39008: Serge Balkin (Russian/American, 1905-1990) Group
Serge Balkin (RussianxAmerican, 1905-1990) Group of Two Stage Photographs, 1940s Gelatin silver prints 15 x 16 inches (38.1 x 40.6 cm); and the reverse, and smaller (imagesxsheets) One of Irving Berlin in This Is The Army and the other Paul Robeson as Othello. This lot is accompanied by another gelatin silver photograph, Portrait of Serge Balkin with Model, by Dan Wynn. This lot totals 3 photographs.
HID03101062020
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Condition Report: Overall good condition. Serge Balkin photographs: silver mirroring to extreme edges of images, with a few scattered hairline scratches and soft creases. Each cornered to board with a window mat measuring 16 by 20 inches and the reverse. Dan Wynn photograph: fair condition, some hairline scratches and soft creases. Scattered losses and chips to extreme edges and corners of sheet. Sheet is dry mounted to board, which is affected by some bumping to edges. None framed.
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Serge Balkin (RussianxAmerican, 1905-1990) Group of Two Stage Photographs, 1940s Gelatin silver prints 15 x 16 inches (38.1 x 40.6 cm); and the reverse, and smaller (imagesxsheets) One of Irving Berlin in This Is The Army and the other Paul Robeson as Othello. This lot is accompanied by another gelatin silver photograph, Portrait of Serge Balkin with Model, by Dan Wynn. This lot totals 3 photographs.
HID03101062020
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Overall good condition. Serge Balkin photographs: silver mirroring to extreme edges of images, with a few scattered hairline scratches and soft creases. Each cornered to board with a window mat measuring 16 by 20 inches and the reverse. Dan Wynn photograph: fair condition, some hairline scratches and soft creases. Scattered losses and chips to extreme edges and corners of sheet. Sheet is dry mounted to board, which is affected by some bumping to edges. None framed.
Heritage Auctions strongly encourages in-person inspection of items by the bidder. Statements by Heritage regarding the condition of objects are for guidance only And should Not be relied upon as statements of fact, And do Not constitute a representation, warranty, Or assumption of liability by Heritage. All lots offered are sold "As Is"
Buyer's Premium per Lot:25% on the first $300,000 (minimum $49), plus 20% of any amount between $300,001 and $3,000,000, plus 15% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.
