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Philippe Halsman

Lot 39054
Steve Allen, 1954
Gelatin silver print, printed later

13.75 x 10.75 in
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Lot 39054
Steve Allen, 1954
Gelatin silver print, printed later
13,8 x 10,8 in
Estimate: US$ 700 - 900
€ 620 - 800
Auction: 3 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Jun 10, 2025
Auction number: 12159
Auction name: Photographs from The Collection of Hal Gould, Camera Obscura Gallery Showcase Auction
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Philippe Halsman (American, 1906-1979) Steve Allen, 1954 Gelatin silver print, printed later 13-3/4 x 10-3/4 inches (34.9 x 27.3 cm) (image/sheet) Titled, dated in an unknown hand in pencil and with the photographer's copyright studio stamp, verso. Steve Allen was an American television and radio personality, comedian, musician, composer, writer, and actor. In 1954, he achieved national fame as the co-creator and first host of The Tonight Show, the first late-night television talk show. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Neutral toned print on semi-gloss, double-weight paper, trimmed to edges. Handling crimps across surface, particularly along left and bottom edges, all visible in a raking light only. Corners creased/rubbed, not affecting the image significantly. A wonderful portrait, in good/very good condition. Sold matted and unframed.
Lot Details
Philippe Halsman (American, 1906-1979) Steve Allen, 1954 Gelatin silver print, printed later 13-3/4 x 10-3/4 inches (34.9 x 27.3 cm) (image/sheet) Titled, dated in an unknown hand in pencil and with the photographer's copyright studio stamp, verso. Steve Allen was an American television and radio personality, comedian, musician, composer, writer, and actor. In 1954, he achieved national fame as the co-creator and first host of The Tonight Show, the first late-night television talk show. HID12401132022 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Neutral toned print on semi-gloss, double-weight paper, trimmed to edges. Handling crimps across surface, particularly along left and bottom edges, all visible in a raking light only. Corners creased/rubbed, not affecting the image significantly. A wonderful portrait, in good/very good condition. Sold matted and unframed.
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