Bill Brandt framed photograph (Hurst Family, 23 Back Commercial Road, Jarrow, 1937), together with 5 letters signed by Brandt.
Lot 26
Bill Brandt (British, 1904-1983) Hurst Family, Jarrow, 1937 33 x 27.8cm (13 x 10 15/16in).
Sold for £3,000 (US$ 5,078) inc. premium
Auction Details
Bill Brandt framed photograph (Hurst Family, 23 Back Commercial Road, Jarrow, 1937), together with 5 letters signed by Brandt. Bill Brandt framed photograph (Hurst Family, 23 Back Commercial Road, Jarrow, 1937), together with 5 letters signed by Brandt.
Lot Details
Bill Brandt (British, 1904-1983)
Hurst Family, Jarrow, 1937
Gelatin silver print, mounted on board. Signed in ink on the mount. Printed 1975 or before. Framed.
33 x 27.8cm (13 x 10 15/16in).

Footnotes

  • The photograph is accompanied by five letters from the photographer, two handwritten and three typed, on the topic of the 'Palmer's Yard and the Town of Jarrow' exhibition. Dating from 2nd June to 27th November 1975, each is signed in ink by Brandt and on the photographer's '4 Airlie Gardens (Flat 4c), Campden Hill, London, W8' headed paper.

    This print was made by the photographer, along with others, for the above exhibition, which ran at the Bede Gallery, Jarrow, in 1975 and was curated by Vincent Rea. In the letter dated 3rd October 1975, Brandt describes his thoughts on Jarrow, stating, 'Ever since I took the photographs there, 40 years ago, I have had very warm feelings for Jarrow.'
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