WEEGEE (1899 1968) Blind Moon Dog at Montmatre [sic] Bar

Sale 2124 - Lot 136

Price Realized: $ 2,880

?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price

Estimate: $ 3,000 - $ 4,500

WEEGEE (1899-1968)
"Blind Moon Dog at Montmatre [sic] Bar." Ferrotyped silver print, 8x7 3/4 inches (20.3x19.7 cm.), with Weegee's handwritten caption, in blue ink, on recto, and a Swank Magazine and the Johnston Collection hand stamps on verso. 1955-60

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Acquired by Suzanne and Hugh Johnston directly from Weegee.

The Village, unpaginated.

From the 1940s until 1974 the poet and musician known as Moondog lived on the streets of New York City, especially the corner of 53rd Street and 6th Avenue. Blinded at the age of 16 in an accident, Moondog (known as "The Viking of Sixth Avenue" after his distinctive clothing) became a cult figure. He was embraced by Beat Generation poets, as well as the hippies, for his unconventional music and philosophical writings. Largely self-taught, he ultimately gained acceptance as a serious composer, releasing multiple recordings and performing regularly in Europe and America.