$1,230
Berenice Abbott (American, 1898-1991) Trinity Church , c. 1935-38, printed later. Signed "BERENICE ABBOTT" in pencil on the mount l.r., titled in pencil on the back of the mount l.l. Gelatin silver print, image/sheet size 10 3/8 x 7 3/4 in. (27.0 x 19.7 cm), unmatted, unframed. Condition: Mounted, good. N.B. For nearly a decade, the American-born photographer Berenice Abbott lived in Paris, working as an assistant to Man Ray in his portrait studio and eventually operating her own portrait business. Upon returning to New York City in 1929, Abbott continued to practice photography, producing a body of work that focused on New York's changing buildings and neighborhoods. With funds from the Federal Art Project (FAP), Abbott produced hundreds of photographs of the city, including this view of Trinity Church.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2015-05-26
