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This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 8/28/2014
Golden Globe awarded to the writer of ''Bright Victory'' in 1951. Trophy is engraved, ''To Robert Buckner / For The / Best Screenplay / of 1951 / 'Bright Victory' / The Hollywood / Foreign Correspondents / Association''. Award was presented at the 1951 ceremony at Ciro's nightclub in West Hollywood. The film centers on a man blinded in WWII as he adjusts to life and love post-war. Statue is composed of a metal sculpture of a globe, encircled by a film strip upon a grey marble pedestal. The letters ''HFPA'' appear in the metal design beneath the globe. Measures 8.5'' in height. Square base measures 3.25'' x 3.25'' at the bottom, while pedestal itself measures 2'' x 2''. Weighs 2 pounds, 8 ounces. Tarnishing to plaque and chipping to both metal and marble portions. In good to very good condition.
Very Early Statue From the 9th Golden Globe Awards in 1951
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