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JIM FRENCH (1932-2017)
A group of 6 Polaroids of Carl Hardwick. Polaroid [Hasselblad back] studio proofs, the images measuring 73x95.3 mm; 2 7/8x3 3/4 inches, the sheets slightly larger, the mounts 508x406.4 mm; 20x16 inches, with French's signature, in ink, on mount recto. Circa 1995-96.
"Hardwick was one of French's later models with whom French conducted several photo sessions, often timing them in coordination with Hardwick's bodybuilding competitions." (Mainardi, "Jim French Diaries," p. 311).
