September 2014 |
Awkward Family Photos, Circa 1850
On Tuesday, September 16, Freeman's of Philadelphia will feature photographs and photobooks. One of our favorite lots here at Fine Books & Collections:
Photos: Courtesy of Freeman's.
Unknown Photographer, Family in Plaid ca. 1850 [detail], Estimate $700-1,500, and a worthy 19th-century entry for the Awkward Family Photos compilations.
Other auction highlights include:
George Zimbel (American b.1929) "At the Bar, Bourbon Street [detail]," Estimate $1,500-2,500.
Eileen Neff (American b. 1945) "Winter (The Couple) [detail]," Estimate $2,500-3,500.
Francis Frith (British 1822-1898) "The Statues of the Plain, Thebes [detail]," Estimate $8,000-12,000.
Diane Arbus (Amerian 1923-1971) "Untitled (8) [detail], " Estimate $10,000-15,000.
The auction will consist of 130 lots, viewable online here. If you are in the Philadelphia area, visiting hours for the sale are Friday, September 12, 10-5, Saturday, September 13, 12-5, and Monday, September 15, 10-5. There will also be limited viewing the day of the auction.
The auction will consist of 130 lots, viewable online here. If you are in the Philadelphia area, visiting hours for the sale are Friday, September 12, 10-5, Saturday, September 13, 12-5, and Monday, September 15, 10-5. There will also be limited viewing the day of the auction.
Photos: Courtesy of Freeman's.
