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Billy Devorss (1908-1985) ORIGINAL PASTEL ILLUSTRATION

Sold for $2,600 at Soulis Auctions on Jun 28, 2026.

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Billy Devorss (Missouri, 1908-1985) Rita Hayworth Circa 1946 The artist's interpretation of Rita Hayworth in the 1946 movie Gilda is signed lower right. Pin-up and illustration art dealers Grapefruit Moon Gallery make the following observation: Billy Devorss seems to have been positively obsessed with Hayworth. Not only did he create the 'Gilda' (up for bid here) and 'You'll Never Get Rich' examples., he also seems to have referenced Hayworth a number of other times. None of the images . were marketed as Hayworth, but they all in one way or another reference the actress, and when seen as a collection, point pretty clearly to the fact that Devorss saw Hayworth as a muse of sorts. Sight size measures 33 x 23 with a framed size of 41 x 31 inches. Without proof of exemption, be aware that internet sales tax applies to all Internet transactions and local sales tax may apply to local pick-up transactions. We happily provide seamless in-house packing and shipping services on nearly everything we sell. Until further notice, we cannot offer international shipping in-house.

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