August Sander (1876-1964)/Gunther Sander (1907-1987)

the photographer's 'Köln-Lindenthal' blindstamp in the margin, 1928, printed by Gunther Sander from his father's negative no later than December 1973 (Citizens of the Twentieth Century, p. 85)

Acquired from Light Impressions, Rochester, 1973

This print, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. Unlike most versions of this image, this print is of the full negative. The paper is slightly rippled. This photograph is accompanied by the original purchase receipt from Light Impressions, Rochester, New York, December 1973.
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This photograph, printed by August Sander's son, Gunther, dates from the early days of the posthumous commercial production of Sander's images.  Originally purchased in December 1973 through Light Impressions, in Rochester, N. Y., the print almost certainly constituted a special order, as Gunther only made prints of his father's images upon request at that time.  As is typical for prints made during this early period, it is not signed by Gunther, although it bears August Sander's 'Köln-Lindenthal' blindstamp in the margin.  Gunther did not begin signing the photographs he printed from his father's negatives until 1978, when he was urged to do so by his son, Gerd Sander.