Description:
Lillian Bassman (American, 1917-2012)
Anne Saint-Marie, New York (Chanel Advertising Campaign), 1958, printed later. Signed "Lillian Bassman" in pencil on the verso at center, numbered and inscribed "ed 15/25 SW 213149" in pencil on the verso l.r. Gelatin silver print, image size 9 5/8 x 12 3/4 in. (24.3 x 32.3 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Good.
N.B. From 1950 through 1965 Lillian Bassman worked as a fashion photographer for Harper's Bazaar under the guidance of the magazine's influential art director Alexey Brodovitch. Bassman was known for manipulating her images in the development process to achieve blurring, bleaching, and staining effects.
Estimate $4,000-6,000
Sheet measures 11 x 14 in. (28.0 x 35.6 cm). No additional issues to report.
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