As of Apr 10, 2024

Peter Beard

Lot 73236

A Giraffe is so Much a Lady, 1975

Gelatin silver print

12,8 x 19,0 in (32.4 x 48.3 cm)

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Lot 73236

A Giraffe is so Much a Lady, 1975

Gelatin silver print

12,8 x 19,0 in (32.4 x 48.3 cm)

Estimate: US$ 6,000 - 8,000

€ 5,500 - 7,400

Auction: -5 days

Heritage Auctions Texas

City: Dallas, TX

Auction: Apr 30, 2024

Auction number: 8158

Auction name: Photographs Signature® Auction

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Lot Details

Signed, dated, and inscribed in ink in the image.

The Greenberg Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri; Private collection.

Peter Beard (American, 1938-2020) A Giraffe is So Much a Lady, 1975 Gelatin silver print 12-3/4 x 19 inches (32.4 x 48.3 cm) (image/sheet) Signed, dated, and inscribed in ink in the image. PROVENANCE: The Greenberg Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri; Private collection. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Overall good condition. Silver mirroring to the extreme edges of the sheet. Sheet curls slightly off its mount. Scattered areas of discoloration but appear to be inherent to the piece. Edge chipping and bumps to the corners. Sheet is adhered to a 20 x 24 inch foam board, not framed. Verso of mount bears staining and discoloration.

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Object description

Signed, dated, and inscribed in ink in the image.

Provenance

The Greenberg Gallery, St. Louis, Missouri; Private collection.

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