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DIANE ARBUS (1923–1971)
Lot 127

DIANE ARBUS (1923–1971)

Amy Arbus in Profile, c. 1959

Closed6 April 2018

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USD 20,000

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DIANE ARBUS (1923–1971)
Amy Arbus in Profile, c. 1959
gelatin silver print, mounted on board
stamped 'a diane arbus print', signed, numbered '1001-28-1U-(1114) C' by Doon Arbus, Administrator, in ink, with Estate copyright and reproduction limitation stamps (mount, verso)
image/sheet: 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. (12.1 x 16.5 cm.)
mount: 6 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (17.1 x 21.6 cm.)
This work was printed by Diane Arbus.

Gifted by the artist to photographer Stephen Paley, 1959;
acquired from the above by the present owner, 2004.

Specialist note

Accompanied by a photocopied letter of authentication from the artist's Estate, signed by Doon Arbus, Administrator, and dated January 10, 2000. The letter states that the print was intended to be a gift from the artist to her parents.