Photographs from the Collection of Jeffrey M. Kaplan, Washington, D.C. August Sander Follow Handlanger (Bricklayer) 1928 Gelatin silver print, printed 1990 by Gerd Sander 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. (59.1 x 43.8 cm) 'Aug. Sander Köln Lindenthal' blindstamp on the recto; signed, numbered 9/18 by Gerd Sander in pencil, 'Archiv' copyright credit and 'Menschen des 20.Jahrhunderts' credit stamps on the verso.
Provenance Weinstein Gallery, Minneapolis Literature Abrams, August Sander People of the 20th Century, Volume II: The Skilled Tradesmen , front slipcase cover, pl. II/10/3 Antlitz der Zeit, August Sander , cover, pl. 23 Gunther Sander, August Sander , p. 120 Heiting, August Sander 1876-1964 , cover, p. 57 Smith and Lefley, Rethinking Photography: Histories, Theories and Education , fig. 6.14 Kordela, Being, Time, Bios: Capitalism and Ontology , cover Catalogue Essay About the Collector: With a life-long passion for collecting, spurred by an intense, intellectual curiosity for art, Jeffrey M. Kaplan’s collection transcends classification and speaks to his devotion to all things cultural. Driven by an innate interest in learning about different cultures and ways of life, the photographs in his collection illustrate key moments and movements throughout the history of the medium, unified by the overarching theme of one man’s collecting journey. The photographs on offer, lots 271-286, include works by leaders in the field, thus demonstrating Kaplan’s deep knowledge and keen awareness of the medium. From Alfred Stieglitz and his selections for Camera Work, to Ansel Adams and Berenice Abbott the classic is balanced by the contemporary with an equally impressive selection of works by Robert Mapplethorpe Alec Soth and Robert Polidori Kaplan’s particular affinity for Mapplethorpe is evident in the six lots on offer which show the photographer’s incredible depth and include the stunning dye transfer print, Flowers in Vase; the iconic photograph of Thomas that was selected by Patti Smith to grace the cover of Robert Mapplethorpe her 1987 book on the photographer; and Wheat, a still-life that shows a masterful range of tonality. This diverse selection reflects Kaplan’s constant interest in acquiring works that peaked his intellect, while offering the thrill that drives the most devoted of collectors. Read More
Photographs from the Collection of Jeffrey M. Kaplan, Washington, D.C. August Sander Follow Handlanger (Bricklayer) 1928 Gelatin silver print, printed 1990 by Gerd Sander 23 1/4 x 17 1/4 in. (59.1 x 43.8 cm) 'Aug. Sander Köln Lindenthal' blindstamp on the recto; signed, numbered 9/18 by Gerd Sander in pencil, 'Archiv' copyright credit and 'Menschen des 20.Jahrhunderts' credit stamps on the verso.
Provenance Weinstein Gallery, Minneapolis Literature Abrams, August Sander People of the 20th Century, Volume II: The Skilled Tradesmen , front slipcase cover, pl. II/10/3 Antlitz der Zeit, August Sander , cover, pl. 23 Gunther Sander, August Sander , p. 120 Heiting, August Sander 1876-1964 , cover, p. 57 Smith and Lefley, Rethinking Photography: Histories, Theories and Education , fig. 6.14 Kordela, Being, Time, Bios: Capitalism and Ontology , cover Catalogue Essay About the Collector: With a life-long passion for collecting, spurred by an intense, intellectual curiosity for art, Jeffrey M. Kaplan’s collection transcends classification and speaks to his devotion to all things cultural. Driven by an innate interest in learning about different cultures and ways of life, the photographs in his collection illustrate key moments and movements throughout the history of the medium, unified by the overarching theme of one man’s collecting journey. The photographs on offer, lots 271-286, include works by leaders in the field, thus demonstrating Kaplan’s deep knowledge and keen awareness of the medium. From Alfred Stieglitz and his selections for Camera Work, to Ansel Adams and Berenice Abbott the classic is balanced by the contemporary with an equally impressive selection of works by Robert Mapplethorpe Alec Soth and Robert Polidori Kaplan’s particular affinity for Mapplethorpe is evident in the six lots on offer which show the photographer’s incredible depth and include the stunning dye transfer print, Flowers in Vase; the iconic photograph of Thomas that was selected by Patti Smith to grace the cover of Robert Mapplethorpe her 1987 book on the photographer; and Wheat, a still-life that shows a masterful range of tonality. This diverse selection reflects Kaplan’s constant interest in acquiring works that peaked his intellect, while offering the thrill that drives the most devoted of collectors. Read More
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