DIANE ARBUS (1923–1971)

Amy Arbus in Profile, c. 1959

Details

DIANE ARBUS (1923–1971)
Amy Arbus in Profile, c. 1959
gelatin silver print, mounted on board
stamped 'a diane arbus print', signed, numbered '1001-28-1U-(1114) C' by Doon Arbus, Administrator, in ink, with Estate copyright and reproduction limitation stamps (mount, verso)
image/sheet: 4 3/4 x 6 1/2 in. (12.1 x 16.5 cm.)
mount: 6 3/4 x 8 1/2 in. (17.1 x 21.6 cm.)
This work was printed by Diane Arbus.

Provenance

Gifted by the artist to photographer Stephen Paley, 1959;
acquired from the above by the present owner, 2004.

Lot Essay

Accompanied by a photocopied letter of authentication from the artist's Estate, signed by Doon Arbus, Administrator, and dated January 10, 2000. The letter states that the print was intended to be a gift from the artist to her parents.

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