James Van Der Zee (American, 1886-1983) "Couple in Raccoon Coats, Harlem, New York" gelatin silver print later edition of 250 from the 1932 negative, signed, dated and localized in plate lower left, pencil-titled, inscribed and numbered "55" en verso, estate stamp lower right. Matted, glazed and framed. sheet 10" x 12", framed 16-7/8" x 21" Provenance: Jackson Fine Art/A Photography Gallery, Atlanta, Georgia; Collection of Mark M. Johnson, Montgomery, Alabama.
Estimate $2,000-4,000 **No signs of past restorations; mylar corners, so no hinges; embossed stamp lower right (image and margin); toning of the paper; light crease upper left corner; some toning of the paper. Modern black frame with surface marks, nicks and abrasions.
Sold for $2,375
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