As of Apr 10, 2024

Peter Beard

Lot 73237

Margritte Ramme and the World-Record Elephant Tusk on the Edge of Driftwood Cove, Mauntauk, Long Island, 1976

Gelatin silver print

12,0 x 8,0 in (30.5 x 20.3 cm)

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Lot 73237

Margritte Ramme and the World-Record Elephant Tusk on the Edge of Driftwood Cove, Mauntauk, Long Island, 1976

Gelatin silver print

12,0 x 8,0 in (30.5 x 20.3 cm)

Estimate: US$ 12,000 - 18,000

€ 11,000 - 17,000

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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Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed in ink, margin recto.

Peter Beard (American, 1938-2020) Margritte Ramme and the World-Record Elephant Tusk on the Edge of Driftwood Cove, Montauk, Long Island, 1976 Gelatin silver print 12 x 8 inches (30.5 x 20.3 cm) (image) 14 x 9-5/8 inches (sheet) Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed in ink, margin recto. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved

Overall good condition. Scattered hard creasing. Various areas of accretion and discoloration to the sheet, largest area just above figures head. Various holes and tears mostly localized to the margins, but a few pin head sized holes toward extreme edges of the image. Various hairline scratches and light crazing visible in raking light. Sheet is adhered at the corners to a 18-1/2 x 14 inch window mat, preventing further inspection of the verso. Framed under acrylic measuring 19 x 15 inches.

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Signed, titled, dated, and inscribed in ink, margin recto.

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