Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2470Location: BostonDate / Time: September 11, 2009 12:00PM
Description:
Harold Eugene Edgerton (American, 1903-1990)
Lot of Two Tennis Images. One signed "HAROLD EDGERTON" in ink on the reverse, one signed and dated "Regards HAROLD EDGERTON 1979" in pencil and stamped "H.E. EDGERTON, M.I.T. 4-405, CAMBRIDGE - MASS" on the reverse. Gelatin silver prints, image sizes to 7 5/8 x 10 in. (19.4 x 25.4 cm),unframed.
Condition: Minor handling creases.
Provenance: Directly from the artist to the family of the present owner.
Estimate $2,000-3,000
The paper is glossy, mid/light weight (one is Kodak paper). In addition to some mild handling creases, some mild surface inconsistencies and fine abrasions.