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Baptized in Desire: Pat Boone Poolside – Original 1950s Art Weissman GSP
Baptized in Desire: Pat Boone Poolside – Original 1950s Art Weissman GSP
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We’ve managed to penetrate the perimeter of a private residence to bring you a sight that’s guaranteed to leave you heaving: the legendary Pat Boone, stripped of his white buck shoes and polished cardigan, caught in a moment of raw, dripping intensity.
Behold the "wholesome" King of Pop as he emerges from the shimmering turquoise depths. He’s caught mid-step, his sinuous, sun-kissed frame glistening with a coat of chlorine and desire. Draped in nothing but a pair of tight, patterned trunks that leave absolutely nothing to the imagination, he looks back with a smoldering, heavy-lidded gaze that suggests the pool wasn't the only thing heating up this afternoon.
This isn't just a photograph; it's a voyeuristic transmission of mid-century masculine heat. Captured by the legendary lens of Art Weissman, every silver grain on this glossy print highlights the low-light shadows across his chest and the rhythmic movement of his escape from the water. It’s a stolen glance at a legend who didn't need a microphone to make a heart race.
Bearing the elite Weissman mark of quality on its backside, this is the kind of private encounter your collection has been aching for. Are you ready to dive in?
Item Specifics
| Feature | Details |
| Subject | Pat Boone (Rare Poolside / Swimwear Candid) |
| Era | Circa 1955-1959 |
| Format | Original Vintage Gelatin Silver Print (GSP) |
| Size | Approx. 8" x 10" |
| Photographer | Art Weissman (Verified by blue ink stamp on reverse) |
| Aesthetic | 1950s Mid-Century Beefcake / Hollywood "At Play" |
CONDITION PROTOCOL
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Listing Terms & Conditions: Archival Physical Asset Transfer
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Transfer of Physical Ownership: This listing is for the purchase of the physical, vintage photographic print described herein. Ownership transfer is governed by the First Sale Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 109).
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Intellectual Property Exclusion: Acquisition of this physical print does NOT constitute a transfer of copyright, licensing rights, or intellectual property. All rights to the underlying image remain the property of the original creator, their estate, or designated rights-holders.
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Limitation of Use: This item is sold as a "Collector’s Artifact" for private display only. Any reproduction, digitization, or commercial exploitation of the image by the buyer is strictly prohibited and may constitute copyright infringement.
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Provenance & Condition: This item is a vintage "found" artifact. It is sold "As-Is." The Seller makes no claims regarding the history of the print prior to acquisition beyond what is visible on the physical medium (e.g., studio stamps, verso notations).
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Right of Publicity: If the subject of the photograph is an identifiable individual, the buyer assumes all liability regarding "Rights of Publicity" should the buyer attempt to use the image for commercial or promotional purposes.
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