April 2020 Auction Ends Thursday, April 30th, 5pm Pacific
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/30/2020
Berenice Abbott silver gelatin print of James Joyce, one of the most famous portraits of the author, taken in 1926 when Abbott was capturing all the notable artists, authors and tastemakers of Paris. Matte photo measures 10.75'' x 13.25'', mounted to 16'' x 20'' board upon which Abbott signs in pencil, ''Berenice Abbott''. This specific image is the larger format of the photo, showing the cracked negative at upper right, sometimes cropped out and thereby removing Joyce's left hand from the image; Abbott here, however, chose to display the entire image. Also with Abbott's Maine address stamp on verso. Some discoloration to far edges of mat, otherwise near fine condition. Acquired by John Robert Tennant Sr., photographer for the Smithsonian's National Gallery of Art, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and then by descent to consignor.
Berenice Abbott Signed Photo Mat of Her Famous Portrait of James Joyce -- Measures 16'' x 20''
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