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Lot # 598: 1930 "Jefferson's Eye", Gutzon Borglum Building Mt. Rushmore Artistic Photo

Category: Other Non-Sports

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 11 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "August Collectors Auction 2022",
which ran from 7/25/2022 6:00 AM to
8/13/2022 8:00 PM



Large c. 1930 photograph of artist Gutzon Borglum as he oversees the carving of Thomas Jefferson's eye as it takes shape in the black mountains. It was part of his newest sculpture that would dominate America, Mt. Rushmore. A bold and incredible image in great shape that is the first of this example we have ever seen. Issued by Underwood and Underwood and being offered fresh out of their archive.

Size: 7.75x9.75
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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