Weegee (American, 1899–1968)

LOT ID: 73027

Untitled, ie. circa 1950

Silver Print, gelatin silver print

10 х 8 in. cm.

Stamped, "Arthur Fellig, 5 Center Market Place New York City" stamped on the verso. "No A" inscribed on the recto in the margin. "3175" inscribed in pencil on the verso.

Lot description

Vintage print.

Weegee (1899-1968) was the pseudonym for Arthur Fellig. He was born in 1899 in Poland by the name Usher Fellig, changing his name when he emigrated with his family in New York in 1909, fleeing antisemitism sentiment in Europe. As a young man, he happened upon an advertisement in a mail order catalogue for a tintype camera and ordered it on a whim. Within several years, Fellig had found a job working in the darkroom for Acme Newspapers. Thrilled by the excitement of the world of journalism, he began to work as a freelance news photographer, gaining a reputation for being the first person on the scene of a crime or accident. He fueled his persona by claiming to have psychic powers that allowed him to predict crimes before they happened and adopted the name Weegee, a phonetic version of Ouija in reference to this ability. In actuality, he would sleep fully clothed with a police radio switched on at his bedside. His camera, typewriter, and even the equipment of a complete darkroom were stowed in the trunk of his car, allowing him to bring photographs and a finished story to his editors with uncanny speed. His best known photographs are those documenting street life in New York City with a candid and unflinching vision. In 1943 the Museum of Modern Art included several of his photographs in an exhibition, and his work was subsequently included in another MoMA show organized by Edward Steichen. Weegee also lectured at the New School and worked on assignment for Life, Vogue, and other publications.

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Margin Area	Edge, border, or perimeter areas
Image Area	Central image, focal point of the item/image.

Minor	Existing condition generally does not involve risk of loss
Moderate	Noticeable, increasing in severity and/or size; not serious, but should be monitored or corrected by a conservator
Major	Distinct, recognizable damage; stability of the work is questionable; risk is a factor; requires the attention of a conservator
Extreme	Advanced and severe damage; work is insecure and at great risk

Weegee (American, 1899–1968) LOT ID: 73027 Untitled, ie. circa 1950

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LOT ID: 73027

Untitled, ie. circa 1950