73: HIRO (1930-2021) PENCIL SIGNED PHOTOGRAPH. EX-AVEDON

Wakabayashi Yasuhiro (1930-2021)
Game Fowl, Maryland (1988)
The silver gelatin photograph is signed and numbered by the artist verso in pencil (H#10490-57), title and date stamped verso as well.

Purchased from Fraenkel Gallery, San Francisco with provenance to the Collection of Richard Avedon.

Exhibited: Eye of the Beholder, Photographs from the Collection of Richard Avedon, 2006.
Sight size measures 24 x 41 with a framed size of 31.25 x 47.75 inches.
Very fine to pristine condition. Examination under strong, reflective, raking light confirms that there are no issues to any degree. The emulsion area is flawless with no signs of damage or deterioration. No silvering, discoloration, cracking, peeling, stain, spotting or restoration. The mounts are very fine to pristine as well; very clean and free from stain, smudge, discoloration, scratches or indentations.
Provenance: Private collection - Fort Collins, Colorado, obtained from the world's top fine art photography galleries.
$3,000 - $5,000