Lot 121

Sam Jones by Jerry Dantzic c.1955

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Estimate
$400–$900
Starting bid
$120
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About this lot

Photographer:  Jerry Dantzic 

Subject:  Sam Jones, Jazz Bassist

Medium: Vintage Silver Gelatin Photograph

Origin: United States

Period: Circa 1950s

Dimensions:  Approx. 13 x 9 in.

Condition:  Mounted. No Visible Flaws

Additional Information: Original mid century gelatin silver photograph identified as jazz bassist Sam Jones, photographed by noted New York documentary photographer Jerry Dantzic (1925–2006).

The photograph bears the photographer’s original identifying stamp, supporting the Dantzic attribution. Dating to approximately 1955, the image belongs to the period when Dantzic was documenting musicians, performers, nightlife, and daily life in New York.

An appealing original jazz era photographic print with strong mid century New York provenance.

Lot details

Lot
121
Category
Antiques and Fine Art Auction
Estimate
$400–$900
Starting bid
$120
Bids
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Bidding closes
Oct 29 at 1:15 pm ET
Starting bid $120
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