Rubinstein, Arthur. (1887–1982) & Peck, Gregory. (1916–2003). Photograph of Peck handing the Oscar to Rubinstein, 1970. Most unusual press photograph of the Hollywood actor handing the Oscar to the Polish-American pianist at his home in Paris, June 29, 1970. By Photo Keystone, Paris. With hectographic (typed) press report in French on label attached to verso explaining the event. 6 x 5 inches (15.2 x 12.6 cm). Slight loss to label; photo in fine condition.
The French 1969 documentary Arthur Rubinstein – The Love of Life won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1970. Rubinstein did not attend the ceremony, and Peck later took the trophy to Paris.
Rubinstein, Arthur. (1887–1982) & Peck, Gregory. (1916–2003). Photograph of Peck handing the Oscar to Rubinstein, 1970. Most unusual press photograph of the Hollywood actor handing the Oscar to the Polish-American pianist at his home in Paris, June 29, 1970. By Photo Keystone, Paris. With hectographic (typed) press report in French on label attached to verso explaining the event. 6 x 5 inches (15.2 x 12.6 cm). Slight loss to label; photo in fine condition.
The French 1969 documentary Arthur Rubinstein – The Love of Life won an Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature in 1970. Rubinstein did not attend the ceremony, and Peck later took the trophy to Paris.