Lot 205: Susan Meiselas (American, b. 1948) Before the Show, Tunbridge, Vermont, from the series Carnival Strippers, 1974, printed 2008, edition

Est: $800 USD - $1,200 USDSold:

SkinnerBoston, MA, USSeptember 19, 2014

Item Overview

Description

Susan Meiselas (American, b. 1948)

Before the Show, Tunbridge, Vermont, from the series Carnival Strippers, 1974, printed 2008, edition of 35, from The PRC Portfolio published by the Photographic Resource Center at Boston University. Titled, dated, signed, and numbered "...S Meiselas 16/35" in graphite on the verso along the bottom. Fiber-based gelatin silver print on Ilford glossy paper, image size 9 7/8 x 14 1/2 in. (25.1 x 36.8 cm), matted, unframed.
Condition: Unmounted, good.

Provenance: Sold to benefit the Photographic Resource Center at Boston University.

N.B. Carnival Strippers, Susan Meiselas's first major photography project, documents the public and private lives of striptease performers at fairs and carnivals in New England from 1972 to 1975.

Artist or Maker

Susan Meiselas

Condition Report

Sheet measures 11 1/2 x 16 1/4 in. (29.2 x 41.3 cm). No additional condition to report.

The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.

Auction Details

American & European Prints & Photography

Skinner

September 19, 2014, 12:00 PM EST

The Heritage on the Garden 63 Park Plaza, Boston, MA, 02116, US

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