Description
Bruce Davidson (American, b. 1933)
Youths Smoking, Brooklyn Gang, 1959
Gelatin silver print, printed c. 1959
9 x 13-3/8 inches (22.9 x 33.9 cm) (image/sheet)
Signed, titled "The Gang" in pencil, and with various
Davidson/Magnum Photos copyright credit reproduction limitation
stamps and affixed labels, verso.
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000.
Condition Report*:
Neutral toned print on semi-gloss, double-weight paper, trimmed to edges. Considerable wear (creasing, emulsion loss, tiny tears) to edges and corners, One or two fissures, indentations, creases and small areas of retouching across surface, visible under inspection/ in a raking light. A rare vintage print, in moderately good condition overall. Sold unmatted and unframed.
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Auction Info
2025 October 21 Photographs by Bruce Davidson, Sold without Reserve to Benefit the Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency Signature® Auction #8242
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