09-20-201309-20-2013
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September 20, 2013 10:00 AMCalender
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American School, 20th Century Two Framed Autographed Photographs: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers from Shall We Dance

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$600$500
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 2673BLocation: BostonDate / Time: September 20, 2013 10:00AM

Description:

American School, 20th Century

Two Framed Autographed Photographs: Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers from Shall We Dance, c. 1937, and Gene Kelly from Singing in the Rain
Astaire/Rogers gelatin silver print, sight size 8 5/8 x 6 7/8 in. (22.3 x 17.3 cm),i
a trompe l'oeil mat; Kelly chromogenic print on Kodak paper, 14 x 11 in. (35.5 x 27.9 cm).
Condition: Kelly with printing imperfections, hinged to window mat in two places, Astaire/Rogers not examined out of frame.
Estimate $200-250

Astaire has subtle vertical surface scratches possibly due to ferrotyping process, two minor handling crimps at c.r., and several areas of spot toning at c.l., l.r. and u.r.; minor scuff or glue marks at u.l. on verso and adhered to overmat with masking tape at l.l and l.r. corners on verso. Signed Fred Astaire in black felt tip pen l.r. and Ginger Rogers in purple ink u.l. on recto; inscribed "848" in black ink at l.r. corner under masking tape and stamped "From the Collection of Robert Pearlstein" twice on verso. Kelly has some fading and handling crimps at l.c. edge and c.l. and several small white spots likely due to dust on the negative during printing process. Inscribed "Gene Kelly" in black ink at c.l.


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.

Keywords

Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Gene Kelly, American School, Shall We Dance, Kodak, printing imperfections