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Up for sale is a premium, investment-grade piece of early Hollywood cinema history. This is an authentic 1920s period promotional photograph of silent film icons Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Bánky in costume for Valentino's final masterpiece, "The Son of the Sheik" (1926).AUTHENTIC STUDIO MARKINGS:
Unlike modern reprints or generic commercial home decor, this specimen features the original camera department production negative number "V-128" crisply visible in the lower-right corner. This mark was physically etched into the studio's master negative in 1926 and transferred directly onto this photographic paper during production, serving as a definitive marker of period authenticity.UNTOUCHED PRESERVATION:
The piece remains entirely intact and historically sealed under its original glass. The back features a pristine gallery sticker from the renowned Martin's Art Shop in Wichita, Kansas (active early 20th century). Because it has never been opened or exposed to dust and handling, the clarity and contrast of the photo are beautifully preserved. The frame features elegant, period-correct molding with stylized dark wood accents.• Subject: Rudolph Valentino & Vilma Bánky ("The Son of the Sheik", 1926)
• Authenticity Mark: Studio Production Negative Code "V-128" visible on front
• Provenance: Historically sealed with original Martin's Art Shop label (Wichita, KS)
• Mounting: Original 1920s wood frame, original backing board, and wire hanger
• Shipping: This item will be double-boxed and shipped with maximum professional padding to completely protect the antique glass and frame during transit.This is an exceptional find for serious archives or advanced collectors of classic Hollywood memorabilia. Please see high-resolution photos for exact details. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
Up for sale is a premium, investment-grade piece of early Hollywood cinema history. This is an authentic 1920s period promotional photograph of silent film icons Rudolph Valentino and Vilma Bánky in costume for Valentino's final masterpiece, "The Son of the Sheik" (1926).AUTHENTIC STUDIO MARKINGS:
Unlike modern reprints or generic commercial home decor, this specimen features the original camera department production negative number "V-128" crisply visible in the lower-right corner. This mark was physically etched into the studio's master negative in 1926 and transferred directly onto this photographic paper during production, serving as a definitive marker of period authenticity.UNTOUCHED PRESERVATION:
The piece remains entirely intact and historically sealed under its original glass. The back features a pristine gallery sticker from the renowned Martin's Art Shop in Wichita, Kansas (active early 20th century). Because it has never been opened or exposed to dust and handling, the clarity and contrast of the photo are beautifully preserved. The frame features elegant, period-correct molding with stylized dark wood accents.• Subject: Rudolph Valentino & Vilma Bánky ("The Son of the Sheik", 1926)
• Authenticity Mark: Studio Production Negative Code "V-128" visible on front
• Provenance: Historically sealed with original Martin's Art Shop label (Wichita, KS)
• Mounting: Original 1920s wood frame, original backing board, and wire hanger
• Shipping: This item will be double-boxed and shipped with maximum professional padding to completely protect the antique glass and frame during transit.This is an exceptional find for serious archives or advanced collectors of classic Hollywood memorabilia. Please see high-resolution photos for exact details. Feel free to reach out with any questions!
