Duke Ellington by Roy Schatt: Voice of America Broadcast Vintage 8x10 Gelatin Silver Print

Offered for acquisition is an exceptional 8 x 10 gelatin silver print by the esteemed mid-century photographer Roy Schatt, capturing the peerless jazz maestro Duke Ellington. Known universally as the "Method" photographer for his psychological intimacy and unvarnished access to the creative elite, Schatt frames Ellington mid-performance, exuding the unmatched sophistication and command that defined the golden age of American jazz.

Visible on the recto, Ellington is captured in sharp focus behind a vintage "VOA" (Voice of America) ribbon microphone, his expression conveying absolute concentration and musical mastery. The print exhibits the rich, deep blacks and luminous silver highlights characteristic of Schatt's darkroom work. The verso bears the authentic studio stamp of Roy Schatt, establishing direct provenance to his Manhattan archives. This museum-quality artifact is an essential acquisition for serious collectors of jazz history and mid-century photographic art.

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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.