Stan Laurel And Oliver Hardy
Lot 63

Stan Laurel And Oliver Hardy

Closed23 November 2011

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GBP 1,000

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Stan Laurel And Oliver Hardy
A publicity photograph circa 1930s, signed by Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy [latter signature faded], inscribed in Laurel's hand Hello Anne! -- 8x10in. (20.5x25.5cm.); accompanied by three snap shot photographs of Laurel showing him, on a private jet inscribed on the verso in Laurel's hand Playing solitaire on a "C"49 on the way from Mitchel Field to Puerto Rico. (V scared to death) S.L, Laurel in Cuba inscribed on the verso in his hand Autographing at Guantonamo Cuba. S.L and Laurel and Hardy on stage performing for the troops at the American Airforce Base in Antigua during World War II, all -- 3½x4½in. (9x11.5cm.) (4)

Specialist note

This and the following three lots were given by Stan Laurel to acquaintance, Anne Brenton. During Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy's visit in 1941 to Antigua to entertain the troops they became friendly with the family who ran the Antigua Beach Hotel where they were staying. Laurel remained in contact with the owner's daughter, Anne, and sent her letters, photographs and one of his trademark bowler hats. The collection has remained within the family ever since.