W. Smith

Lot 73547

Man in Subway, Hitachi, Japan, 1961

Gelatin silver print
9,0 x15,0in

Estimate: US$ 1,500 - 2,500

€ 1,300 - 2,200

Auction: 2 days

As of Sep 03, 2026

Essay
Condition

W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918-1978) Man in Subway, Hitachi, Japan, 1961-1962 Gelatin silver print 9 x 15 inches (22.9 x 38.1 cm) (sight) Signed and inscribed in wax pencil, mount verso. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Overall very good condition. A few accretions along the extreme edges of the image visible under UV inspection and under raking light. A few crazes along top edge and the side edges. Sheet is flush to board with a window mat adhered to the recto, preventing further inspection of the full sheet. Window mat measures 12 x 18-1/4 inches.