Description:
Leonard Freed (American, 1929-2006)
Black in White America: John's Island, South Carolina, 1964, printed after 2006. Unsigned, signed by the artist's widow "Brigitte Freed" in pencil on the verso l.r., stamped "© Leonard Freed-Magnum" in black ink on the verso l.r. Gelatin silver print, image size 12 15/16 x 8 1/2 in. (32.8 x 21.5 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: Minor crease at u.l. corner of sheet.
Provenance: The estate of Leonard Freed.
N.B. The lot is accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from the artist's estate.
Estimate $1,000-1,500
Sheet measures 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 28.0 cm). Inscribed "1964 JOHNS ISLAND, SC. USA/(WEDDING)/BOOK: "BLACK IN WHITE AMERICA", p. 113" in pencil on the verso l.l. No additional issues to report.
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Leonard Freed, Island, South Carolina, United States
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