75: YOUSUF KARSH (1908-2002) GELATIN SILVER PHOTOGRAPH

Yousuf Karsh (1908-2002)
Georgia O'Keefe
The image from 1956, printed later, is signed on the mount, photographer's stamp on reverse of the mount.

Illustrated in the artist's book, Portraits of Greatness, originally published in 1959, page 143.


Image measures 19.5 x 15.75 with a framed size of 31.75 x 25.75 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