Berenice Abbott (American, 1898-1991) "Theoline," Pier # 11 or 12, East River

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Berenice Abbott (American, 1898-1991)

"Theoline," Pier # 11 or 12, East River, c. 1936. With the photographer's Federal Art Project "Changing New York" hand stamp on the reverse u.c., titled and dated with numeric notations in pencil and with the photographer's "50 commerce st." studio address stamp on the reverse at center. Gelatin silver print, image/sheet size 9 5/8 x 7 1/2 in. (24.4 x 19.0 cm),matted, unframed.
Condition: Sheet of dry-mounting tissue and paper residue affixed to the verso of the print indicating that it has been removed from its mount, print is attached to an overmat with linen tape hinges affixed to the verso, fading.
Estimate $1,000-2,000


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