Live Auction 12626Modern Visions: Exceptional Photographs
Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969)
Lot 118

Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969)

Manina, Paris, 1937

Closed18 February 2016

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USD 15,000

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Erwin Blumenfeld (1897-1969)
Manina, Paris, 1937
solarized gelatin silver print, printed 1940s
inscribed 'From the Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld', 'Hand printed by Erwin Blumenfeld early 1940's' and signed by Yorick Blumenfeld, with annotations in pencil (verso)
image/sheet: 13 1/8 x 10 1/2 in. (33.4 x 26.8 cm.)

Estate of Erwin Blumenfeld;
Christie's, New York, April 7, 2011, lot 60;
Acquired from the above through agent.

Specialist note

Blumenfeld achieved the solarization of this print by placing it in an icebox.