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LOT 81

Lot 81

Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002)

Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002)
Lot 81 Details
Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002), Canadian

THE RIGHT HONOURABLE ROLAND MICHENER AND NORAH WILLIS MICHENER

Gelatin silver print; signed by Karsh in black ink to lower left margin, signed by both sitters and dated 1969 in black marker to the bottom margin, stamped: “Copyright The following credit line must be used Copyright Karsh, Ottawa” stamp verso, numbered in pencil No.117 below the stamp. Contained in a green leather frame with gilt stamped Michener cipher at the crest.
Plate 9.8" x 7.7" — 25 x 19.5 cm.

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $240
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Lot Report

Provenance:

Ex- Collection of a former Lieutenant Governor of Ontario

CONDITION DETAILS

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