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Joyner’s Canadian Art Auction, 1st Session

May 26, 2009

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LOT 111

Lot 111

YOUSUF KARSH

YOUSUF KARSH
Lot 111 Details
YOUSUF KARSH

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE SIR WINSTON CHURCHILL

gelatin silver print
signed, contained in a presentation folder
9 1/2 ins x 7 1/2 ins; 23.8 cms x 18.8 cms

Estimate $6,000-$8,000

Realised: $7,080
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Acquired directly from Karsh as a gift, 1968.
By descent to the present owner.

Literature:

Yousuf Karsh, Karsh Portraits, Toronto, 1976, page 46, illustrated.

Note:

According to Karsh, he approached Sir Winston Churchill in 1941 and was accorded a mere two minutes to accomplish this striking portrait of the great statesman.

The image of Churchill brought Karsh international prominence and is said to be the most reproduced portrait in history. In 1967, he was made an Officer of the Order of Canada. In 1975, Karsh was awarded the Medal of the Royal Canadian Academy of Arts.

CONDITION DETAILS

-this work is in very good condition (no condition issues are evident)

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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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