Sep 15, 2022 10:00 EST
The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
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Collection: The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
BEATON, CECIL
Original photograph of Isak Dinesen. Gelatin silver print depicting Dinesen at home in Rungsted, Denmark just two weeks before her death in 1962. 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches (19.5 x 19.5 cm); stamped on the verso and with several notations, including a longer one likely in Beaton's hand; Together with BEATON, CECIL. Autograph letter signed regarding the death of Dinesen, September 1962, written to the Director of Exhibitions at MOMA Monroe Wheeler, reporting "it was such a terrible shock to read of her death in the paper yesterday, as it was only two weeks ago that I went to see her in Rungsted. I took a lot of pictures of her and thought you and Glenway might like to have this last souvenir of her."
Sold for $375
Estimated at $200 - $300
Includes Buyer's Premium
Collection: The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation
BEATON, CECIL
Original photograph of Isak Dinesen. Gelatin silver print depicting Dinesen at home in Rungsted, Denmark just two weeks before her death in 1962. 7 1/2 x 7 1/2 inches (19.5 x 19.5 cm); stamped on the verso and with several notations, including a longer one likely in Beaton's hand; Together with BEATON, CECIL. Autograph letter signed regarding the death of Dinesen, September 1962, written to the Director of Exhibitions at MOMA Monroe Wheeler, reporting "it was such a terrible shock to read of her death in the paper yesterday, as it was only two weeks ago that I went to see her in Rungsted. I took a lot of pictures of her and thought you and Glenway might like to have this last souvenir of her."
Auction: The Collection of Jay I. Kislak sold to benefit the Kislak Family Foundation, Sep 15, 2022
