Venetian Paradise 20th Century Photograph

Description

Entitled Venetian Paradise, this 20th century black and white photograph on paper is by 1940-70s California photographer, Floyd H. Sherry (1905-1992). His work is in the permanent collection of the Seattle Museum of Art and he was listed in the 1943 American Annual of Photography. Sherry was an active member of the Sierra Camera Club of Sacramento, California. He worked in the modernist black and white photography traditions of the mid 20th Century. Sherry was born in Minnesota and died in Sacramento, CA. A true "lost artist", very little more is known about his life and work.

20th Century
Photograph on Paper
19"x23" framed, 14"x17" unframed

Signed and titled at the bottom. Excellent vintage condition. Framed in a restored vintage frame with a silver face with natural patina and ornate gold center using archival matting and spacers behind conservation clear glass.

Condition:
Alterations: Restored
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: excellent vintage condition

Materials & Techniques:
Black & White Photography

Details:
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Art Subjects: Cityscape, Figure, Portrait, Still Life
Frame Type: Framed
Country of Origin: Unknown

Condition

Restored; Some Imperfections; excellent vintage condition

Buyer's Premium

20%

Dimensions

23 x 19 x 1 in

Venetian Paradise 20th Century Photograph

Lot 0930

Estimate $650-$1,190

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