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Thu, Feb 25, 2021 11:00AM EST
Lot 142

Eliot Elisofon (1911-1973): Building in a Foreign Country, for Life Magazine; Margot Fontayne in Swan Lake; and Portrait of Veronica Lake

Estimate: $600 - $900
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Gelatin silver print, with the artist's inkstamp on the reverse and two chromogenic prints, 1950 and 1942, printed later; together with Bob Landry: Kick Off, sepia print, 1947, printed later; and Gjon Mili: Triple Exposure of Ballerina, chromogenic print, 1941, printed later.

6 1/2 x 9 3/8 in. (sheet), 8 x 10 in. (frame), three 8 x 10 in. (sight), 15 x 17 in. (frame), one 9 1/2 x 7 3/4 in. (sight), 17 x 15 in. (frame).

Note: The negatives for these images are part of The Life Picture Collection culled form the archives of Life Magazine.

Condition

Building in a Foreign Country with creasing and a few tiny nicks at the sheet edges. Two skinned spots and remains of old hinges on the reverse. The others laid down and sealed in the mats. Otherwise in good condition.Not withstanding this report or any discussion concerning condition of a lot, all lots are offered and sold "as is" in accordance with our conditions of sale. 
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