International Prints

October 21, 2010

LOT 309

Lot 309

Leonard Frank (1870-1944)

Leonard Frank (1870-1944)
Lot 309 Details
Leonard Frank (1870-1944), German/Canadian

THREE WESTERN CANADIAN VIEWS: THE LIONS; THE LIONS MOUNTAIN PEAKS, NORTH VANCOUVER, B.C., CIRCA 1935; PILLAR ROCK, GRAHAM ISLAND, HAIDA GWAII (QUEEN CHARLOTTE ISLANDS)

Three colour photographs; the first, signed and titled in the plate, the second, signed with copyright in the plate, the third, unsigned as viewed in the frame. Contained in period frames circa 1940s, the versos of each with stamp: Leonard Frank Photos/553 Granville Street/ Vancouver, B.C. to the backing paper.
Sheets 11" x 14" — 27.9 x 35.6 cm.; 14" x 11" — 35.6 x 27.9 cm.

Estimate $300-$500

Realised: $288
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

Lot Report

Additional Images
Leonard Frank (1870-1944)
  • Leonard Frank (1870-1944)
  • Leonard Frank (1870-1944)
Note:

Leonard Frank opened Leonard Frank Photos in Vancouver in 1919 where he operated until his death in 1944. The Leonard Frank Photos Studio Fonds is one of the largest collections held by the Jewish Museum and Archives of British Columbia with approximately 39,000 photographic images and 2 meters of textual records.

CONDITION DETAILS

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  • 5 Stars: Excellent - No discernable damage, flaws or imperfections
  • 4 Stars: Very Good - Minor flaws or imperfections visible only under close inspection using specialised instruments or black light
  • 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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