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Photo credit:
Linda Connor: Nun in Passage, Preah Khan, Angkor Cambodia, 2001; Platinum/palladium. Donated by Haines Fine Arts, S.F.
Photo credit:
Martha Graham: Martha Graham 4, 1931; Platinum/palladium. Donated by Imogen Cunningham Trust.
Photo credits:
Jona Frank: Aaron, Chess Club, New Jersey, from the series: High School, 1999, c-print. Courtesy of the artist.
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2001 Auction of Fine Photographic Prints Preview Exhibition:
A Benefit for San Francisco Camerawork
For those who would like to take the leap from looking at art on museum walls to seeing it on their own walls, San Francisco Camerawork's annual Auction is the ideal event. The Auction is not just for experienced collectors (who have long recognized the Auction as one of the richest resources for premium photographs) but a perfect opportunity for those who are new to collecting, or just becoming interested in photography, to buy vintage and contemporary photographs at great prices. Unlike other forms of art, such as painting and sculpture, photographs are often more affordable, particularly at Camerawork's popular Auction, and have great investment value.
But investment isn't the only reason to purchase photographs. New and established collectors cite captivating subject matter and the great variety of photographic techniques as some of the most exciting reasons for collecting photographs. In addition to traditional black and white photographs, a growing number of contemporary photographers are rediscovering the potential of highly desirable 19th century techniques such as palladium/platinum printing, hand-coloring, albumen prints and photo-etchings which produce exquisite and richly textured images.
At 1:00 pm on Saturday December 1st at the Hosfelt Gallery auctioneer Dale Stulz will start the bidding in Camerawork’s 2001 Annual Benefit Auction of Fine Photographic Prints.
All photographs for sale may be previewed at the Hosfelt Gallery, 430 Clementina St., SF.from November 28th to November 30th, and on the day of the Auction, Saturday, December 1st, from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm. A special preview reception will be held Thursday, November 29th, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.
Nationally and regionally known photographers, as well as galleries, photography dealers and collectors nationwide have contributed prints for the Auction, which is a benefit for SF Camerawork, now in its twenty-sixth year of critically acclaimed artistic programming in photography and related technologies.
Over 200 vintage and contemporary photographs will be offered up for auction by auctioneer Dale Stulz, formerly of Christie's and widely recognized as the most experienced and knowledgeable photography auctioneer in the field.
Admission is by Auction Catalog only.
The illustrated catalog can be purchased for $12.00 members /$15 general public from Camerawork, Fraenkel Gallery, Hosfelt Gallery and Robert Koch Gallery.
Catalogs may be ordered by tel (415) 863-1001, fax (415) 863-1015, mail or e-mail for $15.00 (includes first class postage).
Absentee bids will be accepted by fax, telephone, mail or email. MasterCard and Visa accepted.
Preview Exhibition:
November 28-November 30, 2001
Gallery Hours: 11-5:30 pm
Gallery Admission is F R E E
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