Wonderful Holiday Auction
Lot 134:
Description
Keywords: Vintage Black and White Photography, Silver Gelatin Print, Mid-20th Century Portraiture, Iconic Scientist Image, Expressive Realism, Captured Personality
Philippe Halsman, "Albert Einstein Centennial, " vintage Silver Gelatin Print (1979), labeled No. 14/35 in pencil.
Artist Bio: Philippe Halsman was an American portrait photographer. He was born in Riga the part of the Russian Empire which later became Latvia, and died in New York City. The back side of the photo has the Halsman / Einstein Centennial Edition copyright stamp, along with reproduction limitation markings. Halsman’s works have been the subject of numerous public and commercial gallery solo exhibitions around the world.
Measurement: Sight: 13 x 10 in. (33 x 25.4 cm.) Frame: 20.3 x 16.2 in. (51.6 x 41.1 cm.)
Provenance: Bonhams
Category: 12
Condition: We do our best to note any obvious issues, but all items are sold “as is?? and may show signs of wear. Condition reports are provided as a helpful guide and reflect our opinion, not a guarantee. We encourage you to review photos carefully and reach out if you need more information. All lots are sold in their current condition at the time of sale.
No major issues noted. Wear commensurate with age.
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