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JACQUES-HENRI LARTIGUE
(1894-1986)
A Portfolio of Photographs.
Containing 10 (of
10) charming images. Silver prints, the images
measuring 9x6
1
/
2
inches (22.9x16.5 cm.), and
the reverse, the mounts 15x13 inches (38.1x33
cm.), with the Witkin-Berley portfolio label
indicating the print and set number on
mount verso; each print with an overmat.Tall
folio, red-stamped brown folder with matching
linen slipcase; with Lartigue’s signature, his
sunburst motif, and the edition notation 43 (of
50), in ink, on the colophon; contents loose as
issued. ONE OF AN EDITION OF 50.
Witkin-Berley Limited, 1905-55; printed 1972
[4,000/6,000]
From the Estate of LeeWitkin; by descent to
the Present Owner.
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(WRIGHT BROTHERS)
A group of 19 rare photographs of theWright Brothers and their flying machines and biplanes.
Includes views of Orville and Wilbur at work; the Wright plane flying from Ft. Myer to Alexandria;
Orville Wright in the air for fifty-seven minutes 31 seconds; an aeroplane with a canoe attached; a
trophy committee watching a test flight; a meet in Reims, France; the Wright hydroplane and more.
Silver and silver copy prints, the images measuring 5
3
/
4
x4
1
/
8
to 9
3
/
8
x7
3
/
4
inches (14.6x10.5 to 23.8x19.7
cm.), including a collage (with 2 prints), and a few with period retouching; 4 with typed captions
attached to lower print recto, and 10 with various hand stamps and notations on verso. Circa 1905-10
[3,000/4,500]
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