Description
Thom Lafferty photography from 1968. Seated Portrait of Jean Genet 1910-1986 French writer. A wildly famous author of provocative literature. The subject of works by Giacometti and a well-known political activist. The size is a 6.5" by 6.5" image. The frame is 11.5" by 14.5" Signed and identified on the reverse by Lafferty. Both sides are framed under glass. NO EDITION NUMBERS, NO SERIES NUMBER, appears to be a one-off photo though Lafferty offers another Genet Photo in multiples.
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: 54 years old, very good condition. clear black and range of tones. Framed in glass front and back.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Photography
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: 54 years old, very good condition. clear black and range of tones. Framed in glass front and back.
Origin:
United States
Materials & Techniques:
Photography
Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Figure, Portrait
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States
Condition
Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; 54 years old, very good condition. clear black and range of tones. Framed in glass front and back.
Buyer's Premium
20%
Dimensions
14.5 x 11.5 x 1.5 in
Jean Genet Photography by Thom Lafferty Dated 1968
Estimate $380-$800
Starting Bid
$190
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