01-25-201901-25-2019
Skinner Auctions
Skinner AuctionsBoston MA
3203BBoston
January 25, 2019 10:00 AMCalender
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George Platt Lynes (American, 1907-1955) Two Portraits of Jack Fontan (Nude and Clothed)

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$2,583$2,100
Auction: American & European Works of Art - 3203BLocation: BostonDate / Time: January 25, 2019 10:00AM

Description:

George Platt Lynes (American, 1907-1955)

Two Portraits of Jack Fontan (Nude and Clothed), c. 1954. One stamped "GEORGE PLATT LYNES/229 EAST 47 STREET NEW YORK" on the verso in black ink. Gelatin silver prints, image/sheet sizes to 9 1/4 x 7 1/2 in. (23.3 x 18.9 cm),unmatted, unframed.
Condition: The nude version has residue on the verso suggesting that it was previously mounted.

Provenance: A Connecticut estate.
Estimate $2,000-3,000

The very edges have extremely minor wear (primarily to corners). Both sheets very gently curled.


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Jack Fontan