Photographs auction at Heritage NY on May 2nd

From the press release:

   'Irving Penn, Edward Weston, Ansel Adams and Annie Leibovitz originals highlight the photography sale at Heritage Auctions, New York on May 2nd.

   Irving Penn’s Harlequin Dress, Lisa Fonssagrives-Penn, 1950, a Platinum-Palladium print from 1979, an acknowledged masterpiece from one of the greatest fashion photographers to ever pick up a camera, is expected to bring over $150,000. This legendary image is accompanied by four more Penn images in the auction, including Penn’s Woman in Dior Hat with Martini (Lisa Fonssagrives- Penn), 1952, a Gelatin Silver print, estimated at over $30,000.
   Half a dozen photographs from early 20^th Century master photographer Edward Weston are included in the auction, including a vintage gelatin silver print of Weston’s Pepper (No. 14), 1929 (estimate: $50,000+) and his elegant and understated Nude, 1936 (estimate: $5,000+), a gelatin silver printed later by Weston’s son, Cole.
   Continuing the great American photography from the top names of the early 20^th Century, Heritage will be offering 12 images from the lens of America’s greatest naturalist photographer, Ansel Adams, led by his impressive Moon and Half Dome, 1960, a gelatin silver print from c. 1970, estimated at over $25,000.

    Few modern American photographers are more influential, collectible and highly revered than Annie Leibovitz, and the May 2 Heritage event will not disappoint collectors with five examples of Leibovitz’s work making an appearance in the auction, led by a print of what is likely her most famous photo, John and Yoko, New York, December 8, 1980, estimated at over $20,000. “This famous image was taken on the morning of Dec. 8, 1980 at The Dakota, tragically the same day Lennon was shot,” said Ed Jaster of Heritage Auctions. “Beyond being Leibovitz’s most famous image, it’s easily the most recognizable, and likely the greatest, rock and roll magazine cover image ever, appearing as it did as the cover to the January 1981 Rolling Stone issue dedicated to Lennon. Few images have ever so clearly conveyed both its subject and its meaning to broader public than this iconic photo.”

   Helmut Newton was one of the great fashion photographers of all time and his work continues to be in demand at auction, as evidenced by the four examples in this auction, including a vintage gelatin silver print of his Roselyne at Arcangues, 1975, estimated at over $35,000.'

   Further details of the 190 lots and the online catalogue can be found  here.