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Modern & Contemporary Art, including Works from the Lehman Brothers Collection - Sale 1350 - Lot 13

 
Lot 13
BERENICE ABBOTT
(american, 1898-1991)
"NEW YORK IN THE 30'S"
ten prints
1979, all signed in pencil bottom right, nine numbered 20/60 and one numbered 9/60 on the support (there were also 5 artist's proofs for all lettered A-D); Parasol Press, Ltd. Portland, Oregon publisher. Gelatin silver prints mounted on wove board (lacking two prints). (10).
board size: 10 x 16 in. (25.4 x 40.6cm)
(10).
including:
"Exchange Place," "The Flat Iron Building;" "Hoboken Ferry;" "Lyric Theatre;" "Hardware Store;" "Fifth Avenue and Eighth Street;" "Butcher Shop;" "Yuban Warehouse;" "El at Battery;" and "Pine and Henry Street"
provenance:
Parasol Press, Ltd. (nine); and Holden Luntz 20th Century Master Photography, New York, NY. (one)
Lehman Brothers.


Note:
This lot is to be sold not subject to a reserve.


Estimate $6,000-10,000

Two examined out of the frames:
Lackwana Railroad/Ferry image: Photo: 10 1/2 x 13 1/2 in. Board: 16 x 20 in.
In excellent original condition. Japanese tabs at corners with linen corners over it, in acid free overmats in dark metal frames.
Flatiron Building: Image: 13 1/2 X 10 1/2 in. (Board: 20 x 16 in.)
Also excellent condition, framed in same way, others from this lot are presumably in same condition as were purchased at once and immediately framed.


Descriptions provided in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Interested bidders are strongly encouraged to request a condition report on any lots upon which they intend to bid, prior to placing a bid. All transactions are governed by Freeman's Conditions of Sale.

Sold for $12,000