MS54 - Booker T Washington – MS 54 Gala Auction "A New York State of Mind"
Auction Ends: Apr 2, 2019 10:00 PM EDT

Professional Services

Family Portrait Session with Fred Marcus Inc.

Item Number
6175
Estimated Value
475 USD
Opening Bid
175 USD

Item Description

In studio Family Portrait Session with Fred Marcus which includes an 8x10 portrait.

Fred Marcus Photography became a dream of a young man immigrating to the United States from Germany during WWII. After leaving Germany, Fred Marcus arrived in Cuba and because of red tape had to make it his home for almost two years. To make a living and support himself, Fred took photographs of other immigrants and their families on the beaches of Cuba. He developed them in his bathtub at night, making his bathroom a makeshift darkroom. Most of Freds photographic knowledge was self-taught and he was considered a brilliant portrait photographer.After arriving in the United States, Fred decided to set up shop in New York City. The studio is still in the same location that it was 70 + years ago, only much larger. New York was his choice because his clients from the Cuban beaches were all coming there. He followed, and they remembered.

Preview Fred Marcus' amazing photography at www.fredmarcus.com.

 

Item Special Note

Expires March 30, 2020. Regular business hours only. Must be mutually agreed upon date.

Donated By:

Fred Marcus Inc.