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Lot # 935: 1931 Empire State Building, "Nearly Completed Icon of New York City" Sweeping Masterpiece

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 3 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed
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Item was in Auction "Spring Collectors Auction 2023",
which ran from 4/11/2023 12:00 AM to
4/29/2023 8:00 PM



Large c. 1930-31 photograph of the nearly completed Empire State Building in New York City as it dominated the landscape of skyscrapers who were previously the big guys on the black. While the structure looks complete, the final spire at the top has not been put into place, dating this to late 1930 or early 1931. A sweeping masterpiece of photography with exceptional clarity, this is from Underwood and Underwood and stamped on the back. The condition of the image is almost perfect with some minimal wear to the corners from age. One of the best New York City images that captures the Empire State Building that we have ever seen and offered here for the first time ever.

Size: 8x10
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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