Lot 154
  • 154

Philippe Halsman

Estimate
3,000 - 5,000 USD
bidding is closed

Description

  • Philippe Halsman
  • 'DALI'S LEOPARD SKULL'
  • Gelatin silver print
  • 13 1/2 x 10 1/2 inches
inscribed in the margin in the negative, title and date in pencil and with the photographer's name and Yvonne Halsman copyright stamps on the reverse, framed, the Buhl Collection label on the reverse, 1951, printed later

Provenance

Acquired from Nahan Galleries, New York, 1990

Condition

This print, on double-weight semi-glossy paper, is in generally excellent condition. The margin corners are bumped. On the reverse of the print in the lower corners are 2 small paper tape hinge remnants.
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