Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2422Location: BostonDate / Time: September 12, 2008 12:00PM
Description:
Harold Eugene Edgerton (American, 1903-1990)
Densmore Shute Bends the Shaft. Unsigned, stamped "H.E. EDGERTON, M.I.T. 4-405, CAMBRIDGE - MASS." and inscribed "D... Shute" on the reverse. Gelatin silver print, image size 7 1/2 x 8 5/8 in. (19.1 x 21.9 cm),unframed.
Condition: Good.
Provenance: From the artist to the family of the present owner.
Estimate $3,000-5,000
The sheet is subtly toned on the verso and has minute crimps to the corners. There are several extremely subtle rubs to the surface.