Historical Hockey and Sports Memorabilia Auction September 2023
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 9/20/2023
Born in present day Turkey in 1908, photographer Yousuf Karsh migrated to Canada as a refugee. Known for his iconic photographs of political leaders, Karsh's photos appeared on the cover of Life magazine over 20 times. This self portrait photograph has been signed by the man many consider one of the best known portrait photographers of the 20th century, and it is accompanied by a signed letter. At 8" x 10" and with an image area of 6" x 7 1/2", the black and white print depicts Karsh in a somber moment, with his thin black ink signature at the base, along with a personalization and "With Best Wishes". The letter is approx 7" x 8" and on Karsh letterhead, dated "August 4, 1987". The content includes Karsh mentioning that some of his favourite photographs taken include Hemingway, Einstein and Elanor Roosevelt. Karsh has signed in thin black ink, with the signature flawless.
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