Lot #680

Maxim Gorky

Description

Rare turn-of-the-century portrait of the Russian realist at work

Important Russian/Soviet writer and activist (1868–1936) who emerged as a key founder of the Socialist realism literary method. Exceptional matte-finish 3.25 x 5.25 real photo postcard of Gorky hard at work with pen in hand, boldly signed in black ink in Cyrillic. In fine condition, with some unobtrusive silvering to dark areas of the image. This is a marvelous image of the author quite early in his career, circa 1900, and is the first signed photo of Gorky we have ever offered. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

• Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
• Dates: #436 - Ended September 10, 2014

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