Considerations Aplenty: February 2018 Update
American photographer Danny Lyon, born in 1942, is set to offer a signed photograph titled "Benny at Grand and Division, 1956" in the upcoming February Online Photographs Auction by Heritage Auctions. This work, a gelatin silver print, measures 16-3/4 x 11-1/2 inches (42.5 x 29.2 cm).
Lyon, known for his impactful documentary work focusing on American life and social issues in the mid-20th century, produced this photograph as part of his early work, which included a study of outlaw motorcyclists in the collection "The Bikeriders" (1968). According to Lyon himself, the photographs were "an attempt to record and glorify the life of the American bikerider."
The photograph captures a street scene presumably involving a subject named Benny at the intersection of Grand and Division, reflecting Lyon’s signature style of candid, intimate street photography documenting urban life. The exact valuation of this specific photograph is not available in the current search results, but photographs by Lyon in major auction houses like Heritage Auctions typically command prices influenced by their historical significance, condition, rarity, and provenance. Photographs from this era and of this quality can vary widely but often range in the thousands of dollars at auction.
For those interested in obtaining the specific estimated value and detailed background, it would be best to consult the February Online Photographs Auction catalog or Heritage Auctions’ official listing directly.
Meanwhile, the February 2018 auction is currently accepting submissions. To submit an item for consideration, send an image, brief item description, and estimated value to [email protected]. The auction results will be available on thetheriaults.com and checklerauction.com next month.
In addition to the Lyon photograph, the February 2018 auction features other unique items such as a Red and Ochre Grain-Painted Pine Stepback Cupboard being auctioned by Thomaston Place Auction Galleries during their Winter Auction Weekend February 16-18. The cupboard, with its wonderful age and use wear, showcases a flat molded cornice, two molded inset panel doors over three shelves, mushroom knobs, surface-mounted flap hinges, and a wooden thumb-turn closure. The dimensions of the cupboard are 41 1/2′′ to ledge, 77′′ (6′-5′′) overall, and 50 1/2′′ x 22 1/2′′.
The February 2018 auction is sponsored and is expected to post its results next month on thetheriaults.com and checklerauction.com. Results from the January 2018 auction are already available on these websites. For those interested in exploring previous auction results, they can be found on thetheriaults.com and checklerauction.com as well.
This American photograph by Danny Lyon, titled "Benny at Grand and Division, 1956," is not just a snapshot, but a testament to his home-and-garden documentary work, showcasing an urban lifestyle scene. Meanwhile, the February 2018 auction, apart from the Lyon photograph, includes a Red and Ochre Grain-Painted Pine Stepback Cupboard, offering a unique blend of home-and-garden and antique items.
