Palm Beach Modern Auctions
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Modern Art & Design: 3 Sessions

Sat, Nov 9, 2019 12:00PM EST
Lot 111

Ansel Adams Gelatin Silver Print, Signed

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000

Designer & Manufacturer: Ansel Adams (1902-1984)
Markings: signed, Carmel credit stamp (negative no. 3-CAL-425, Set 2) to reverse of mount
Country of Origin & Materials: American; gelatin silver print
Dimensions(H,W,D): 9.5"h, 13.5"w; 5.25"h, 19.25"w frame
Additional Information: Image depicts the tomb of Joel Parker "Joss" Whitney at Whitney Ranch, Rocklin, California, and was part of the 1962 publicity series commissioned by Sunset International Petroleum Company. Work is on the original mat and backing, adhered to the mounting card. Provenance: Collection of Mrs. Martha Keenan, a mutual friend of the artist and the consignor's mother, by descent | Private Collection, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida.

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Condition

art: good, one puncture and a few shallow impressions primarily in upper left third, minute nick to one edge; frame: very good, minor age and wear