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Ogle Winston Link (December 16, 1914 – January 30, 2001), known commonly as O. Winston Link, was an American photographer, best known for his black-and-white photography and sound recordings of the last days of steam locomotive railroading on the Norfolk & Western in the United States in the late 1950s. A commercial photographer, Link helped establish rail photography as a hobby. He also pioneered night photography, producing several well known examples including Hotshot Eastbound, a photograph of a steam train passing a drive-in movie theater, and Hawksbill Creek Swimming Hole showing a train crossing a bridge above children bathing.
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O Winston Link Hawksbill Creek Swimming Hole Virginia. Sold for nearly $5,000.
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O Winston Link Photo
O Winston Link ultra large format photograph measuring 20” x 18” of one of his most famous images, ”Maud Bows to the Virginia Creeper”, taken in 1956 on the Norfolk and Western Railroad, America’s last steam railroad, and published in ”The Last Steam Railroad in America”. Photograph was printed by Link in 1987 and signed by him on the verso, ”Printed by O Winston Link / 7-87”, alongside the O. Winston Link gallery stamp in New York, where the photo was acquired, and also a Link copyright stamp from 1987. Matte-finish photograph is near fine. Accompanied by an LOA from Walker Nelms, the director of a documentary about Link entitled ”Life in the Shadow of Giants”, a copy of which is also included. Sold for $3,948.
Scarce collection of 63 photographs from Carleton Watkins’ groundbreaking publication, ”Yosemite Valley: Photographic Views of the Falls and Valley of Yosemite in Mariposa County, California”. San Francisco, 1863. One of the most complete collections, lot comprises a total of 63 photographs, with two of the title page and map, and 61 of the Yosemite Valley, each measuring 11.625” x 7.5”. Scarce as such.
Lured out to California for the Gold Rush, Watkins soon turned his pursuits to photography, a calling for which he was naturally gifted. In 1861, he traveled to Yosemite outfitted with both mammoth-plate and stereoscopic cameras to make the first photographic narrative of the majestic valley, with these photographs the result. They were so impactful, after having been shared amongst Congressmen and Abraham Lincoln, that the Yosemite Grant Act was passed in 1864, a precursor to the creation of the U.S. National Park System in 1872.
Interestingly, no complete accounting of Watkins’ Yosemite photos from 1863 is documented, but next to a collection of 65 photographs, this grouping is the most complete at 63 photographs. Only a handful of other collections even claim more than 50 photographs. The views are exquisite, capturing the rock formations, foliage and natural water sources of the Valley as they appeared in 1861, yet unspoiled by overcrowding. Watkins’ ability to capture the depth of the images – with distant mountains hovering over meadows and streams, is particularly beautiful, aided by the use of his two camera systems.
Photographs retain superb contrast and tonality, all disbound in a period brown morocco gilt slipcase, tooled in gilt on the cover, ”Watkins’ Yosemite Gallery.” Overall in very good to near fine condition. Sold for $112,500.
Ruby/Oswald Pulitzer Print & Documents
Original Pulitzer Prize winning print of Jack Ruby as he shot and killed Lee Harvey Oswald. Infamous image captured by Bob Jackson for The Dallas Times Herald from the estate of Herald editor, Felix McKnight. From a 2004 Dallas Morning News article, “…For Robert H. ‘Bob’ Jackson, then a 29-year-old photographer for the Dallas Times Herald, taking a picture of Oswald’s murder meant winning the Pulitzer Prize in 1964…Felix McKnight, co-publisher and editor of the Times Herald, says Mr. Jackson’s negative was overwhelming. ‘I had been a Pulitzer juror three times,’ says Mr. McKnight…He shouted to the troops: ‘We’ve got a winner here! We’re gonna win one!’…” Incredible original silver gelatin print directly from the estate of Felix McKnight measures approximately 26″ x 22″ matted. Photo is mounted onto matting. Accompanied by dozens of telegrams, letters and newspaper clippings, all owned by McKnight, related to JFK’s assassination and the Oswald murder. Also included is the original frame from McKnight. Excellent condition. Sold for $12,500.
John F. Kennedy & Jackie Kennedy Signed Photo Measuring 9″ x 13.25″ — An Alfred Eisenstaedt Photo Signed by the Photographer Too
Evocative photograph signed by John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy as they campaigned for the Presidency in 1960. Silver gelatin photograph is also signed at lower right by Alfred Eisenstaedt, who took the photo and writes about it on the verso, “This…shows John F. Kennedy and Jacqueline Kennedy on a campaign trip to New York City in September 1960, after he was chosen by the Democratic Convention to be their standard bearer. Please put it in your collection, I think it is very valuable. Eisenstaedt”. Jacqueline Kennedy inscribes the front of the photo to “Eisie”, the nickname used by Eisenstaedt’s friends and family, “with gratitude” after which the future President and First Lady sign their names, “John Kennedy” and “Jacqueline Kennedy”. With Eisenstaedt’s stamp on verso, “PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT” as well as a stamp by Life magazine. Photo measures 9″ x 13.25″. Small crease to lower right, overall in very good to near fine condition. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate and with University Archives COA for both signatures. Sold for $10,000.
Thomas Edison & Henry Ford Rare Signed Photo
Thomas Edison and Henry Ford signed photo, dated 28 March 1915 via copyright marking. Photo depicts Edison posing with Henry Ford, both of whom had winter homes nearby each other in Florida. Signed along mat, “Thos A Edsion” and beside his signature, “Henry Ford” with “To Hutch” written above signatures in an unknown hand. Black and white photo measures 9.75″ x 7.5″ and is mounted to a mat to an overall size of 13″ x 11″. Near fine condition. Sold for $3,940.
Silver Gelatin Signed 11″ x 14″ Photograph of John F. Kennedy & Daughter Caroline — Taken During the Summer of 1960 When JFK Campaigned for President
Alfred Eisenstaedt signed 11″ x 14″ silver gelatin photograph of John F. Kennedy with his daughter Caroline. According to Eisenstaedt’s handwritten notation on the verso, the photo was taken in Hyannisport in August 1960 after JFK’s nomination for President. Signed “Eisenstaedt” on the photographic border. With Eisenstaedt’s stamp on verso, “PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT”. Near fine condition. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate. Sold for $3,704.94.
Large Official Portrait of John F. Kennedy, Signed by Photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt — Measures 14″ x 24″
The official portrait of President John F. Kennedy, signed by the famed 20th century photographer Alfred Eisenstaedt. Upon the verso, Eisenstaedt writes, “Official portrait of Pres. John F. Kennedy. Feb. 16, 1961”. Signed “Eisenstaedt” on the photographic border, and with Eisenstaedt’s stamp on verso, “PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT”. Silver gelatin photo measures 14″ x 24″. Fold to lower end of border, with separation starting at right edge, and two small water spots on image. Overall very good condition. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate. Sold for $2,800.
Albumen photograph of the mass grave from Wounded Knee, taken 1 January 1891, three days after the massacre on 29 December 1890. Photograph is captioned in the negative, “Bureal of the Dead at the BattleField of Wounded Knee S.D.” and published in “Eyewitness at Wounded Knee” where it stated that this mass grave “on the small hill where the Hotchkiss guns had been positioned” would ultimately contain 146 bodies. This photograph and another albumen were both taken by Northwestern Photo Co. of Chadron, Nebraska, whose company is well known for documenting the Wounded Knee massacre and its aftermath. Photograph measures 7″ x 4.25″, affixed to mat where the other 7″ x 4.25″ photograph on verso, possibly unpublished, shows Buffalo Bill Cody standing alongside Lakota Sioux (possibly with Big Road at center) and U.S. officers. Mat measures 10″ x 7″. Some buckling, foxing and staining to mat. Small abrasion to bottom left of Buffalo Bill photo, overall very good condition. Sold for $2,500.
Enormous 20.75″ x 17.5″ Albumen Photo by Carleton Watkins of 1860’s Yosemite Valley — Signed by Watkins, the Renowned Early Western Photographer
Rare Carleton Watkins 1860’s “mammoth plate” albumen photograph of a Yosemite Valley hunting party. One of the preeminent early Western photographers, Watkins’ photos are coveted not only for their natural beauty, but for the opportunity to peek through the window to see pre-settled America. Having come to California during the Gold Rush, Watkins soon became passionate for landscape photography and scenes of mining activity. His focus upon Yosemite Valley at the time of this photograph influenced the U.S. Congress to establish it as a National Park in 1864. Stunning, large photo is housed in a simple period frame measuring 32.5″ x 29″. Photo measures 20.75″ x 17.5″, with “C.E. Watkins” signature at lower right. Minor dark burn mark in central sky area, else near fine. Sold for $2,420.
Silver Gelatin Signed 11″ x 14″ Alfred Eisenstaedt Photo of Winston Churchill
Silver Gelatin signed 11″ x 14″ Alfred Eisenstaedt photo of Winston Churchill, during Churchill’s spirited campaign for Prime Minister in 1951. According to Eisenstaedt’s notation on verso, Churchill is campaigning at the Huddersfield Town Hall. Signed “Eisenstaedt” on the photographic border. With Eisenstaedt’s stamp on verso, “PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT”. Also with “Life” stamp on verso. Some creasing to margins, overall very good plus condition. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate. Sold for $2,442.64.
Signed 11″ x 14″Alfred Eisenstaedt Photo of John F. Kennedy, Jackie Kennedy & Lyndon Johnson — From the 1961 Inaugural Ball
Alfred Eisenstaedt signed 14″ x 11″ silver gelatin photograph of the Kennedys with Lyndon Johnson. Photo was taken on 20 January 1961 at the Inaugural Ball at the Mayflower Hotel, according to the notation on the verso in Eisenstaedt’s hand. The newly inaugurated President and Vice President bookend the First Lady in this joyful and interesting inauguration photo. Signed “Eisenstaedt” on the photographic border. With Eisenstaedt’s stamp on verso, “PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT”. Small crease to lower right at margin, overall near fine condition. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate. Sold for $2,200.
Carleton E. Watkins c1865 Mammoth Albumen Photograph
Rare Carleton Watkins 1860’s “mammoth plate” albumen photograph of “Mirror Lake, Yosemite” (Also called “The North Dome (Fully Reflected)” in other prints.) One of the preeminent early Western photographers, Watkins’ photos are coveted not only for their natural beauty, but for the opportunity to peek through the window to see pre-settled America. Having come to California during the Gold Rush, Watkins soon became passionate for landscape photography and scenes of mining activity. His focus upon Yosemite Valley at the time of this photograph influenced the U.S. Congress to establish it as a National Park in 1864. Stunning, large photo is mounted to a in a simple wood board measuring 21.25″ x 26″, with a handwritten inscription on the board reading “Mirror Lake, Yosemite”. Photo measures 15.5″ x 20.5″, with a bluish cast in the sky caused by a reflection from shooting outdoors. The North Dome mountain was later renamed Mount Watkins after the photographer. Staining to bottom edge of mount and slightly irregualr edges including a small dent to the left edge and two small dents to the bottom edge, else near fine. Sold for $1,954.
Berenice Abbott Signed 14″ x 11″ Photograph of “Blossom Restaurant, 103 Bowery between Grand and Hester Streets”
Berenice Abbott signed silver gelatin print of “Blossom Restaurant, 103 Bowery between Grand and Hester Streets”, taken on 24 October 1935 and featured in her exhibition and book “Changing New York”. Semi-matte photo measures 14″ x 11″, signed in pencil on verso “Berenice Abbott”. Title of photo also written on verso with “PN 1655/14”. Some curling to edges, light ding to upper right corner, and small paper loss to lower left corner. Very good condition. Acquired by John Robert Tennant Sr., photographer for the Smithsonian’s National Gallery of Art, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and then by descent to consignor. Sold for $1,900.
Alfred Eisenstaedt Photo Signed of Vice President Richard Nixon During His 1955 Trip to Central America
Alfred Eisenstaedt signed 10″ x 8″ silver gelatin photograph of Richard Nixon during the Vice President’s trip to Central America in 1955, as well as a unique image of Nixon in slide form, taken by Eisenstaedt and showing Nixon perched atop the shoulders of unidentified men, likely also from the Central American trip. In the photograph, Nixon is shown happily waving to the legions of people who turned out to see him. Signed “Eisenstaedt” on the photographic border. With Eisenstaedt’s stamp on verso, “PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT” and also his hand notations. Small crease to upper right, else near fine. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate. Sold for $1,615.90.
Alfred Eisenstaedt Signed 11 x 14 Photo of Katharine H.
Alfred Eisenstaedt (December 6, 1898 – August 23, 1995) was a German-born American photographer and photojournalist. He began his career in Germany prior to World War II but achieved prominence as a staff photographer for Life magazine after moving to the U.S. Life featured more than 90 of his pictures on its covers, and more than 2,500 of his photo stories were published.
Alfred Eisenstaedt signed 11″ x 14″ silver gelatin photograph of Katharine Hepburn, taken in 1938 as referenced on the verso in Eisenstaedt’s hand. Hepburn is beautifully pictured here with her dress pleats cascading across the photo. Signed “Eisenstaedt” on the photographic border. With Eisenstaedt’s stamp on verso, “PHOTO BY ALFRED EISENSTAEDT”. Near fine condition. From Alfred Eisenstaedt’s estate. Sold for $1,604.
Two American Indian Signed Cabinet Cards
Two Native-American cabinet cards signed, both housed in one frame. One is named Spotted Tail and the other is named Red Cloud with a short biography below each image; Spotted Tail was “known for being a shrewd and calculating warrior and chief” while Red Cloud “orchestrated the most successful war against the United States ever fought by an Indian nation.” Overall condition is fine with the Spotted Tail photo having a pinhole at top. Sold for $1,504.
Berenice Abbott Signed Photo Mat of Her Famous Portrait of James Joyce — Measures 16” x 20”
Berenice Abbott silver gelatin print of James Joyce, one of the most famous portraits of the author, taken in 1926 when Abbott was capturing all the notable artists, authors and tastemakers of Paris. Matte photo measures 10.75” x 13.25”, mounted to 16” x 20” board upon which Abbott signs in pencil, ”Berenice Abbott”. This specific image is the larger format of the photo, showing the cracked negative at upper right, sometimes cropped out and thereby removing Joyce’s left hand from the image; Abbott here, however, chose to display the entire image. Also with Abbott’s Maine address stamp on verso. Some discoloration to far edges of mat, otherwise near fine condition. Acquired by John Robert Tennant Sr., photographer for the Smithsonian’s National Gallery of Art, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and then by descent to consignor.Sold for $1,305.
Eugene Atget Berenice Abbott 16″ x 20″ Signed Photo
Berenice Abbott silver gelatin print of Eugene Atget, a pioneer of documentary photography and very influential to Abbott, who purchased many of Atget’s negatives after his death in order to make American photography enthusiasts aware of his work. This is one of Abbott’s earliest portrait photographs, taken in 1927 shortly before Atget’s death, who didn’t live to see the image. Semi-matte photo measures 10.625″ x 13.625″, mounted to 16″ x 20″ board upon which Abbott signs in pencil, “Berenice Abbott”. Also with Abbott’s Maine address stamp on verso. Some light discoloration to mat, overall in very good condition. Acquired by John Robert Tennant Sr., photographer for the Smithsonian’s National Gallery of Art, and the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and then by descent to consignor. Sold for $1,013.
James R. Leavelle signed photo of Jack Ruby shooting and killing Lee Harvey Oswald. Leavelle writes along the bottom margin of the 14” x 11” photo, ”I was handcuffed to Lee Harvey Oswald when he was shot and killed by Jack Ruby in Police basement 11/24/63 / Homicide Detective James Leavelle”. Interestingly, Leavelle later stated that he spoke to Oswald that morning about the possibility that he would be shot at, to which Oswald reportedly replied, ”Nobody’s going to shoot at me.” Satin-finish photo is near fine. Sold for $500.
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