Premier Auction | May 19, 2023
Fri, May 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 840
Mole and Thomas
Estimate: $500 - $1,500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
(Chicago, Illinois, Arthur Samuel Mole 1889-1983, John D. Thomas d. 1947)
Machine Gun Ensignia (sic), A Living Photograph, December 10th, 1918, studio stamp lower left recto, printed title recto "Machine Gun Ensignia (sic)-Machine Gun Training Center-22500 Officers And Men-600 Machine Guns-Camp Hancock, August GA-Brig. Gen. Oliver Edwards-Lt. Col. E.P. Pierson Directing", vintage gelatin silver print, sight 11 x 14 in.; black metal sectional frame 16-1/4 x 20-1/4 in.
Note: The unique qualities of a Mole and Thomas Living Photograph are only revealed upon close inspection. Shot from an eighty foot high vantage point, comprised of thousands of living service people, choreographed over a week's time, the photographs serve as a vintage precursor to twentieth century performance art.
Condition
mounted with archival corners, toning, surface creases near edges, wear at edges, surface creases to edges, overall handling wear commensurate with age; frame with wear
Private Collection, North Carolina
