Tim N. Gidal (German, 1909-1996) Shtetl I and Sh
Tim N. Gidal (German, 1909-1996) Shtetl I and Shtetl II Portfolios (complete with 6 photographs each), 1932 Gelatin silver prints, printed 1983 12-1/2 x 9-3/4 inches (31.8 x 24.8 cm); and smaller (images) 11 x 14 inches (sheets) Each signed and editioned 10/50 in ink, lower margin recto. Published by Janet Lehr, Inc. Property from the Estate of Lewis Lehr Each portfolio enclosed in a green cloth-covered folder, debossed with title on cover. The Shtetl photograph series taken by Tim Gidal in 1932 is the earliest remaining photographic record known of the Jewish Quarter in some small towns in Poland. They will remain for all time, the only record of the world in which some of the 3 million Polish Jews lived, a world which did not survive Nazi persecution. - Janet Lehr, Inc., Tim Gidal, Volume 6, Number 1, 1983. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Prints in overall excellent condition. Cloth folders slightly soiled and faded around the edges.
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Tim N. Gidal (German, 1909-1996) Shtetl I and Shtetl II Portfolios (complete with 6 photographs each), 1932 Gelatin silver prints, printed 1983 12-1/2 x 9-3/4 inches (31.8 x 24.8 cm); and smaller (images) 11 x 14 inches (sheets) Each signed and editioned 10/50 in ink, lower margin recto. Published by Janet Lehr, Inc. Property from the Estate of Lewis Lehr Each portfolio enclosed in a green cloth-covered folder, debossed with title on cover. The Shtetl photograph series taken by Tim Gidal in 1932 is the earliest remaining photographic record known of the Jewish Quarter in some small towns in Poland. They will remain for all time, the only record of the world in which some of the 3 million Polish Jews lived, a world which did not survive Nazi persecution. - Janet Lehr, Inc., Tim Gidal, Volume 6, Number 1, 1983. HID03101062020 © 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Condition Report: Prints in overall excellent condition. Cloth folders slightly soiled and faded around the edges.
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 12.5% of any amount over $3,000,001 per lot.
