George Hoyningen-Huene (Russian/American, 1900-1968) Three Platinum Prints: Greek Decoration, Paris, 1934

Description:

George Hoyningen-Huene (Russian/American, 1900-1968)

Three Platinum Prints: Greek Decoration, Paris, 1934, 1934, a posthumous printing by Sal Lopes, commissioned by Horst P. Horst. Each dry stamped "Hoyningen-Huene/©HORST" l.r., inscribed, titled, numbered, and signed "4/From The Collection of/Horst/'Greek' Decoration, Paris 1934/(S.L.)/(only 4 printed + signed from this neg.)/Platinum Palladium/P/P" in pencil on the verso of each. Platinum palladium prints on Strathmore Script watermarked paper, image sizes 9 1/2 x 6 3/4 in. (24.1 x 17.1 cm), sheet sizes 14 x 11 in. (35.6 x 27.9 cm), all unmatted and unframed.
Condition: Good.

Provenance: From Horst P. Horst to the current owner.

N.B. Model, romantic partner, collaborator, and lifelong friend, Horst P. Horst inherited Hoyningen-Huene's collection and reproduction rights after his death.
Estimate $3,000-5,000

Each print has a slight inscription variation on the verso related to the print edition. One is as cataloged in the general entry, another is inscribed "(only 1 of 4 printed, signed + approved by Horst)", and the other "(only 4 approved plat. prints signed from this neg.)