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*39. William Gottlieb (1917-2006) jean baptiste “django” reinhardt, belgian guitarist, 1946 Gelatin silver print, printed 1979, signed and titled in black ink lower margin, copyright stamped twice with date and address on verso, mounted, 48x39cm (19x15in.).
Gottlieb was an American jazz writer. Between 1938-1948, he photographed the musicians of the "Golden Age". The photographs were so iconic that a number were chosen to appear on a series of U.S. stamps in 1994.

est. £600 – £800

Sold for £550
Sale 683, 21st May 2009


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