Modern & Contemporary Art, including Works from the Lehman Brothers Collection - Sale 1350 - Lot 17
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Lot 17
WALKER EVANS
(american, 1903-1975)
"BROOKLYN BRIDGE"
the complete set of nine photogravures
1928-9 (printed in 1994), with title page, dedication page by Leslie George Katz, and poem 'To Brooklyn Bridge' by Hart Crane, colophon page numbered 66/100 in pencil; Eakins Press Foundation, New York, publisher. Photogravures on wove paper in original grey linen portfolio with printed label.
plate approx.: 10 x 6 1/4 in. (25.4 x 16cm)
portfolio: 17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6cm)
(9 + portfolio).
provenance:
Lehman Brothers.
Note:
This lot is to be sold not subject to a reserve.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
[Underside of Brooklyn Bridge] examined out of the frame: Sheet size: 17 x 14 in. With the embossed estate stamp and publisher's blindstamp at the bottom center margin, in excellent original condition. In Japanese tabs held in by linen corners in archival overmat in black wood painted box frame/plexi.
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 $5,000
WALKER EVANS
(american, 1903-1975)
"BROOKLYN BRIDGE"
the complete set of nine photogravures
1928-9 (printed in 1994), with title page, dedication page by Leslie George Katz, and poem 'To Brooklyn Bridge' by Hart Crane, colophon page numbered 66/100 in pencil; Eakins Press Foundation, New York, publisher. Photogravures on wove paper in original grey linen portfolio with printed label.
plate approx.: 10 x 6 1/4 in. (25.4 x 16cm)
portfolio: 17 x 14 in. (43.2 x 35.6cm)
(9 + portfolio).
provenance:
Lehman Brothers.
Note:
This lot is to be sold not subject to a reserve.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
[Underside of Brooklyn Bridge] examined out of the frame: Sheet size: 17 x 14 in. With the embossed estate stamp and publisher's blindstamp at the bottom center margin, in excellent original condition. In Japanese tabs held in by linen corners in archival overmat in black wood painted box frame/plexi.
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 $5,000