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Premier Auction | May 19, 2023

Fri, May 19, 2023 09:00AM EDT
Lot 836

Two Photogravures by George Seeley

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

George Henry Seeley (American, 1880–1955)

Burning of Rome and No. 347; the first from Camera Work 20, 1907, unsigned, photogravure on paper, image  7-3/4 x 6-1/4  in.;  on original mount,   12 x 8-1/4 in.;  the second from Camera Work 29, 1910, unsigned, photogravure on tissue, image 6 x 7 in.; on original mount, 12 x 8 in.; both matted 20 x 16 in., unframed

Condition

both original mounts tipped in with archival corners, both images in very good condition with no visible flaws, Burning with tiny ink mark on mount recto lower center,  not visible under mat; No. 347 with some grime on mat

Private Collection, North Carolina