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Lot #871
Edward McKnight Kauffer

The avant garde designer writes to photographer Van Vechten

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The avant garde designer writes to photographer Van Vechten

Artist (1890–1954) noted for his avant garde graphic design and poster art. Three items: ALS, signed “Ted McK Kauffer,” on a 5.25 x 3.25 deckle-edge postcard, August 30, 1934. Letter to artist Carl Van Vechten reads, in part: “We can hardly wait to get back to London to see the portraits. In the meanwhile we will be here until late September.” Kauffer also adds a notation to the image side, “One of my Leica’s of Walchsee—do you think it is good?—Ted”; another ALS, signed “Ted McK Kauffer,” on a 3.25 x 5.25 picture postcard, September 12, 1934. Another letter to Van Vechten reads, in part: “Here is one of my night Leica’s taken in the village.” Kauffer notes on the image side, “1.9—10 seconds; and a 4.5 x 3.25 photo of Kauffer’s dog in its bed, signed and inscribed in black ink, “For Carl Van Vechten from Tinsy Dom MacKnight Kauffer.” In overall fine condition. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Photography Auction
  • Dates: #405 - Ended March 21, 2013