[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY] -- [MUSIC]. HESS, Otto F. (1906-1968), photographer. Photograph of Harlem dancers, originally taken ca 1940. New York City.
Sale 1118 - African Americana
Feb 28, 2023
10:00AM ET
Live / Cincinnati
Estimate
$250 -
$350
Sold for $882
Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
[EARLY PHOTOGRAPHY] -- [MUSIC]. HESS, Otto F. (1906-1968), photographer. Photograph of Harlem dancers, originally taken ca 1940. New York City.
Harlem, New York City. 7 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. vintage ferrotyped sepia-toned silver gelatin print (overall very good, few minor creases as a result of handling, some corner and edge wear). Verso with ink stamp for Pix Publishing, Inc., New York City, and credit to Otto F. Hess. Provenance: The PIX Agency Archive, NY (per consignor).
Otto F. Hess is best known for the photographs he produced during the 1930s and 1940s, which document various facets of New York City cultural life, ranging from theatrical and musical performances to sporting events and social occasions. He photographed several important jazz musicians during his career, including Louis Armstrong, Sidney Bechet, Lionel Hampton, Duke Ellington, W.C. Handy, Count Basie, Dizzy Gillespie, Benny Goodman, and Gene Krupa.
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