Audrey Hepburn, Hotel Hassler, Rome, circa December 1959

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THE NUN'S STORY, 1959
PIERLUIGI PRATURLON (1924-1999)
Audrey Hepburn, Hotel Hassler, Rome, circa December 1959
eleven gelatin silver press prints
each with stamped photographer's credit (verso)
each sheet: 11 ¾ X 9 ½ in. (29.8 x 24.1 cm.)
(11)

Literature

Audrey in Rome, p. 83

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Lot Essay

Here photographer Pierluigi has captured Audrey on her terrace at the Hotel Hassler as she opens the telegram which announced her New York Film Critics Circle Best Actress Award for The Nun’s Story. Often the subject of candid snapshots by Italian 'paparazzi,' as they became known, Audrey's favourite shots were by Pierluigi, Italy's top on-set photographer. His reportage style won him unrivalled behind the scenes access to some of the greatest stars and productions of the 50s and 60s. According to Audrey's sons Sean and Luca, Pierluigi became like a member of the family, the only photographer allowed in the hospital after Sean was born, and one of the few invited to Audrey's 1969 wedding in Switzerland.

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