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Glimpses: Vintage, Fine, and Vernacular Photography

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This diverse sale - made up of fine, vintage, and vernacular photographs - will focus closely on the snapshot. Once considered mere "fabrics of yesteryear," these fleeting images have been recently reclaimed by the collecting community, and appreciated for their candid, historical, and visual depth. But all genres of photographs will be represented, with featured lots to include space and NASA material, sideshow cabinet cards, fine art photos, and vernacular works of all types. Potter & Potter Auctions info@potterauctions.com
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Snapshot Photograph of Tattoo Artist Kazuo Oguri with Tattooed Woman, Japan. Late 20th century. 
Lot 333

Snapshot Photograph of Tattoo Artist Kazuo Oguri with Tattooed Woman, Japan. Late 20th century. 

Estimate: $150 - $250
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$80
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Snapshot Photograph of Tattoo Artist Kazuo Oguri with Tattooed Woman, Japan. Color snapshot photograph depicting tattoo artist Kazuo Oguri standing with a fully tattooed woman and a second female figure, possibly his wife or assistant, in an interior setting. The tattooed subject displays extensive body tattooing across the torso, arms, and legs. Embossed stamp at lower margin reads “Tattooed by Kazuo Oguri, Gifu City, Japan.” 4 1/2 x 3 1/4".

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Light overall wear, minor surface marks, and slight color shift; otherwise clean.

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