Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009). Figure in Hat on Street, circa 1950s. Gelatin silver print. 7-1/2 x 9-3/8 inches (19...

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Vivian Maier (American, 1926-2009)
Figure in Hat on Street, circa 1950s
Gelatin silver print
7-1/2 x 9-3/8 inches (19.1 x 23.8 cm) (image)
8 x 10 inches (sheet)
John Maloof signed collection stamp, verso.

The Maloof Collection of Vivian Maier sold for the benefit of the Soi Dog Foundation

While it's estimated that Vivian Maier took upwards of 100,000 photos, the vast majority of her work surfaced as negatives, making all vintage prints exceedingly rare, and this 8x10 print of one of her intimate yet estranged street scenes is particularly powerful.


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