Bob Dylan Photograph Appraisal

Framed Bob Dylan Photograph New York City 1961

This item is a black and white photographic print depicting a young Bob Dylan seated and playing an acoustic guitar. The photograph captures the musician in a candid, contemplative pose, likely dating to his early years in Greenwich Village, circa 1961. The print is centered within a wide, dark grey or black mat board, which is housed in a light-toned oak or wood-effect frame. A small white identification label is affixed to the bottom right of the mat, reading 'BOB DYLAN, NEW YORK CITY 1961'. The frame appears to be a standard contemporary gallery-style frame with mitered corners. Physically, the piece shows some signs of particulates or dust under the glass, and there is a noticeable reflection on the glass surface indicating it is not non-reflective museum glass. The print itself has a white border around the central image. There are no readily visible signatures or photographer credits on the front beyond the printed text label. The frame exhibits a natural wood grain texture with a light varnish. Condition is generally good, though the mounting appears informal. This piece serves as a significant cultural touchstone representing the folk-rock movement of the early 1960s.