Live Auction
Lot 684
Vintage Black & White Documentary Photograph of Scientific Field Experiment, c. Mid-20th Century – 10 x 8 by Ginny Lloyd
Estimate: $100 - $200
Starting Bid
$10
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This vintage black and white documentary photograph captures a dynamic moment from what appears to be a mid-20th-century scientific or experimental field operation. The image depicts a group of men—some wearing lab coats—working collaboratively to stabilize or install a vertical instrument or pole mounted into the ground. The scene conveys motion, urgency, and cooperation, suggesting a moment of technical or scientific significance, possibly related to research, testing, or an early experimental installation.
The photograph is mounted and presented in a simple frame with matting, giving it a classic archival appearance. The candid, documentary style and strong composition place this piece firmly within the tradition of mid-century scientific, industrial, or journalistic photography. Its monochrome palette emphasizes texture, contrast, and human interaction, making it an engaging visual record of historical work in progress.
This piece would appeal to collectors of vintage photography, scientific history, industrial imagery, or documentary art, as well as those seeking evocative mid-century black and white works with narrative depth.
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Condition Report
Overall good vintage condition. The photograph shows light surface wear consistent with age, including minor scratches and handling marks visible upon close inspection. Mat and frame exhibit light wear and age-appropriate patina. No major tears or losses observed. Condition is consistent with a vintage photographic piece.
Dimensions: approximately 10 x 8 inches (image size, excluding frame).
Condition
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