
Description:
Complex portrait of the 3 figures, their relationship to the camera and to each other. The wife appears possibly pregnant. One of those photographs by Disfarmer that engages us in a mystery just below the surface.
Pre-Auction Estimate: $7,000 to $9,000
Minimum bid: $3,000

Description:
The boots reflected on the dimly-seen table make the child seem to be standing on white blocks. She is isolated within the frame, giving this a psychological dimension that is part of what makes Disfarmer’s photographs so fascinating.
Pre-Auction Estimate: $7,000 to $9,000
Minimum bid: $2,500

Description:
A masterful image and print, in a fine modern frame.
Pre-Auction Estimate: $5,000 to $7,000
Minimum bid: $4,000

Description:
Has Doisneau’s “46 Place Jules Ferry” red stamp, Rapho agency stamp, other stamps and notations in pen pencil on verso. A fine print.
Pre-Auction Estimate: $3,000 to $4,000
Minimum bid: $2,000

Description:
Lech, born in Poland, now lives in Jersey City. The Journal of Contemporary Photography, wrote a beautiful long article on Lech’s photographs. It begins: “I do not think anyone could look at a photograph by... Lech and not immediately be struck by its ghostly beauty, its brilliant artistry and craftsmanship, and finally its genius.”
Pre-Auction Estimate: $1,000 to $1,500

Description:
Label on the verso from the NYNEX collection.
Pre-Auction Estimate: $3,000 to $4,000
Minimum bid: $2,000

Description:
A great portrait with a strong character.
Pre-Auction Estimate: $600 to $1,000

Description:
The print shows the full borders of the negative.
Provenance: Harry Lunn to present owner
Pre-Auction Estimate: $8,000 to $10,000
Minimum bid: $6,500
The eight images above are some images I think are highlights of the auction, but here are a lot of gems available for any taste. Register to bid at: Be-hold. Even if you are not a buyer, it is fun and educational to look at the variety of lots available on line.
Note: Today’s post has a few font issues that I have not been able to solve: I apologize for the inconsistencies.
3 comments:
Really nice collection of photos...Gary
The Aubrey Bodine: Five Fireman shot is intriguing. It almost looks like it could be a Norman Rockwell illustration. Nice find.
The cafe wedding photo is remarkable, the man next to them looks like Satan, menacing.
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