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Andreas Feininger (French/American, 1906-1999)
The Skeleton of a Gaboon Viper, 1952
Gelatin silver print
13-1/2 x 10-3/4 inches (34.3 x 27.3 cm) (image/sheet)
Life Photo by Andrea Feininger stamp, verso.


Estimate: $1,500 - $2,500.

Condition Report*: Overall good condition. Faint silver mirroring to the extreme edges of the sheet. Some crazing to the top right corner, and scattered creasing visible in raking light. Edge chipping and bumps to the corners. Sheet is cornered to a 20 x 16 inch window mat, not framed.
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Proxy Bidding Ends 
October
3rd Friday 9:50 am CT
Auction Dates
October
3rd Friday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining 
11 Days 18h 51m 46s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 1
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This lot is in: 1 - Signature® Floor Session - Session 1 (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 73001-73231) - 10:00 AM Central Time, Friday, October 3, 2025.
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2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261

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