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January 23, 2015 12:00 PMCalender
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Aaron Siskind (American, 1903-1991) Untitled

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2778BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 23, 2015 12:00PM

Description:

Aaron Siskind (American, 1903-1991)

Untitled, from THE MOST CROWDED BLOCK, c. 1939-1941, printed later, probably 1980-1981. Signed "Aaron Siskind" in black ink below the image l.r., inscribed and dated "From, Most Crowded Block 1939/(Harlem Document" below the image l.l. Gelatin silver print, image size 9 3/4 x 13 in. (24.8 x 33.0 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Minor wear to corners, minor emulsion loss along u.r. edge.

Provenance: From the artist to the current owner.
Estimate $1,500-2,500

Sheet measures 11 x 14 in. (27.9 x 35.5 cm). Inscribed "68:333:103" in pencil on the verso u.r. (the number references the original negative in the collection of the George Eastman House, Rochester). No additional issues to report.


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