Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography
Thu, Jul 23, 2026 11:00AM EDT
Lot 318
JORDAN, Louis (1908 - 1975). Original photograph playing sax with topless Martha Jordan.
Estimate: $300 - $500
Unsold
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $5 |
| $30 | $10 |
| $100 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
JORDAN, Louis (1908 - 1975). Original photograph playing sax with topless Martha Jordan. Original oversize 16 x 20" color photograph from the estate of the pioneering American musician, songwriter and bandleader, "The King of the Jukebox", fifth in the list of the all-time most successful black recording artists according to Billboard magazine's chart methodology. The striking image depicts a shirtless Jordan and his topless wife Martha, each smiling broadly and holding a saxophone. A remarkable image.
Condition
Tipped to a rigid backing, else fine.
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