Lot 8241

Golden Age Vintage Physique Western Photography Guild Attributed to Don Whitman Lot of Two Framed

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
Unsold

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CNX 0512 1836
  • Described By: Adams ND
  • Title: Golden Age Vintage Physique Western Photography Guild Attributed to Don Whitman Lot of Two Framed
  • Description: Golden Age Vintage Physique Western Photography Guild Attributed to Don Whitman Lot of Two FramedEleven total sepia and black and white 4x4.5 inch prints. Whitman was the founder of the Western Photography Guild in Denver Colorado which was established in 1947. He helped to define the golden age of physique photography and his gelatin silver prints are highly collectable and sought-after. We received these photographs with a signed, framed piece by Whitman which is also in the auction. While these pieces are unsigned the style is highly consistent and the western photography guild is labeled on the backs of all of the pieces we took in with this lot.
  • Signature: No
  • Sight Dimensions: 4 x 4 in
  • Frame Dimensions: 12 x 18 in
  • Provenance: Western Photography Guild A world of frames Tampa, FLNoteWhile these pieces are unsigned the style is highly consistent and the western photography guild is labeled on the backs of all of the pieces we took in with this lot.
  • Shipping In-House: Available
  • Shipping Box Size: 24 x 18 x 6 in
  • Shipping Weight: 26 lb 0 oz
  • Original: Yes
  • Type of Print: Silver Gelatin
  • Medium: Photography

Condition

Excellent condition photographs with gray matte. Wood and thin metal frame are in great condition. No apparent UV Light or photo damage. The wood framed piece is slightly larger at 14x18 inches. See photos for details.

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