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Lot 12
Queer Libertine Europe (1920s)
Estimate: $100 - $500
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,500 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $25,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
A scarce to find photograph, circa 1920s, depicting a partially naked black male modeling provocatively. We speculate the model is a performer for one of the Josephine Baker-era Paris folies. Printed on deckered Ridax photo paper, produced by N.V. Gevaert. 3 1/2 x 2 1/2”.
Provenance:
Property of a Massachusetts collector.
Notes:
A particularly rare find, this model photo is printed on period Ridax paper, produced by N.V. Gevaert before its 1964 merger with Agfa AG. This particular paper sample, featuring deckered edges from the papermaking process, is only seen under the exclusive Gevaert Ridax trademark from 1905-1939 in paper produced for France, Belgium, and Germany.
Condition
Nothing adverse to note.
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