Photography by Lotte Jacobi c1946
28 March 2020
Description

14” * 17” paper original framed in uv protected plexi glass wood frame

Provenance

Purchased thru a silent auction in 2000 called Woodstock in west Chelsea New York thru a gallery. Lotte Jacobi was one of the early pioneer female photographers from the 50’s. This original work is signed by the artist. Framed by Knight Works Inc

Acquired from
Gallery/Dealer
For sale
Yes
Answered within about 20 hours
By Sara S
Mar 29, 19:42 UTC
Fair Market Value
$200 - $600 USD
Insurance Value $0 USD
What does this mean?

Hello Boby,

Thank you again for your appraisal inquiry with MeArto. The item presented appears to be a "photogenic" print by photographer Johanna Alexandra "Lotte" Jacobi (German / American; 1896 - 1990). The print depicts abstract circular forms. The work is signed by the artist to the lower right.

Jacobi was a pioneer in photography for women during the mid-century. She is best known for her portraits of well-known public figures. Although, I enjoy her "photogenics" more. Her "photogenics" were camera-less photographs. She would construct a scene with pieces of glass or twisted cellophane, which would interrupt flashlight beams positioned above a piece of photographic paper.

The estimate provided is based on recent auction estimates and results of Jacobi's "photogenic" prints, within the last 2 - 3 years. Thank you and please take care.

Boby islirnioglou Mar 30, 12:37 UTC

Thanks for the explanation of photogenic. Makes sense to me now. And thanks for the appraisal.

Sara s Mar 30, 17:07 UTC

My pleasure, Boby. Please take care.

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