Academy Award. Winner of the Palme d'Or. Shot on location in Rome, Lazio, and Sicily, Italy. 7 x 9.25 inches. Near Fine. BFI 1087. Criterion Collection 235. Ebert II. Godard, Histoire(s) de cinema. Rosenbaum 1000. Schrader 22.

Rome: Titanus, 1963. Vintage oversize borderless double weight photograph of Luchino Visconti, Burt Lancaster, and Serge Regiani on the set of the 1963 film, by photographer G. B. Poletto. Cropping annotations in manuscript pencil, annotations in manuscript ink and marker, two "Settimo Giorno" stamps, and photographer "G. B. Poletto" stamp, all on verso. Based on the 1958 novel by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. Visconti's classic, spacious homage to the quiet death of the Sicilian aristocracy of the mid-nineteenth century, one of the great films of Italian cinema. Perhaps the apex of Ms. Cardinale's career, and one of a handful of examples of Burt Lancaster's willingness to take on literate, complex roles. Nominated for an Academy Award. Winner of the Palme d'Or. Shot on location in Rome, Lazio, and Sicily, Italy. 9.5 x 11.75 inches. Very Good plus with some creasing and tiny bruise on right side. BFI 1087. Criterion Collection 235. Ebert II. Godard, Histoire(s) de cinema. Rosenbaum 1000.… Read More