Lot 525
Iwo Jima Statue Photo Signed by Joe Rosenthal. Photo of American artist Felix de Weldon's 20-ton statue, based on Joe Rosenthal's memorable photograph, taken on February 23, 1945, of U.S. Marines raising the flag on Iwo Jima, signed and inscribed, "To my good friend, Walter Neill, who recruited and manned until we won--admiration from Joe Rosenthal," 9½" x 7½", n.p., n.d. Very good; some overall toning; the letter "T" has been partially rewritten, due to a small area of paper loss; the page to which the image is mounted has an edge tear. Attractively matted and framed to an overall size of 16" x 13". Not examined out of frame.
Rosenthal's historic photograph won him a Pulitzer Prize and became a powerful victory symbol for the war-weary American public. Felix de Weldon began work on his statue in 1946 and completed it nine years later. It stands at the edge of Arlington National Cemetery and honors all members of the United States Marine Corps who died in battle since the American Revolution.
Estimated Value $500 - 600.
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| Realized $408 |
