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SEARLE, Roland James (1904-1984) - Courtenay Place, Wellington, c.1930

Estimate $60 - $90

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Lot Details

Looking down Courtenay Place from the Deluxe (now Embassy) cinema. 1970s reproduction photo from the original negative in the William Main Collection.

  • Name of Photographer: SEARLE, Roland James (1904-1984)
  • Nationality: New Zealand
  • Title of Work: Courtenay Place, Wellington, c.1930
  • Medium: Gelatin Silver Photograph
  • Image Size: 27.5cm x 37.0cm
  • Overall Size: 27.5cm x 37.0cm
  • Framed?: unmounted
  • Signed?: Stamped
  • Stock No: PH0239
SEARLE, Roland James (1904-1984) - Courtenay Place, Wellington, c.1930 Image 1++
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