Emporium Auction - July 13, 2023
Thu, Jul 13, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 295
Rare Photograph by George H. Anderson
Estimate: $700 - $900
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
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| $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 |
(American, 20th century)
The 15th Avenue Baptist Church Corner Stone Laying, circa 1920, titled, signed and dated in the negative "15th Ave. Bapt. Church Corner Stone Laying Sept. 19/20 Rev. A.W. Porter Pastor/Photo by Geo. H. Anderson", gelatin silver print, sheet 8 x 10 in.; carved wood frame, 14-1/4 x 16-1/4 in.
George H. Anderson is an important African American photographer who had a studio in Nashville, Tennessee for over 40 years.
Condition
mounted on original mount, very slight surface abrasions; frame with wear
Private Collection
