Andre Kertesz (Hungarian, 1894-1985) Jo Davidson, and His Sculpture "Desert Victory" (2 works), 1944 Gelatin silver prints Each 9-1/2 x 7-3/4 inches (24.1 x 19.7 cm) (image) Each 10 x 8 inches (sheet) The first titled in pencil, with the photographer's W. 44th Street, New York studio and British Information Service agency stamps, verso; the second titled, dated. inscribed Slightly over life size in pencil/ink, with the photographer's studio and British Information Services agency stamps, verso. Jo Davidson (1883–1952) was an American sculptor specializing in highly realistic portrait busts, Davidson did not require his subjects to formally pose for him; rather, he observed and spoke with them in order to capture their essential selves. Modelling primarily with clay, the final products were typically cast in terra-cotta, bronze, or carved from marble. Desert Victory, pictured here, was created by the artist after seeing a film in 1944 about the British Eighth Army's North African campaign. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Each a neutral toned print on glossy, mid-weight paper with margins. Portrait of JD: One or two small handling creases, across surface. "Desert Victory" Small fissures, helmet and one or two small dings across surface, all visible in a raking light only. Sold unmatted and unframed.