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Gordon Parks — American Champion
Gordon Parks

American Champion

"American Champion," a work from Gordon Parks Foundation materials, represents part of the artist's broader exploration of American identity and cultural portraiture. This limited edition piece, number 8 of 25, features authentication by Peter W. Kunhardt, Jr. and arrives in a carefully designed presentation package that underscores the significance of Parks's artistic legacy. The work's meticulous production, including hand signed documentation and a custom portfolio, reflects the foundation's commitment to preserving and presenting Parks's influential photographic and artistic vision.

Medium
Each signed and dated by Peter W. Kunhardt, Jr. in pencil within The Gordon Parks Foundation copyright credit stamp on the verso. Accompanied by printed introduction. Enclosed in a red cloth clamshell portfolio with embossed black text. Number 8 from an edition of 25.

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April 2, 2025

Lot 67

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Gordon Parks, American Champion

"American Champion," a work from Gordon Parks Foundation materials, represents part of the artist's broader exploration of American identity and cultural portraiture. This limited edition piece, number 8 of 25, features authentication by Peter W. Kunhardt, Jr. and arrives in a carefully designed presentation package that underscores the significance of Parks's artistic legacy. The work's meticulous production, including hand signed documentation and a custom portfolio, reflects the foundation's commitment to preserving and presenting Parks's influential photographic and artistic vision.

Medium
Each signed and dated by Peter W. Kunhardt, Jr. in pencil within The Gordon Parks Foundation copyright credit stamp on the verso. Accompanied by printed introduction. Enclosed in a red cloth clamshell portfolio with embossed black text. Number 8 from an edition of 25.
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Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

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20th Century, Fine Art Photography, Documentary Photography, Black and White Photography, American Artist, African American Subject, Portrait, Dignified, Photojournalism, Social Realism

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Art Institute of Chicago