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1945 ''Look Award'' presented to cinematographer Leon Shamroy. Dramatic black-laquered wooden plaque with a mounted brass medallion relief of a woman in profile is designed by William Zorach. Mounted brass plaque below reads: ''LEON SHAMROY / LOOK / 1945 / FILM ACHIEVEMENT AWARD''. Verso has attached wooden piece for upright presentation and small metal plate on bottom that reads: ''MEDALLIC ART CO / NEW YORK''. Shamroy won his 2nd of 4 Academy Awards in 1945 for his cinematography on ''Wilson''. ''Look'' was an American magazine that ran from 1937 to 1971 and is known for helping launch the career of Stanley Kubrick who worked as a staff photographer. Plaque measures 6.5'' x 10'', medallion measures 3.5'' in diameter. Minor scratches and nicks to wood, otherwise in near fine condition.
Leon Shamroy's 1945 ''Look'' Magazine Film Achievement Award
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