Lot of 4 Vintage 1960s New York City Documentary Photographs by Jon Henry For Sale

Lot of 4 Vintage 1960s New York City Documentary Photographs by Jon HenryPhotographer: Jon Henry (American, 1916–1990)
Estimated Date: Late 1960s
Medium: Vintage Silver Gelatin Prints
Quantity: 4 original black-and-white printsDescriptionThis sale features a compelling, cohesive lot of four (4) vintage mid-century black-and-white documentary photographs captured by noted New York photographer and art director Jon Henry. Known for his candid, raw, and unvarnished documentation of New York City’s changing urban landscape, this selection highlights the grit, commercial culture, and social realities of the late 1960s.The four prints include:

• South Street Seaport & Teem Soda Truck Scene: A chaotic, ironic look at mid-century commercial culture, featuring a massive spill of "Teem" soda boxes from a delivery vehicle right beneath a "Welcome to South Street Seaport" banner during the early days of the historic district's revitalization.
• Harlem "Socialistics" Gang Graffiti & Trash Alley: A highly significant historical and socio-political record documenting overflowing alleyway trash bins framed by neighborhood territory markers painted on the brickwork, explicitly naming the historic upper Manhattan street gang, the Socialistics.
• Manhattan Street Corner Candid: A classic representation of Henry's mastery of street geometry and human composition, capturing a diverse crowd waiting at a street corner, beautifully preserving the authentic styles, hats, and expressions of the era's working class.
• Automobile Scrapyard & High-Rises: A stark environmental contrast showing a massive mid-century car junkyard piled high with dilapidated vehicles against the towering backdrop of urban high-rise apartment complexes.

This lot is an excellent opportunity for collectors of New York photography, urban history enthusiasts, or institutional archives looking to add authenticated vernacular street photography to their collections.Condition Report

• Overall Condition: Very Good vintage condition, consistent with age and storage.
• Details: Prints exhibit rich contrasts and deep tones. Minor handling wear, slight silvering in the deep shadows, and minor edge or corner bumps may be present under close inspection. No major tears, deep creases, or heavy surface stains affecting the central imagery. Please review the high-resolution listing photos carefully to verify physical margins and surface details.

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