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JOHN DEAKIN (1912-1972)
Lot 81 PHOTOGRAPHS BY JOHN DEAKIN -- THE PROPERTY OF GEORGINA BARKER

I regard his talent as one of the most impressive of the century...

BRUCE BERNARD

JOHN DEAKIN (1912-1972)

Elizabeth Smart, Writer, c.1952

Closed13 November 2007

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GBP 18,500

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JOHN DEAKIN (1912-1972)
Elizabeth Smart, Writer, c.1952
gelatin silver print
annotated 'Unique Print, No Neg. Exists! Please handle with care, Property: Georgina Barker' by Georgina Barker in ink on label on verso
12 7/8 x 11¾in. (32.7 x 29.8cm.)

From the artist to Elizabeth Smart;
by descent to her daughter Georgina Barker.

Specialist note

This and the following five lots bear testament to the brilliance of one of the greatest portrait photographers of all time. The few scattered prints that exist (virtually no negatives survive), are unique relics, treasures saved from the wreck that demonstrate Deakin's ability and talents. This is Christie's second offering from the Collection of Georgina Barker.