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Celebrate the striking, light-filled grandeur of downtown Los Angeles' most iconic architectural marvel with this vintage framed art print. The …
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Celebrate the striking, light-filled grandeur of downtown Los Angeles' most iconic architectural marvel with this vintage framed art print. The piece features a stunning photograph of the historic Bradbury Building's five-story interior atrium, showcasing its famous, intricate Belgian marble staircases, glazed brickwork, and magnificent hand-wrought iron "bird cage" elevators.
Layered over the floor of the atrium is a whimsical, stylized typographic quote:
"I may not walk the straight and narrow, but I try to cross it as often as I can."
This famous, witty line is historically attributed to the beloved, colorful Western folk figure and LDS Church leader J. Golden Kimball.
This piece comes with single-family provenance, inherited directly from the original owner. Adding immense collector and historical value, the back of the frame is beautifully preserved with original, hand-applied newspaper clippings from the Los Angeles Times. These articles detail the rich, "mystic, awe-inspiring" history of the 1893 Bradbury Building - including its legendary role as a filming location for classic film noir and sci-fi masterpieces like Blade Runner.
A charming, handwritten archival note on the front lower-right glass border adds wonderful context, referencing the building's National Heritage status, its classic movie legacy, and its unique piston-driven elevators.
Housed in its original, classic mitered warm-toned wood frame with pre-wired hanging hardware, this piece is a ready-to-hang conversation starter with a beautifully documented life.
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- Dimensions
- 17.5ʺW × 1ʺD × 21.5ʺH
- Frame Type
- Framed
- Art Subjects
- Architecture
- Cityscape
- Period
- 1980s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Color Photography
- Glass
- Paper
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brown
- Condition Notes
- Excellent Vintage Condition. The print itself is vibrant and clean with sharp details. The wood frame is sturdy and structurally … moreExcellent Vintage Condition. The print itself is vibrant and clean with sharp details. The wood frame is sturdy and structurally sound with only minor, age-appropriate surface wear. The glass is clear and free of cracks. The back of the frame retains its original cardboard backing, secure hanging wire, and beautifully aged historical LA Times newspaper clippings, which remain fully legible under protective plastic. less
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