Self Portraits: The Burnt Britton Collection
Catalogue Information: 213 lots
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Lot 1: Berenice ABBOTT (American, 1898 - 1991)
Berenice ABBOTT (American, 1898 - 1991) Self-portrait. ink on paper 9 7/8 x 7 inches (250 x 175 mm) signed Britton, p. 246 "After meeting me at work one evening, Berenice and I went for a drink before meeting others for dinner. Asking where she wante [...more]
Lot 2: Richard AVEDON (American, 1923 - 2004)
Richard AVEDON (American, 1923 - 2004) Self-portrait. collage on card 9 3/4 x 7 3/8 inches (247 x 187 mm) signed Britton, p. 246 One of the greatest American photographers, Avedon was chief photographer for Harper's Bazaar at 23 and was a lead photog [...more]
Lot 3: BRASSAÏ (French, 1899 - 1984) Self-portrait. pen
BRASSAÏ (French, 1899 - 1984) Self-portrait. pen on paper 10 7/8 x 8 3/8 inches (275 x 214 mm) signed Britton, p. 271
Lot 4: Harry CALLAHAN (American, 1912 - 1999)
Harry CALLAHAN (American, 1912 - 1999) Self-portrait. chalk-pencil on tissue 7 x 10 inches (177 x 255 mm) Britton, p. 248 Callahan depicts himself here as he could often be found during his career, walking the streets, camera in hand. Calahan issued [...more]
Lot 5: Lotte JACOBI (German, 1896 - 1990) Self-portrait.
Lotte JACOBI (German, 1896 - 1990) Self-portrait. ink on "Books & Co." paper bag, 1979 11 3/8 x 7 1/4 inches (287 x 180 mm) Signed lower right Lotte Jacobi was a German portrait photographer who shot many literary luminaries of her day, including the [...more]
