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Neutral hued image on semi-gloss paper with uneven, narrow black margins, mounted on original board. Very faint, miniscule scuffs in places and a small, soft crease in the center of the right side of image, approximately 1.5 cm., all visible only under raking light and close inspection. Minor abrasions are visible in the upper left center, within margin, not affecting image. There is an abrasion in the upper portion of the mount and soiling and age staining in places, not affecting image. Please note this lot is sold unframed.
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Lot 12Sale 15065
The May Pole (The Empire State Building), 1932EDWARD STEICHEN (1879–1973)Estimate: USD 50,000 - 70,000
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