James Van DerZee

(Washington, D. C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1974), a portfolio of 18 photographs, each mounted, signed on the mount, 1905-38, printed in 1974. Folio, charcoal linen folding box with silver lettering on spine, matching slipcase, no. 53 in a total edition of 90

These photographs, both toned and neutral and printed on a variety of papers, both matte and with a surface sheen, are in generally excellent condition. Minor exceptions follow: Mrs. Turner - There is tiny, barely noticable chipping at the left side. The Van DerZee Men - There is a tiny, barely noticeable chip at the upper edge at the right. Nude, Harlem - There is tiny chipping at the upper edge near the left corner. Atlantic City - There is a tiny loss of emulsion at the tip of the lower right corner.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
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The plates are as follows:

Mrs. Turner, Lenox, Massachusetts, 1905

Whittier Preparatory School, Phoebus, Virginia, 1907

The Van DerZee Men, Lenox, Massachusetts, 1908

Kate and Rachel Van DerZee, Lenox, Massachusetts, 1909

Miss Suzie Porter, Harlem, 1915

Nude, Harlem, 1923

Marcus Garvey and Garvey Militia, Harlem, 1924

Garveyite Family, Harlem, 1924

Dancer, Harlem, 1925

Portrait of An Actor, Harlem, 1929

Swimming Team, Harlem, 1925

Wedding Day, Harlem, 1926

Black Jews, Harlem, 1929

Atlantic City, 1930

Portrait of Two Brothers and Their sister, Harlem, 1931

Couple, Harlem, 1932

The Heiress, Harlem, 1938

Daddy Grace, Harlem, 1938

The full catalogue information for this lot is as follows:

(Washington, D. C.: Graphics International Ltd., 1974), a portfolio of 18 photographs, each mounted, signed by the photographer and numbered sequentially in Roman numerals and '53/75' in an unidentified hand in pencil on the mount, 1905-38, printed in 1974; together with the printed title, introduction by Regenia A. Perry, chronology, plate list, and colophon.  Folio, charcoal linen folding box with silver lettering on spine, matching slipcase, no. 53 in a total edition of 90