W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918-1978). Hitachi, Japan, 1961-1962. Gelatin silver print, printed before...

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W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918-1978)
Hitachi, Japan, 1961-1962
Gelatin silver print, printed before 1978
15-1/4 x 10-3/8 inches (38.7 x 26.3 cm) (image)
15-5/8 x 10-1/2 inches (sheet)
Notations HI-9-2, VI, 62CN-1-R485-5 and with the photographer's studio stamp, verso.

LITERATURE:
W. Eugene Smith, W. Eugene Smith: Master of the Photographic Essay, Aperture, New York, 1981, cat. no. 36:052, p. 214;
G. Mora et al., W. Eugene Smith: Photographs, 1934-1975, Harry N. Abrams, New York, 1998, p. 312.

Estimate: $2,500 - $3,500.

Condition Report*: Neutral toned print on semi-gloss paper with black borders and margins. Few very minor protrusions/depressions across paper surface; minute ding at upper left corner, all barely visible in a raking light only. In very good condition overall. Sold matted and unframed.

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