Lempertz spring auction to offer 70 works from Margulies photography collection
Lempertz is preparing to host its spring auction, presenting 70 new artworks from the Margulies Collection. This collection, owned by Miami entrepreneur Martin Z. Margulies, highlights photography that communicates powerful social themes. Among the key offerings are notable pieces by Lewis Hine, recognized for his work on child labor beginning in 1906. Other celebrated photographers featured include Berenice Abbott, Arnold Eagle, Walter Rosenblum, Helen Levitt, W. Eugene Smith, and Aaron Siskind, many of whom were integral to the Photo League, which captured the essence of life in New York's marginalized communities.
Key facts
- Lempertz is auctioning 70 works from the Margulies Collection in its spring auction.
- The first part of the collection was auctioned successfully last autumn.
- Martin Z. Margulies is a Miami-based businessman and philanthropist.
- The collection focuses on socially relevant photography.
- Lewis Hine documented child labor for the National Child Labor Committee from 1906.
- Hine's works are lots 503 and 504.
- Other photographers include Berenice Abbott, Walter Rosenblum, Arnold Eagle, Helen Levitt, W. Eugene Smith, and Aaron Siskind.
- These photographers were part of the Photo League, a politically engaged group.
Entities
Artists
- Martin Z. Margulies
- Lewis Hine
- Berenice Abbott
- Walter Rosenblum
- Arnold Eagle
- Helen Levitt
- W. Eugene Smith
- Aaron Siskind
Institutions
- Lempertz
- National Child Labor Committee
- Photo League
Locations
- Miami
- United States
- New York
- USA