05-29-201505-30-2015
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
2816BBoston
May 29, 2015 12:00 PMCalender
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Alfred Eisenstaedt (American, 1898-1995) Dying Monk in Varlaan Monastery, Thessaly, Greece

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Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2816BLocation: BostonDate / Time: May 29, 2015 12:00PM

Description:

Alfred Eisenstaedt (American, 1898-1995)

Dying Monk in Varlaan Monastery, Thessaly, Greece, 1935. Signed "Alfred Eisenstaedt" in ink on the overmat l.r. Gelatin silver print, image/sheet size 11 1/2 x 9 1/8 in. (29.2 x 23.2 cm),matted, framed.
Condition: Mounted, silvering, mount affixed to overmat with brown paper tape, verso of mount with light corrugation stains.

Provenance: From the artist to William E. Marks, Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts.

N.B. This vintage print hung in the photographer's New York apartment for many years before it was gifted to the present owner.
Estimate $8,000-12,000

Mount measures 12 5/8 x 10 1/2 in. (32.0 x 26.7 cm). Small area of spot toning l.r.


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