70's Face in Shadow, 1975

year	1975
artist	Sam Haskins
gallery	LIGHTWORKS

description

Haskins did all his printing for his creative work with a handful of exceptions.

He also passed away (2009) with only 2.5% of his archive signed. The Haskins Archive is characterised by a broad creative range, including many iconic works.

Still, there is only a very small number of silver gelatin prints for each image (typically 1-3 copies, sometimes a few more), so signed works are especially rare.

Sam Haskins built his reputation on his legendary books, which meant he originally printed to make maquettes (4 for each 60’s title) for presentation to publishers, not to produce stock for the print market.

In other words, Sam Haskins silver gelatine are organically hyper-limited, there are no ‘editions’ of his vintage black and white work.

RARITY NOTE

There is one other Lifetime Print existence. A signed copy of this print (a gift from Sam) hangs in the home of Nicole Kidman.

PROVENANCE

This Sam Haskins work is sourced directly from The Sam Haskins Estate which is run by the artist’s son. Born in 1955, Ludwig provides a living link with the entire history of Sam’s career.

classification	Photograph
provenance	Sourced directly from The Sam Haskins Estate which is run by the artist’s son. Born in 1955, Ludwig provides a living link with the entire history of Sam’s career.
condition	Excellent
mounted/framed	No
print/paper type	Vintage silver gelatin print, c1975
COA/signed by artist	Individually stamped and certified by the estate. Each print purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity.
editions
41.00 x 30.35 cm (16.14 x 11.40 in) \| Image 35.70 x 25.30 cm (14.05 x 9.96 in) $5300