• A black and white photograph of a jazz musician playing a saxophone, with another musician and a double bass visible in the background. A stylized graphic overlay is present in the upper right corner.
  • A black and white vintage photograph print of jazz musician Coleman Hawkins playing a tenon saxophone, with a double bass visible in the background. The print features a white border with a handwritten signature at the bottom right and a colorful circular watermark overlay near the top right.
  • The back of a vintage postcard or photographic print, featuring a white paper background with pink printed text reading 'ROY SCHATT' and a handwritten signature at the bottom.
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Coleman Hawkins By Roy Schatt: Vintage 8x10 Gelatin Silver Print Signed

Coleman Hawkins By Roy Schatt: Vintage 8x10 Gelatin Silver Print Signed

$2,626.00 USD
$2,626.00 USD
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The Image (Recto): The formidable Coleman Hawkins, universally recognized as the father of the tenor saxophone, commanding the stage at the Newport Jazz Festival. Schatt’s revolutionary "method photography" approach completely bypasses standard, rigid portraiture, opting instead to utilize natural light to reveal the raw, psychological intensity and physical power of the musician. The low-angle perspective, captured from the press pit, perfectly isolates Hawkins and the accompanying upright bass against the acoustic shell of Freebody Park, translating sonic brilliance into a visceral visual medium. Crucially, this specific print boasts a beautiful signature by Roy Schatt across the lower right margin.

The Provenance (Verso): The verso of this photograph boasts the ultimate, indisputable markers of authenticity required by serious Schatt collectors. It features the artist's official proprietary studio rubber wet stamps in magenta, clearly reading "ROY SCHATT / 149 E. 33rd N.Y. 10016 / MU. 3-9491 / PHOTOGRAPHER" alongside the "ROY SCHATT ©" copyright stamp. It also features the handwritten notation "Coleman Hawkins" and the archival catalog number "407".

CONDITION PROTOCOL:

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Listing Terms & Conditions: Archival Physical Asset Transfer:

  1. Transfer of Physical Ownership: This listing is for the purchase of the physical, vintage photographic print described herein. Ownership transfer is governed by the First Sale Doctrine (17 U.S.C. § 109).

  2. Intellectual Property Exclusion: Acquisition of this physical print does NOT constitute a transfer of copyright, licensing rights, or intellectual property. All rights to the underlying image remain the property of the original creator, their estate, or designated rights-holders.

  3. Limitation of Use: This item is sold as a "Collector’s Artifact" for private display only. Any reproduction, digitization, or commercial exploitation of the image by the buyer is strictly prohibited and may constitute copyright infringement.

  4. Provenance & Condition: This item is a vintage "found" artifact. It is sold "As-Is." The Seller makes no claims regarding the history of the print prior to acquisition beyond what is visible on the physical medium (e.g., studio stamps, verso notations).

  5. Right of Publicity: If the subject of the photograph is an identifiable individual, the buyer assumes all liability regarding "Rights of Publicity" should the buyer attempt to use the image for commercial or promotional purposes.

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