Lot 12
Ruth Orkin (1921-1985)
Couple in MG, Florence, 1951
Sale 1219 - Expressions of Life: Photographs by Ruth Orkin
Lots Open
Nov 1, 2023
Lots Close
Nov 20, 2023
Timed Online / Chicago
Estimate
$5,000 - $7,000

Sold for $5,670

Sold prices are inclusive of Buyer’s Premium
Lot Description
Ruth Orkin (1921-1985)
Couple in MG, Florence, 1951

Gelatin silver print, printed 1970s, '65 Central Park West' credit stamp on the verso.
image 8 3/4 x 13in. (22.2 x 33cm.) sheet: 11 x 14in. (28 x 35.5cm.)

Exhibited:
Ruth Orkin - Expressions of Life, Fotografiska, New York, September 3 - December 5, 2021
Condition Report
Neutral toned print on semi-gloss, doubleweight paper with margins. Tiny nick at left edge, not affecting the image. A lifetime print of one of Orkin's signature images in very good condition. Sold framed.

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