Description:
Robert Frank (Swiss, b. 1924)
Men Reading Newspapers at a Club, late 1950s, printed later. Signed "R. Frank" in black ink l.r., "COPYRIGHT ©" stamp inscribed "Robert Frank 1979" in ink on the verso l.l., "ROBERT FRANK ARCHIVE" stamp inscribed "2643" in pencil on the verso l.r. Gelatin silver print, image size 13 1/8 x 8 7/16 in. (32.2 x 21.3 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Wear at corners, drymounting tissue affixed to the backing.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
Sheet measures 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 28.0 cm). Horizontal crack in sheet margins along bottom edge and at u.c. No additional issues to report.
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Keywords
Robert Frank, Reading
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