The Saga of Paul de Longpre’s Hollywood Estate
- Oct 4, 2023
- 5 min read
Paul de Longpre’s garden estate was the first Hollywood tourist attraction — and a ticket came with admission into his artistic residence.
The French painter landscaped every room with his trademark watercolor roses, orchids, lillies, daisies, sunflowers, and carnations.
On the first floor, which was open to the public, framed portraits lined the walls, rested on chairs, even leaned against table legs and windowsills. A number in the lower corner of each correlated to a price list handed to prospective buyers upon entering the art salon.
