Ruth Orkin (1921-1985)
American Girl in Florence, Italy, 1951

Gelatin silver print, printed later, Estate facsimile signature stamp in the margin; signed, titled, dated by Mary Engel, Estate Executor, in pencil and Estate copyright credit reproduction limitation stamp on the verso.

image: 12 1/2 x 18 3/4in. (31.7 x 47.6cm.)
sheet: 16 x 20in. (40.6 x 50.8cm.)

Literature:

Orkin, A Photo Journal, Viking Press, 1981, pp. 90-91; Ruth Orkin: A Retrospective, International Center for Photography, New York, May 5-July 16, 1995, exhibition catalogue, p. 9; Ruth Orkin: Above and Beyond, Ruth Orkin Archive/ Howard Greenberg Gallery, New York, December 9, 1999-January 22, 2000, exhibition catalogue, p. 9; Ruth Orkin, An American Girl in Italy: The Making of A Classic, Ruth Orkin Archive/ Howard Greenberg Gallery, September 16 - October 22, 2005, exhibition catalogue, cover and pl. 10; Cornic, Morris Engel, Ruth Orkin: Outside - From Street Photography to Filmmaking, Carlotta Films, 2014, pp. 106-107

Neutral toned print on semi-gloss, double-weight paper with margins. Orkin's signature work, in excellent condition. Sold unframed.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

To request further details about this lot, please email [email protected]

Laura Paterson

Director, Senior Specialist, Photographs

[email protected]312 280 1212

Ms. Paterson joined Hindman in 2022 and is a nearly 30-year veteran of the photography industry. She began her career in the Photographs Department at Christie’s in New York, and spent 20 years at the auction house becoming a Senior Specialist. Subsequently, she worked at Magnum Photos New York (a prestigious photojournalism collective founded by Robert Capa and Henri Cartier-Bresson in 1947) as US Cultural and Print Sales Director and Bonhams as Head of the Photographs Department. Ms. Paterson has extensive knowledge of photography from the 18th to 21st centuries, with a particular interest in works of the American West by Carleton Watkins and Ansel Adams.

Photographs

Ruth Orkin (1921-1985)American Girl in Florence, Italy, 1951

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup

Ruth Orkin (1921-1985)
American Girl in Florence, Italy, 1951