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Umbo (Otto Umbehr) — Maquette for American Journey
Umbo (Otto Umbehr)

Maquette for American Journey

A portfolio of 42 ferrotyped gelatin silver prints arranged in 21 double-sided mats by Umbo, created in 1952. This comprehensive work appears to be a maquette or prototype for an American Journey series, showcasing multiple photographic compositions.

Medium
42 ferrotyped gelatin silver prints, flush-mounted back-to-back, in 21 double-sided mats, 1952

🔨 Auction Lot

Pier 24 Photography from the Pilara Family Foundation Sold to Benefit Charitable Organizations Evening Sale

May 1, 2023

Estimate: $40,000$60,000

Lot 52

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Umbo (Otto Umbehr), Maquette for American Journey

A portfolio of 42 ferrotyped gelatin silver prints arranged in 21 double-sided mats by Umbo, created in 1952. This comprehensive work appears to be a maquette or prototype for an American Journey series, showcasing multiple photographic compositions.

Medium
42 ferrotyped gelatin silver prints, flush-mounted back-to-back, in 21 double-sided mats, 1952
Seen at
Sotheby's, New York, London, Hong Kong, Paris

Related themes

Portfolio, Gelatin Silver Prints, Conceptual Photography, Multi-panel, 1952, Umbo, Ferrotype, American Journey

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