Garry Winogrand

13 photographs, each with the photographer's estate/copyright/reproduction rights stamp, signed by Eileen Adele Hale, the photographer's widow, in pencil and 2 with his Brackman Associates credit stamps on the reverse, 1955 (13)

Sotheby's New York, 14 April 1992, Sale 6286, Lot 471

These early prints, on double-weight paper with a surface sheen, have creamy white tones and are in varying condition, from fair to very good. The edges are rubbed, with some small emulsion losses. The corners are bumped and creased, and several of the corners have small emulsion losses. When examined in raking light, small handling creases are visible. Some of these break the emulsion. Most are lightly soiled on the reverse.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

Garry Winogrand was one of few press photographers allowed to photograph Marilyn Monroe in the New York townhouse that served as a location for Billy Wilder's 1955 film, 'The Seven Year Itch.'  Although many photographers were present during the famous scene when the actress stood over the subway grate in her white dress, only a handful of photographers, including Winogrand, recorded her off-camera in this more intimate setting.