Dorothy Wilding Signed Studio Portrait Photograph London 1940s Woman Fur For Sale

Original Dorothy Wilding studio portrait photograph depicting an elegantly dressed woman wearing a fur garment, photographed in London, England.

This striking black-and-white portrait features Wilding’s distinctive studio lighting, beautifully composed hairstyle, and refined photographic presentation.

The photograph is mounted on its original cream-colored studio presentation board, with Dorothy Wilding’s signature beneath the image and a hand-applied dark border outlining the photograph.

The reverse retains the original Dorothy Wilding Portraits Limited studio label from Old Bond Street, London W1, including the Regent telephone number and handwritten studio reference number 013576 B.

Believed to date to approximately the 1940s, based on the studio label and photographic styling.

Measurements: Approximately 9.75 x 7.25 inches, including the original mount.

Condition: Original period condition with light age-related discoloration and a few small brown spots on the mounting board. There is a small white spot near the lower-right portion of the photographic image, possibly an area of surface or emulsion loss. The original mount shows minor handling wear. Please examine all photographs carefully for condition details.

The identity of the sitter is unknown. This appears to have been a private studio sitting rather than a commercially distributed portrait.

An attractive example of British studio portrait photography by Dorothy Wilding, whose celebrated career included photographing royalty, prominent society figures, and notable personalities of the twentieth century.