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Interior of Pickfair
The upstairs hall made into a sitting-room at Pickfair, the Beverly Hills home of Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Snr. Date: 1928
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Angeles Beverly California Decorator Elsie Hills Mendl Neff Pickford Silent Spare Wallace Wolfe Douglas Fairbank
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1. Title: A Spare and Elegant Upstairs Sitting-Room at Pickfair, Beverly Hills, 1928 This photograph showcases the upstairs sitting-room at Pickfair, the iconic Beverly Hills mansion shared by the legendary Hollywood power couple, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks Sr. The image, taken in 1928, offers a glimpse into the sophisticated and refined interior design of their California residence. Mary Pickford, an accomplished actress and co-founder of United Artists, and Douglas Fairbanks Sr., a renowned silent film actor and producer, were at the height of their fame during this period. Their home, Pickfair, became a gathering place for the elite of the film industry and high society. The upstairs sitting-room, originally part of the upstairs hallway, was transformed into an intimate and inviting space by the renowned decorator, Elsie de Wolfe, Lady Mendl. The room exudes a sense of understated elegance, with its spare yet elegant furnishings and tasteful color palette. The walls are adorned with exquisite tapestries and artwork, while the floor is covered in a plush, patterned rug. The room's decor reflects the influence of the Arts and Crafts movement, with its emphasis on fine craftsmanship and attention to detail. The wooden bookshelves are filled with an eclectic collection of books, and the fireplace, flanked by intricately carved wooden mantelpieces, adds a cozy and inviting touch. Wallace Neff, a prominent architect known for his California Mission Revival and Mediterranean Revival styles, designed the Pickfair estate. His influence is evident in the room's architectural details, such as the arched windows and the intricate plasterwork on the ceiling. This photograph offers a rare glimpse into the personal lives of two of Hollywood's most iconic figures and the elegant interiors of their beloved Pickfair estate.
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