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Lot # 25: 1962 Martin Luther King Jr., "Civil Rights Icon" Incredible Portrait Photo by Yousuf Karsh

Category: Military/Political

Starting Bid: $25.00

Bids: 50 (Bid History)

Time Left: Auction closed

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Item was in Auction "Holiday Collectors Auction 2024-25",
which ran from 12/18/2024 10:00 PM to
1/4/2025 8:00 PM



1962 Incredible large portrait photograph of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. who was described on the back paper caption as the "Negro Messiah." One of his greatest images ever taken, this is from the studio of Yousuf Karsh of Canada and represents one of his greatest studio sessions of his storied career! Developed on double weight paper and stamped on the back with a paper caption as well, this is a work of art that is being offered here for the first time ever, fresh from a London archive. Crystal clear and bold, this is a work of art that belongs in a museum or gallery, from one of the most important portrait photographers of all time.

Size: 10x12
Designation: Vintage 1
Condition: 4.5/5
Quality: 5/5
Overall Grade: 9.5/10

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