Prix actuel 29.07.2025

Gil Elvgren

Lot 39089
Group of 2 photographs used for Napa Auto Parts calendar, 1960
GElatin silver prints

25,4 x 20,3 cm (10,0 x 8,0 in)

Lot 39089
Group of 2 photographs used for Napa Auto Parts calendar, 1960
GElatin silver prints
25,4 x 20,3 cm (10,0 x 8,0 in)

Estimation: US$ 700 - 1.000
€ 600 - 860
Enchère: 10 Jours

Heritage Auctions

Lieu: Dallas, TX
Enchère: 13.08.2025
Numéro d’enchère: 14227
Nom d’enchère: The Art of Exposure: Pin-up and Nude Photography Showcase Auction

Détails du Lot
Gil Elvgren (American, 1914-1980) Group of 2 photographs used for Napa Auto Parts calendar, 1960s Gelatin silver prints 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) (sheets) PROVENANCE: Charles Martignette; Grapefruit Moon Gallery, acquired from the above; Private collection, acquired from the above. The two prints in this lot were used as studies for Elvgren's Golfing Girl painting that was used in the Napa Auto Parts calendar. These prints also include Elvgren's fingerprints and paint splatters, likely from when he was painting the original work. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Charles Martignette; Grapefruit Moon Gallery, acquired from the above; Private collection, acquired from the above.
Overall very good condition. Curling to the edges, spots of paint and ink through the pair of prints, however not necessarily a condition defect given that they are the artists fingerprints. Scattered creasing in the images visible in raking light. Sheets are loose, not framed.
Lot Details
Gil Elvgren (American, 1914-1980) Group of 2 photographs used for Napa Auto Parts calendar, 1960s Gelatin silver prints 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) (sheets) PROVENANCE: Charles Martignette; Grapefruit Moon Gallery, acquired from the above; Private collection, acquired from the above. The two prints in this lot were used as studies for Elvgren's Golfing Girl painting that was used in the Napa Auto Parts calendar. These prints also include Elvgren's fingerprints and paint splatters, likely from when he was painting the original work. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Charles Martignette; Grapefruit Moon Gallery, acquired from the above; Private collection, acquired from the above.
Overall very good condition. Curling to the edges, spots of paint and ink through the pair of prints, however not necessarily a condition defect given that they are the artists fingerprints. Scattered creasing in the images visible in raking light. Sheets are loose, not framed.

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