Under a Texas Moon (Sheet Music Cover)
Original sheet music; print on heavyweight paper • Illustration by anonymous studio artist for Remick Music Corp; Music by Ray Perkins
Style & Movement
Art Deco / Early Hollywood Graphic Ephemera
Medium & Technique
Chromolithography or offset lithographic printing; graphic design combined with photographic halftones
Creation Period
circa 1930
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 9 x 12 inches; Vertical Portrait format
Subject Description
A romantic scene featuring Frank Fay and Myrna Loy from the 1930 Warner Bros. film. The composition includes a full moon, desert cactus, and Southwest architectural motifs, framed by stylized typography. It serves as tie-in promotional material for the Technicolor Vitaphone musical.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair to Good; visible edge wear, corner chipping, and horizontal creasing across the lower third
Estimated Market Value
$15.00 - $35.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$20.00 - $40.00 USD
Provenance History
Mass-produced commercial ephemera from the Early Sound Era; originally sold at music shops or theaters
Art Historical Significance
A representative example of sheet music as a primary marketing tool for early 'talkies.' This film was notable as an early all-talking, all-Technicolor production, making its associated ephemera a record of cinematic color transitions.
Notable Features
Includes the 'Vitaphone' and 'Technicolor' branding, which are significant markers of the transition from silent films to sound and color.
Condition Issues
Fraying along the spine (left edge), significant paper loss at the bottom right corner, minor foxing/discoloration, and overall surface scuffing
Conservation Recommendations
Store in an acid-free, archival-quality Mylar sleeve with a backing board. Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent UV fading of the blue pigment.