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THBMole and Thomas
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PO Box 2135
Asheville, NC 28802
United States
Based in Asheville, North Carolina, Brunk Auctions has been conducting sales of fine and decorative arts for over 30 years. Auctions are held in our North Carolina sale room but attracts a global audience. Founded by Robert Brunk in 1983, the auctions became well known for their integrity and profes...Read more
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About Auction
LiveMay 19, 2023
May 19, 2023 | Lots 501-882 Brunk Auctions support@brunkauctions.com
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- Lot Description
(Chicago, Illinois, Arthur Samuel Mole 1889-1983, John D. Thomas d. 1947)
Machine Gun Ensignia (sic), A Living Photograph, December 10th, 1918, studio stamp lower left recto, printed title recto "Machine Gun Ensignia (sic)-Machine Gun Training Center-22500 Officers And Men-600 Machine Guns-Camp Hancock, August GA-Brig. Gen. Oliver Edwards-Lt. Col. E.P. Pierson Directing", vintage gelatin silver print, sight 11 x 14 in.; black metal sectional frame 16-1/4 x 20-1/4 in.
Note: The unique qualities of a Mole and Thomas Living Photograph are only revealed upon close inspection. Shot from an eighty foot high vantage point, comprised of thousands of living service people, choreographed over a week's time, the photographs serve as a vintage precursor to twentieth century performance art.
Condition
mounted with archival corners, toning, surface creases near edges, wear at edges, surface creases to edges, overall handling wear commensurate with age; frame with wear
- Provenance
Private Collection, North Carolina
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