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As of Jul 29, 2025

Edwin Townsend

Lot 39019
Group of 11 photographs of nude models, 1920
Gelatin silver prints

10,0 x 8,0 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
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Lot 39019
Group of 11 photographs of nude models, 1920
Gelatin silver prints
10,0 x 8,0 in (25.4 x 20.3 cm)
Estimate: US$ 300 - 500
€ 260 - 430
Auction: 8 days

Heritage Auctions

City: Dallas, TX
Auction: Aug 13, 2025
Auction number: 14227
Auction name: The Art of Exposure: Pin-up and Nude Photography Showcase Auction
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Lot Details
Edwin F. Townsend (American, 1877-1948) Marguerite Agniel, from "Body Sculpture" (12 works) , circa 1930 Gelatin silver prints 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) (images/sheets) Each inscribed in pencil. Some inscribed more extensively than others. This lot is comprised of twelve works that were used in the production of the book Body Sculpture, by Marguerite Agniel, and show unique hand retouching for the publication process. Body Sculpture was published by E.H. & A.C. Friedrichs Co., New York, in 1933. This lot is accompanied by a copy of the aforementioned book above. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Overall fair condition. Scattered loses to some of the sheets edges. Silver mirroring to a few sheets with darker backgrounds. Please note the sheets with the light backgrounds are collaged. The images of the models are cut from other sheets and affixed to a new mount. Scattered crazing and some creasing to the sheets. Not framed.
Lot Details
Edwin F. Townsend (American, 1877-1948) Marguerite Agniel, from "Body Sculpture" (12 works) , circa 1930 Gelatin silver prints 10 x 8 inches (25.4 x 20.3 cm) (images/sheets) Each inscribed in pencil. Some inscribed more extensively than others. This lot is comprised of twelve works that were used in the production of the book Body Sculpture, by Marguerite Agniel, and show unique hand retouching for the publication process. Body Sculpture was published by E.H. & A.C. Friedrichs Co., New York, in 1933. This lot is accompanied by a copy of the aforementioned book above. HID12401132022 © 2025 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
Overall fair condition. Scattered loses to some of the sheets edges. Silver mirroring to a few sheets with darker backgrounds. Please note the sheets with the light backgrounds are collaged. The images of the models are cut from other sheets and affixed to a new mount. Scattered crazing and some creasing to the sheets. Not framed.
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