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Renowned portrait artist Nicholas Volpe charcoal sketch of Wallace Beery from his starring role in ''The Champ'', for which he won the Best Actor Oscar in 1932. Volpe was given a lifetime commission by the Motion Picture Academy to sketch portraits of the Oscar winners for Best Actor and Actress every year, which were then displayed in the famous Brown Derby restaurant in Los Angeles. It was said that you hadn't made it in Hollywood until Volpe drew your portrait. This original portrait of Beery is the singular sketch by Volpe from his performance in ''The Champ'', commissioned by the Academy. Signed ''Volpe'' at lower right. Matted and displayed in its original gold frame with small white placard reading ''Wallace Beery / 1932 / 'The Champ' / MGM'' over a depiction of the Oscar trophy. Measures 20'' x 24''. Chipping to paint on frame and very light dampstaining to mat. Very good to near fine condition.
Nicholas Volpe Charcoal Sketch of Wallace Beery in ''The Champ'' -- Volpe Was Commissioned by the Motion Picture Academy to Draw Portraits Each Year of the Best Actor & Actress Oscar Winners
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