ROBERT FRANK | SELECTED IMAGES
ROBERT FRANK
1924-2019
SELECTED IMAGES
2 gelatin silver prints, comprising Mary and Mary Frank, Andrea Frank, Barbara Forst, and Dody Miller, each signed in pencil by Mary Frank, the photographer's first wife, on the reverse, circa 1953 and circa 1960, respectively (2)
images: the largest 13½ by 9⅞ in. (34.3 by 25.1 cm.)
Condition Report:
Mary Frank, Andrea Frank, Barbara Forst, and Dody Miller' image, 13 1/2 by 9 7/8 in. (34.3 by 25.1 cm.):
This photograph is in generally excellent condition. When examined closely in raking light, the following are visible: some faint rubbing and hairline scratches visible in the darkest areas of the print; and scattered deposits of original retouching. The upper edge of the sheet is gently rippled. The margin edges and corners are worn, most noticeably at the lower right corner which is creased and chipped.
The reverse is soiled. 'PF70999-111' and 'M' are written in an unidentified hand in pencil.
When examined under ultraviolet light, this photograph does not appear to fluoresce.
'Mary' image, 8 3/4 by 12 3/4 in. (22.2 by 32.4 cm.):
This photograph is in generally excellent condition. When examined closely in raking light, the following are visible: some faint rubbing and hairline scratches visible in the darkest areas of the print; 2 soft linear impression in the lower right quadrant; and a linear deposit of original retouching in the upper right quadrant. The margin edges and corners are worn. There are 2 tiny gray deposits of indeterminate nature in the lower margin.
The reverse is soiled. The following are written in an unidentified hand in pencil: 'PF70975-111'; 'MT'; and 'SH.' There is a James Hyman Photography, London, label on the reverse of the mat.
When examined under ultraviolet light, this photograph appears to fluoresce.
Provenance:
Collection of Mary Frank
Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York
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ROBERT FRANK
1924-2019
SELECTED IMAGES
2 gelatin silver prints, comprising Mary and Mary Frank, Andrea Frank, Barbara Forst, and Dody Miller, each signed in pencil by Mary Frank, the photographer's first wife, on the reverse, circa 1953 and circa 1960, respectively (2)
images: the largest 13½ by 9⅞ in. (34.3 by 25.1 cm.)
Condition Report:
Mary Frank, Andrea Frank, Barbara Forst, and Dody Miller' image, 13 1/2 by 9 7/8 in. (34.3 by 25.1 cm.):
This photograph is in generally excellent condition. When examined closely in raking light, the following are visible: some faint rubbing and hairline scratches visible in the darkest areas of the print; and scattered deposits of original retouching. The upper edge of the sheet is gently rippled. The margin edges and corners are worn, most noticeably at the lower right corner which is creased and chipped.
The reverse is soiled. 'PF70999-111' and 'M' are written in an unidentified hand in pencil.
When examined under ultraviolet light, this photograph does not appear to fluoresce.
'Mary' image, 8 3/4 by 12 3/4 in. (22.2 by 32.4 cm.):
This photograph is in generally excellent condition. When examined closely in raking light, the following are visible: some faint rubbing and hairline scratches visible in the darkest areas of the print; 2 soft linear impression in the lower right quadrant; and a linear deposit of original retouching in the upper right quadrant. The margin edges and corners are worn. There are 2 tiny gray deposits of indeterminate nature in the lower margin.
The reverse is soiled. The following are written in an unidentified hand in pencil: 'PF70975-111'; 'MT'; and 'SH.' There is a James Hyman Photography, London, label on the reverse of the mat.
When examined under ultraviolet light, this photograph appears to fluoresce.
Provenance:
Collection of Mary Frank
Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York
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