Erwin Blumenfeld

the photographer's estate stamp and number '13' in ink on the reverse, framed, 1930s (Gundlach, Blumenfeld, pl. 24, variant)

This photograph, on single-weight paper with a semi-glossy surface, is in generally good to very good condition. The print is trimmed to the image, and there is minimal edge wear. In the lower left corner, there is a sharp 4-1/2-inch diagonal crease that breaks the emulsion; this appears to have been expertly repaired with rice paper on the reverse. A few other small creases are only visible upon very close examination in raking light. The reverse of the print is faintly soiled. 'LB6' is written in an unidentified hand in pencil near the lower edge. When examined under ultraviolet light, this print does not appear to fluoresce.
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