Concept Gallery
Live Auction

4/15/23 Art, Design, Photography, Books & Jewelry

Sat, Apr 15, 2023 10:00AM EDT
Lot 273

Robert Frank Paris Chairs Signed Photograph 1949

Estimate: $4,000 - $6,000

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Frank, Robert (Swiss/American, 1924-2019), Paris [Chairs], taken 1949, likely printed in the late 1960s, silver gelatin print, titled, dated, signed and inscribed by Frank to fellow photographer Paco Grande in the lower margin, image 6.25 x 10.5 inches, full sheet 8.5 x 10.75 inches, now loose in a window mat, PF71284-111 written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the verso. Paco Grande and his wife, the actress Jessica Lange, lived in the same apartment building as Frank from 1968 to the summer of 1969. Provenance: The photographer to Paco Grande; Bruce Silverstein Gallery, New York; Sotheby's New York, Sale N10045, April 2019; private collection, Western PA.

Condition

In overall good condition, with a tiny scratch just to the right of the single chair on the left, two faint marks to upper left margin, two pinholes to lower left, visible crease to upper left corner; verso with scattered stains and two tape remnants to the upper corner from previous hinging. Merchandise will be packed and transported by the purchaser at their own risk and expense. A list of recommended shippers is on our website: https://www.conceptgallery.com/auctions/shipping/ .

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