Posted March 20, 200718 yr Elvis artwork for sale: EIN received the following email: The movie “Jailhouse Rockâ€, starring Elvis Presley and Judy Tyler, premiered on October 21, 1957. Elvis was presented with a rare gift from MGM. The two matching still portraits, measuring 33 x 43, from his third movie, are truly priceless. They are both in color, achieved by an old printing process resembling water colors. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y48/elvis1959/artwork_jailhouserock.jpg One still remains at Graceland, the home of Elvis Presley, and has hung in the house for many to see throughout the years. The other beautifully captured moment of Elvis with Judy Tyler in his arms ended up in the hands of an auctioneer. It is unclear as to why Elvis decided to keep the one portrait of him alone and let go of the one with Judy Tyler. We do know that Elvis became close to Ms. Tyler and was devastated when she was killed in a tragic auto accident on July 3, 1957, before she was able to see the movie. I have been a collector in the business for over 30 years. I have appraised, authenticated, and evaluated many items from 1978. I have never seen a more exquisite piece than this. The clarity and quality are overwhelming. The piece is all original and in very good condition. This rare find would make a gorgeous addition to any collector’s treasures and would also be the ultimate in a focal point for a themed business or in any home. (News, Source: Memories of Elvis)
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