International Prints

October 21, 2010

LOT 260

Lot 260

Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)

Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
Lot 260 Details
Barbara Morgan (1900-1992), American

DANCE PORTFOLIO (10 PRINTS) INCLUDING: 6 VIEWS OF MARTHA GRAHAM: FRONTIER, 1935; LAMENTATION, 1935; LETTER TO THE WORLD, 1940; EKSTASIS, 1938 AND EL PENITENTE, 1940, WITH LYNCHTOWN, 1938 BY CHARLES WEIDMAN ; MEXICAN SUITE, 1944 BY JOSE LIMON; SPEAK TO ME OF RIVERS, 1944 BY PEARL PRIMUS; AND PASSACAGLIA, 1938 BY DORIS HUMPHREY

Ten gelatin silver prints mounted; each signed, titled and variously dated to the mount, each numbered #15 from the total edition of 50 in pen and ink to the “Barbara Morgan Dance Portfolio” labels verso, with the “List of Photographs” and text contained in a beige hardcover linen wrapped folio case. Published by Morgan & Morgan Incorporated, Dobbs Ferry, New York in 1977.
Overall 21.9" x 17.3" — 55.5 x 44 cm.

Estimate $8,000-$10,000

Realised: $6,000
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

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Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
  • Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
  • Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
  • Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
  • Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
  • Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
  • Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
  • Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
  • Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
  • Barbara Morgan (1900-1992)
Provenance:

Private Collection, New York

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
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  • 3 Stars: Good - Minor flaws visible upon inspection under standard lighting
  • 2 Stars: Fair - Exhibits flaws or damage that may draw the eye under standard lighting
  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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