James Van Der Zee (1886-1983), James Van Der Zee: Eighteen Photographs (complete portfolio) (1905-1938)

James Van Der Zee (American, 1886-1983) James Van Der Zee: Eighteen Photographs (complete portfolio), 1905-1938 Gelatin silver prints, printed 1974 by Richard Benson 7-3/4 x 9-3/4 inches (19.7 x 24.8 cm) (largest, sheets) Each signed, editioned 39/75, and numbered sequentially I-XVIII in pencil, mount recto. Published by Graphics International Ltd., Washington, D.C. With original grey portfolio and slipcase. Titles include: Mrs. Turner, Lenox, Massachusetts, 1905; Whittier Preparatory School, Phoebus, Virginia, 1907; The Van Der Zee Men, Lenox, Massachusetts, 1908; Kate and Rachel Van Der Zee, Lenox, Massachusetts, 1909; Miss Suzie Porter, Harlem, 1915; Nude, Harlem, 1923; Marcus Garvey and Garvey Militia, Harlem, 1924; Garveyite Family, Harlem, 1924; Dancer, Harlem, 1925; Portrait of an Actor, Harlem, 1929; Swimming Team, Harlem, 1925; Wedding Day, Harlem, 1926; Black Jews, Harlem, 1926; Atlantic City, 1930; Portrait of Two Brothers and Their Sister, Harlem, 1931; Couple, Harlem, 1932; The Heiress, Harlem, 1938; Daddy Grace, Harlem, 1938. HID09710052018 © 2022 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Condition Report: In overall excellent condition. Matted and framed. Nine in frames 17-½ x 15 inches and nine in frames 14-3/8 x 16-¾ inches. Not examined out of the frames. Edges of original grey portfolio and slipcase slightly worn.