Canadian Arts, Culture and History

December 0409, 2021
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LOT 478

Lot 478

Yousuf Karsh (Armenian/Canadian, 1908-2002)

Yousuf Karsh (Armenian/Canadian, 1908-2002)
Lot 478 Details
Yousuf Karsh (Armenian/Canadian, 1908-2002)

VINCENT MASSEY

gelatin silver print, signed in the margin and with presentation inscription initialled VM on the mat, with studio stamp and numbered 26 in pencil, verso

Estimate $300-$400

Realised: $510
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Provenance:

Estate of Hart Massey, Toronto

CONDITION DETAILS

Losses to the two upper corners. Mounting tape loss, bottom left edge.

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