Berenice Abbott - Photographs New York Tuesday, October 3, 2017 | Phillips

Photographs

New York 3 October 2017

  • Provenance

    Jean Efron Art Consultants, Washington, D.C.

  • Literature

    McCausland, New York in the Thirties: As Photographed by Berenice Abbott, pl. 87
    O'Neal, Berenice Abbott: American Photographer, p. 99
    Yochelson, Berenice Abbott: Changing New York, pl. 33

  • Catalogue Essay

    About the Collector:
    With a life-long passion for collecting, spurred by an intense, intellectual curiosity for art, Jeffrey M. Kaplan’s collection transcends classification and speaks to his devotion to all things cultural. Driven by an innate interest in learning about different cultures and ways of life, the photographs in his collection illustrate key moments and movements throughout the history of the medium, unified by the overarching theme of one man’s collecting journey.

    The photographs on offer, lots 271-286, include works by leaders in the field, thus demonstrating Kaplan’s deep knowledge and keen awareness of the medium. From Alfred Stieglitz, and his selections for Camera Work, to Ansel Adams and Berenice Abbott, the classic is balanced by the contemporary with an equally impressive selection of works by Robert Mapplethorpe, Alec Soth and Robert Polidori. Kaplan’s particular affinity for Mapplethorpe is evident in the six lots on offer which show the photographer’s incredible depth and include the stunning dye transfer print, Flowers in Vase; the iconic photograph of Thomas that was selected by Patti Smith to grace the cover of Robert Mapplethorpe, her 1987 book on the photographer; and Wheat, a still-life that shows a masterful range of tonality.

    This diverse selection reflects Kaplan’s constant interest in acquiring works that peaked his intellect, while offering the thrill that drives the most devoted of collectors.

Photographs from the Collection of Jeffrey M. Kaplan, Washington, D.C.

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Berenice Abbott

Brooklyn Bridge, Water and Dock Streets, Brooklyn

1936
Gelatin silver print.
9 3/8 x 7 3/8 in. (23.8 x 18.7 cm)
Titled, dated, annotated in pencil and Federal Art Project 'Changing New York' credit stamp on the verso.

Estimate
$5,000 - 7,000 

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Photographs

New York 3 October 2017