$813
Bradford Washburn (American, 1910-2007) Mt. McKinley. Signed "Bradford Washburn" in pencil on the facing mat l.r., titled in pencil on the facing mat l.l., dedicated "for Mary with affection, from Brad + Barbara" in pencil on the facing mat l.r. Gelatin silver print, sight size 15 x 19 in. (38.0 x 48.2 cm), framed. Condition: Silvering out near edges, not examined out of frame. N.B. Bradford Washburn combined his love of mountaineering and aerial photography. He traveled the world for eight decades to document dramatic landscapes ranging from Arizona's Grand Canyon to the Matterhorn in the Swiss Alps. He was one of America's foremost mountaineers in the first half of the 20th century, leading several first ascents and establishing new routes on many major Alaskan peaks, often with his wife, Barbara, a pioneer among female mountaineers. Washburn was also one of the founders of Boston's Museum of Science and served as director for over forty years. Estimate $600-1,200 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2020-09-14
