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20th Century, Modern & Contemporary Fine Art

Sat, Jun 8, 2019 11:00AM EDT
Lot 612

Carl Van Vechten (1880 - 1964): Portrait of Gertrude Stein

Estimate: $400 - $800
Sold for

Bid Increments

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$0 $25
$200 $50
$500 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$100,000 $5,000

Bromoil gelatin silver print, 1934, with the artist's inkstamp and dated on the reverse of the accompanying note inscribed and signed by Gertrude Stein.

The photograph 6 1/4 x 4 1/4 in. (sight), the note 4 x 5 in. (sight), framed together 17 3/4 x 10 1/4 in. (overall).

Property from the Estate of William Kelly Simpson

Condition

The photograph with remains of old glue and brown paper on the reverse. Both taped to the overmat with white tape around the reverse of the sheet edges.   Notwithstanding this report or any discussions concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale.