Edward Weston (1886-1958); Grass Against Sea, Big Sur;
Lot 97
Edward Weston (1886-1958); Grass Against Sea, Big Sur;
US$ 7,000 - 10,000
£4,200 - 6,000
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1 Nov 2012 10:00 EDT

Auction 20064
Lot Details
Edward Weston (1886-1958)
Grass Against Sea, Big Sur, 1937
Gelatin silver print, printed 1950's, various printing notations in several unidentified hands in pencil on the reverse, possibly signed by Dody Weston.
7 1/2 x 19 1/2in

Footnotes

  • Provenance:
    Originally in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art, New York
    This print was given to the Museum of Modern Art by the photographer, Willard Van Dyke, who served as the Director of the Department of Film at the Museum for a short period of time.
    Sotheby's, New York, 15/16 October, 1992, lot 205; acquired by the present owner


    Literature:
    Edward Weston, Aperture, 1988, p. 61; Conger, fig. 1035

Saleroom notices

  • Measurement should read: 7 1/2 x 9 1/2in
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