Lot 26
Ruth Orkin (1921-1985)
Man Balancing on Stoop, West 88th Street, NYC, 1952
Sale 1219 - Expressions of Life: Photographs by Ruth Orkin
Lots Open
Nov 1, 2023
Lots Close
Nov 20, 2023
Timed Online / Chicago
Estimate
$1,000 - $1,500

Item was unsold

Lot Description
Ruth Orkin (1921-1985)
Man Balancing on Stoop, West 88th Street, NYC, 1952

Gelatin silver print, printed later, embossed signature stamp in the margin; signed, titled, dated by Mary Engel, Estate Executor, in pencil and Estate copyright credit reproduction limitation stamp on the verso.
13 1/8 x 9in. (33.2 x 22.8cm.) sheet: 14 x 11in. 35.6 x 28cm.)

Exhibited:
Ruth Orkin - Expressions of Life, Fotografiska, New York, September 3 - December 5, 2021
Condition Report
Neutral toned print on semi-gloss, double-weight paper with margins. Tiny speck of retouching, lower right quadrant, visible in a raking light only. A wonderful image, in excellent condition. Sold framed.

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