Lot 119
Lester Young by Hugh Bell c.1955
Live — closing Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
- Estimate
- $500–$1,000
- Starting bid
- $150
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About this lot
Photographer: Hugh Bell
Subject: Lester Young
Origin: United States, New York
Period: Circa 1955
Medium: Vintage Gelatin Silver Photograph
Dimensions: Approx 12 x 10 in.
Condition: Age Related and Handling Wear
Additional Information: Original vintage gelatin silver photograph of legendary tenor saxophonist Lester “Pres” Young by Hugh Bell.
The verso bears Bell’s documented New York studio mark:
HUGH BELL
82 West 3rd Street
New York 12, N.Y.
SP 7-3215
Dating to approximately 1955, the photograph combines one of the most important saxophonists in jazz history with a major photographer of the mid century New York jazz scene.
Lot details
- Lot
- 119
- Category
- Antiques and Fine Art Auction
- Estimate
- $500–$1,000
- Starting bid
- $150
- Bids
- 0
- Bidding closes
- Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
