Richard Avedon

gelatin silver print, numbered 6 in the negative, signed by the photographer and Twyla Tharp in ink in the margin, stamped on the reverse of the photograph and the frame, framed, 2003

Americans for the Arts, New York, circa 2003

This print, on double-weight paper with a slight surface sheen, is in generally excellent condition. It shows the full negative and the lower right edge has been retouched with black ink. The margins are very slightly rippled and the corners are gently bumped. There is a 3/4-inch crease at the lower right margin corner which appears to break the emulsion. The stamps on the reverse of the photograph and frame read as follows: "Richard Avedon, Photographer; Twyla Tharp, Choreographer; June 10, 2003; New York City" "This photograph may not be reproduced without written permission of Richard Avedon. Copyright © 2003 Richard Avedon" "Print made 2003" "Unique Print"
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