Lot 5789 - ibid117 Photography – online only - Wednesday, 09. December 2020, 12.00 AM
PHILIPPE HALSMAN
(Riga 1906–1979 New York)
Albert Einstein, 1947.
Gelatin silver print mounted on cardboard. Vintage.
35 × 27.2 cm.
Dedication lower left in the image "For Judy and Micka, with friendship © Philippe Halsman". On the reverse of the mount copyright and photographer's stamp with address: ""33 West 67 Street, New York, 10023, (212) 362-9670". Framed.
Literature:
- Mary Panzer (Introduction). Philippe Halsman. Eine Retrospektive. Zurich, 1998 (ill. n.p.).
- Sam Stourdze& Anne Lacoste. Philippe Halsman. Astonish Me! Munich, 2014 (ill. p. 94).
Provenance:
- Acquired from dealer several years ago.
- Swiss private collection.
The margins slightly rubbed, slightly more prominent in the corners, tiny retouched area in the image centre (height of nose), the left image section with faint pressure marks; the support verso with slight paper abrasion. Overall in good condition.
CHF 1 200 / 1 800 | (€ 1 240 / 1 860)
Sold for CHF 3 000 (including buyer’s premium)
All information is subject to change.