Aaron Siskind (American, 1903-1991) Four Photographs from the HARLEM DOCUMENT

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Aaron Siskind (American, 1903-1991)

Four Photographs from the HARLEM DOCUMENT, c. 1936-40, including:Amateur Performer, Apollo Theater, c. 1937-1940; Lafayette Theatre Soldier; c. 1938, Lafayette Theater(Breathing Fire), c. 1937; and Condemned House c. 1936. Performer and Soldier signed "Aaron Siskind" in felt-tip pen in the margins l.r., Fire and House titled, dated, and signed "Harlem.../Aaron Siskind..." with annotations in pencil on the reverse. Gelatin silver prints, sheet sizes to 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Unmounted.
Estimate $2,000-2,500

Amateur Performer Sheet size 13 x 11 in. (33.0 x 27.9 cm),image size 9 3/8 x 7 1/8 in. (23.2 x 18.1 cm); Soldier image size 11 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (29.9 x 21.6 cm); Breathing Fire image size 12 x 8 11/16 in. (30.5 x 22 .0 cm),Condemned House image size 11 1/16 x 8 in. (28.0 x 20.3 cm),with very slight creases to edges.


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