09-19-201409-20-2014
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2749BBoston
September 19, 2014 12:00 PMCalender
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Ernest C. Withers (American, 1922-2007) Elvis Presley, Backstage with Brook Benton, WDIA Goodwill Review, Memphis

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2749BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 19, 2014 12:00PM

Description:

Ernest C. Withers (American, 1922-2007)

Elvis Presley, Backstage with Brook Benton, WDIA Goodwill Review, Memphis, 1957, printed 2004, edition of 35. Signed "Ernest C Withers" and numbered "AP1" in graphite on the verso l.r. and l.l., respectively. Gelatin silver print, image size 9 7/8 x 9 7/8 in. (25.6 x 25.6 cm),matted, framed.
Condition: Unmounted, good.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the Photographic Resource Center at Boston University.
Estimate $800-1,200

Sheet measures 13 7/8 x 11 in. (35.3 x 28.0 cm). Inscribed "EW M21-04-36" in graphite on verso l.l.


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Keywords

Ernest C. Withers, Brook Benton, Memphis, Boston University, Photographic Resource Center