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LOT 307

Lot 307

Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002)

Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002)
Lot 307 Details
Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002), Canadian

SAMUEL FRENCH (CANADA) LIMITED EXHIBIT IN FOYER OF OTTAWA LITTLE THEATRE, DURING THE MEET OF THE DOMINION DRAMA FESTIVAL, MAY 22ND TO 27TH, 1933

Silver gelatin print mounted on Publisher’s matboard support; signed in pencil to Publisher’s matboard surround, inscribed in pen and ink verso, inscribed Karsh in pencil verso
Sheet 9.25" x 7.3" — 23.5 x 18.5 cm.

Estimate $200-$300

Realised: $1,920
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Property of Samuel French (Canada) Limited, Toronto until 2009;
Framed by Tygesen’s Art Shop, Toronto;
Private Collection, Toronto of a former employee of the firm

Note:

Samuel French (Canada) Limited was the Canadian branch of the American Play publisher. The Canadian branch was first located at 128 University Avenue, Toronto in 1933. The office closed in May 2009.

CONDITION DETAILS

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