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  • Edward W. Quigley (American, 1898-1977)  Three Photographs of Circus Subjects: Clown  Performing Horses
    Estimate
    $600 - $900
    Lot 95

    Edward W. Quigley (American, 1898-1977) Three Photograp...

    Est.
    $600 - $900
  • Margaret Bourke-White (American, 1904-1971)  U.S.S. Airship Akron, World's Largest Airship
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $4,000
    Lot 96

    Margaret Bourke-White (American, 1904-1971) U.S.S. Airs...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $4,000
  • Alexander Alland (Ukrainian/American, 1902-1989)  The Old Bridge  /South Street, New York City
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 97

    Alexander Alland (Ukrainian/American, 1902-1989) The Ol...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Gyula Halász, called Brassaï (Hungarian/French, 1899-1984)  Market Porter, Les Halles
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 98

    Gyula Halász, called Brassaï (Hungarian/French, 1899-19...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Berenice Abbott (American, 1898-1991)  Edward Hopper
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 99

    Berenice Abbott (American, 1898-1991) Edward Hopper

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Wright Morris (American, 1910-1998)  Faulkner Country, Near Oxford, Mississippi
    Estimate
    $1,200 - $1,800
    Lot 100

    Wright Morris (American, 1910-1998) Faulkner Country, N...

    Est.
    $1,200 - $1,800
  • Arnold Newman (American, 1918-2006)  Violins, Philadelphia
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 101

    Arnold Newman (American, 1918-2006) Violins, Philadelph...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Diane Arbus (American, 1923-1971)  Portrait of Hope Greer Eisenman
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 102

    Diane Arbus (American, 1923-1971) Portrait of Hope Gree...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Arthur Fellig, called Weegee (Austrian/American, 1899-1968)  Three Photographs: Dancing Couple  Children at the Palace Theatr
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 103

    Arthur Fellig, called Weegee (Austrian/American, 1899-1...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984)  Graduation Dress, Yosemite Valley, California
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 104

    Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984) Graduation Dress, Yos...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Minor White (American, 1908-1976)  Two Photographs: Coastal View, California
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 105

    Minor White (American, 1908-1976) Two Photographs: Coas...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Max Yavno (American, 1911-1985)  Leg, Olympic Boulevard, Hollywood
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 106

    Max Yavno (American, 1911-1985) Leg, Olympic Boulevard,...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • George Daniell (American, 1911-2002)  Georgia O'Keeffe with Skulls
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 107

    George Daniell (American, 1911-2002) Georgia O'Keeffe w...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • Robert Frank (Swiss, b. 1924)  Men Reading Newspapers at a Club
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 108

    Robert Frank (Swiss, b. 1924) Men Reading Newspapers at...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Robert Frank (Swiss, b. 1924)  Waiting and Watching
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 109

    Robert Frank (Swiss, b. 1924) Waiting and Watching

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Minor White (American, 1908-1976)  Burned Mirror
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 110

    Minor White (American, 1908-1976) Burned Mirror

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Minor White (American, 1908-1976)  Two Icicles
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 111

    Minor White (American, 1908-1976) Two Icicles

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993)  Mono Lake
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 112

    Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993) Mono Lake

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993)  Ice Abstraction
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 113

    Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993) Ice Abstraction

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993)  Wharf Piles
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 114

    Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993) Wharf Piles

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993)  Japan
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 115

    Brett Weston (American, 1911-1993) Japan

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984)  Liliane de Cock
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 116

    Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984) Liliane de Cock

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Harry Callahan (American, 1912-1999)  Cape Cod
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 117

    Harry Callahan (American, 1912-1999) Cape Cod

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • William Clift (American, b. 1944)  Placitas, New Mexico
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 118

    William Clift (American, b. 1944) Placitas, New Mexico

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Ernst Haas (Austrian/American, 1921-1986)  The Swimmer, Greece
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $4,000
    Lot 119

    Ernst Haas (Austrian/American, 1921-1986) The Swimmer, ...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $4,000
  • Franco Fontana (Italian, b. 1933)  Landscape
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 120

    Franco Fontana (Italian, b. 1933) Landscape

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Will McBride (American, 1931-2015)  Matthias Contemplating, Munich
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 121

    Will McBride (American, 1931-2015) Matthias Contemplati...

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Will McBride (American, 1931-2015)  Oliviero with Ball, Casoli
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 122

    Will McBride (American, 1931-2015) Oliviero with Ball, ...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Will McBride (American, 1931-2015)  Boys Being Nice to Each Other, Frankfurt am Main
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 123

    Will McBride (American, 1931-2015) Boys Being Nice to E...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Günther Förg (German, 1952-2013)  Das Detail Vergrossern  /A Portfolio of Seven Works
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 124

    Günther Förg (German, 1952-2013) Das Detail Vergrossern...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Peter Hutchinson (British, b. 1930)  Mountain Lake Conditional Interrogative
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 125

    Peter Hutchinson (British, b. 1930) Mountain Lake Condi...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Koichiro Kurita (Japanese/American, b. 1943)  Feathers and Water Grasses, Acadia, Maine
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 126

    Koichiro Kurita (Japanese/American, b. 1943) Feathers a...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Tom Baril (American, b. 1952)  Brooklyn Bridge
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 127

    Tom Baril (American, b. 1952) Brooklyn Bridge

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Tom Baril (American, b. 1952)  Verrazano Narrows
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 128

    Tom Baril (American, b. 1952) Verrazano Narrows

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • Chip Hooper (American, b. 1962)  Triangle Rocks, Garrapata Beach
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 129

    Chip Hooper (American, b. 1962) Triangle Rocks, Garrapa...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Alvin Langdon Coburn (American, 1882-1966)  Photographs  /A Portfolio of Ten Works
    Estimate
    $800 - $1,200
    Lot 130

    Alvin Langdon Coburn (American, 1882-1966) Photographs ...

    Est.
    $800 - $1,200
  • James Van Der Zee (American, 1886-1983)  Eighteen Photographs  /A Portfolio
    Estimate
    $12,000 - $18,000
    Lot 131

    James Van Der Zee (American, 1886-1983) Eighteen Photog...

    Est.
    $12,000 - $18,000
  • Karl Struss (American, 1886-1981)  Ten Photographs from Karl Struss: A Portfolio 1909/29
    Estimate
    $5,000 - $7,000
    Lot 132

    Karl Struss (American, 1886-1981) Ten Photographs from ...

    Est.
    $5,000 - $7,000
  • Victor Keppler (American, 1904-1987)  Victor Keppler: Man + Camera  A Portfolio of Ten Photographs
    Estimate
    $600 - $800
    Lot 133

    Victor Keppler (American, 1904-1987) Victor Keppler: Ma...

    Est.
    $600 - $800
  • Karl Blossfeldt (German, 1865-1932)  12 Fotografien  /A Portfolio
    Estimate
    $3,000 - $5,000
    Lot 134

    Karl Blossfeldt (German, 1865-1932) 12 Fotografien /A P...

    Est.
    $3,000 - $5,000
  • Nickolas Muray (Hungarian/American, 1892-1965)  Nickolas Muray  /A Portfolio of Twelve Photographs
    Estimate
    $500 - $700
    Lot 135

    Nickolas Muray (Hungarian/American, 1892-1965) Nickolas...

    Est.
    $500 - $700
  • After Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984)  Taos Pueblo
    Estimate
    $1,000 - $1,500
    Lot 136

    After Ansel Adams (American, 1902-1984) Taos Pueblo

    Est.
    $1,000 - $1,500
  • Paul Strand (American, 1890-1976)  The Mexican Portfolio
    Estimate
    $1,500 - $2,500
    Lot 137

    Paul Strand (American, 1890-1976) The Mexican Portfolio...

    Est.
    $1,500 - $2,500
  • Josef Breitenbach (German/American, 1896-1984)  Seven Portraits  /A Portfolio of Seven Photographs
    Estimate
    $2,000 - $3,000
    Lot 138

    Josef Breitenbach (German/American, 1896-1984) Seven Po...

    Est.
    $2,000 - $3,000
  • Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008)  Photographs  /A Portfolio of Twelve Works
    Estimate
    $8,000 - $12,000
    Lot 139

    Robert Rauschenberg (American, 1925-2008) Photographs /...

    Est.
    $8,000 - $12,000

Auction Description

Fine Prints & Photographs by Bonhams Skinner

Preview Times
January 24,  12PM – 5PM
January 25, 12PM – 8PM

This sale spans a broad swath of periods and places in Western art from Old Masters to Contemporary works. Post War artists lead the way with works by Helen Frankenthaler, Alex Katz, Keith Haring, Robert Motherwell, and Frank Stella, plus a complete X + X portfolio. A collection of George Bellows prints spanning is boxing and genre subjects are also included.  The January Fine Photographs auction showcases classic works by modern masters, including Ansel Adams, Robert Frank, Alfred Stieglitz, Minor White, and others. Among the highlights are 10 portfolios of photographs by artists such as Karl Blossfeldt, Robert Rauschenberg, Karl Struss, and James Van Der Zee.

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Bonhams Skinner
Boston, MA 02116
United States

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Phone:+1 6173505400

Buyer’s Premium

Start Premium (%)
$0 25.00

Bid Increments

Start Increments ($)
$0 $10
$100 $25
$500 $50
$1,000 $100
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$30,000 $2,500
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
$300,000 $25,000
$500,000 $50,000
$1,000,000 $100,000

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Terms & Conditions

1. Some of the lots in this sale are offered subject to a reserve. The reserve is a confidential minimum price agreed upon by the consignor and Skinner, Inc. below which the lot will not be sold. In most cases, the reserve will be set below the estimated range, but in no case will it exceed the estimates listed. A representative of Skinner, Inc. will execute such reserves by bidding for the consignor. In any event and whether or not a lot is subject to a reserve, the auctioneer may reject any bid or raise not commensurate with the value of such lot.

2. All property is sold “as is,” and neither the auctioneer nor any consignor makes any warranties or representation of any kind or nature with respect to the property, and in no event shall they be responsible for the correctness, nor deemed to have made any representation or warranty, of description, genuineness, authorship, attribution, provenance, period, culture, source, origin, or condition of the property and no statement made at the sale, or in the bill of sale, or invoice or elsewhere shall be deemed such a warranty of representation or an assumption of liability.

3. Except as provided in paragraph 1 above, the highest bidder as determined by the auctioneer shall be the purchaser. In the case of a disputed bid, the auctioneer shall have sole discretion in determining the purchaser and may also, at his or her election, withdraw the lot or reoffer the lot for sale. The auctioneer shall have sole discretion to refuse any bid, or refuse to acknowledge any bidder. Any bidder that plans on spending in excess of $100,000 should make arrangements with the accounting department at least five (5) days in advance of the sale, as a deposit may be required to participate.

4. All merchandise purchased must be paid for and removed from the premises the day of the auction. Skinner Inc. may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly interest charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or item lot not paid for within thirty-five (35) days of the date of sale. Skinner, Inc. shall have no liability for any damage or loss to property left on its premises for more than three (3) days from the date of sale. If any property has not been removed within three (3) days from the date of sale, at the option of Skinner, Inc. (a) Skinner Inc., may impose, and the purchaser agrees to pay, a monthly storage charge of 1.5% of the purchase price of any lot or portion of a lot not removed within the three days, and/or (b) Skinner Inc. may place the merchandise in a subsequent auction, without Reserve, to be sold to the highest bidder, and after deducting the standard commission and any additional charges that may apply, remit the proceeds to the purchaser.

5. Skinner accepts cash or check for payment. Personal checks will be acceptable only if credit has been established with Skinner, Inc. or if a bank authorization has been received guaranteeing a personal check. Skinner, Inc. reserves the right to hold merchandise purchased by personal check until the check has cleared the bank. The purchaser agrees to pay Skinner, Inc. a handling charge of $25.00 for any check dishonored by the drawee. Please contact Accounting for additional payment methods. Skinner does not accept payment by credit card for merchandise purchases.

6. If the purchaser breaches any of its obligations under these Conditions of Sale, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price of all items for which it was the highest successful bidder, Skinner Inc. may exercise all of its rights and remedies under the law including, without limitation, (a) canceling the sale and applying any payments made by the purchaser to the damages caused by the purchaser’s breach, and/or (b) offering at public auction, without reserve, any lot or item for which the purchaser has breached any of its obligations, including its obligation to pay in full the purchase price, holding the purchaser liable for any deficiency plus all costs of sale.

7. In no event will the liability of Skinner, Inc. to any purchaser with respect to any item exceed the purchase price actually paid by such purchaser for such item.

8. Shipping is the responsibility of the purchaser. Upon request, our staff will provide the list of shippers who deliver to destinations within the United States and overseas. Some property that is sold at auction can be subject to laws governing export from the U.S., such as items that include material from some endangered species. Import restrictions from foreign countries are subject to these same governing laws. Granting of licensing for import or export of goods from local authorities is the sole responsibility of the buyer. Denial or delay of licensing will not constitute cancellation or delay in payment for the total purchase price of these lots.

9. All purchases are subject to the Massachusetts 6.25% sales tax unless the purchaser possesses a Massachusetts sales tax exemption number. Exemption numbers from other states are accepted in Massachusetts if presented with a business card or letterhead. Dealers, museums, and other qualifying parties can apply for a Massachusetts exemption number prior to the auction by contacting the Massachusetts Department of Corporations and Taxation at 100 Cambridge Street in Boston.

10. A premium equal to 23% of the final bid price up to and including $100,000, plus 20% of the final bid price from $100,001 up to and including $1,000,000, plus 12% of the final bid price from $1,000,001 and over will be applied to each lot sold, to be paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price.

11. Bidding on any item indicates your acceptance of these terms and all other terms printed within, posted, and announced at the time of sale whether bidding in person, through a representative, by phone, by Internet, or other absentee bid.

12. Skinner, Inc. and its consignors make no warranty or representation, express or implied, that the purchaser will acquire any copyright or reproduction rights to any lot sold. Skinner, Inc. expressly reserves the right to reproduce any image of the lots sold in this catalog. The copyright in all images, illustrations and written material produced by or for Skinner, Inc. relating to a lot, including the contents of this catalog, is, and shall remain at all times, the property of Skinner, Inc. and shall not be used by the purchaser, nor by anyone else, without our prior written consent.

13. These conditions of sale shall be governed by the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts (excluding the laws applicable to conflicts or choice of law). The buyer/bidder agrees that any suit for the enforcement of this agreement may be brought, and any action against Skinner in connection with the transactions contemplated by this agreement shall be brought, in the courts of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or any federal court sitting therein. The bidder/buyer consents to the exclusive jurisdiction of such courts and waives objections that it may now or hereafter have to the venue of any such suit.

Revised January 8, 2014