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Freakatorium: The Collection of Johnny Fox

Thu, Oct 11, 2018 11:00PM EDT
Lot 95

William Durks. The Man from World War Zero.

Estimate: $700 - $900

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Arbus, Diane (American, 1923?1971), attributed to. William Durks. The Man from World War Zero. Circa 1970. Black and white photograph on thin paper depicting Durks outside a circus tent. 7 ? x 7 ??. Diagonal crease, minor soiling and wear to edges. Annotation to verso. The print is believed to be unique, and is accompanied by a trimmed slip of paper with an inscription dated 1991 and signed by sword swallower ?Lady Sandra? Reed, who was photographed by Arbus on the same occasion. The inscription is to ?my best friend Fox,? or Johnny Fox, a fellow sword swallower from whose collection this print was obtained.