$2,520
Aaron Siskind (American, 1903-1991) Four Photographs from THE HARLEM DOCUMENT , c. 1939-40, including Woman's Back , c. 1940-41, Grocery , 1940, and Furnished Room to Let , 1940, each from Most Crowded Block in the World , and Harlem Market , 1939. Woman's Back signed in felt-tip pen in the margin l.r.; Grocery and Room titled, dated, and signed "Harlem (Most Crowded Block)...Aaron Siskind" in pencil on the reverse; Harlem Market titled, dated, and signed "Harlem.../Aaron Siskind" in pencil on the reverse, stamped "PRINTED FROM THE ORIGINAL NEGATIVE/AT GEORGE EASTMAN HOUSE" on the reverse, dated "1981" in pencil on the reverse. Gelatin silver prints, sheet sizes to 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm), unmatted, unframed. Condition: Unmounted. Woman's Back Sheet size 13 5/8 x 10 15/16 (34.5 cm x 27.8 cm), image size 9 1/4 x 8 3/4 in. (23.5 x 22.2 cm); Grocery image size 8 13/16 x 8 3/16 in. (22.2 x 20.8 cm); Furnished Room image size 9 3/4 x 9 in. (24.7 x 23.0 cm), with handling crease u.c., light accretion l.r. quadrant, with uneven negative border surrounding the image; Harlem Market image size 9 1/4 x 8 3/4 in. (23.5 x 22.2 cm); 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. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). A Read more…
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2013-09-20
