Photograph of Mahatma Gandhi (Bettmann Collection) Appraisal
Category: Photography
Description
Photograph of Mahatma Gandhi with the text 'God is Truth' and 'M.K. Gandhi'. The image is a close-up portrait of Gandhi wearing his signature round glasses and looking downwards. The photograph is framed in a simple black frame with a white mat. The additional information states it is a photograph of Gandhi from the Bettmann Collection and is in excellent condition.
Appraisal Report
The item is a photograph of Gandhi, reported to be from the Bettmann Collection and in excellent condition. Assuming this is a legitimate, vintage silver gelatin print from the Bettmann Collection, its value is significantly higher than a modern reproduction. The Bettmann Archive is known for its vast collection of historical images, and original prints from their archive are collectible, especially featuring such an iconic figure as Gandhi. Without more information, such as the exact size of the print, dating of the print, specific markings or stamps indicating its origin from the Bettmann Collection, or if it's a signed print (though the signature here appears to be part of the photograph itself, not an original signature), a precise appraisal is difficult. High-quality modern reproductions of notable photographers can be valuable, but the key here is the potential originality and provenance from the Bettmann Collection. The range reflects the uncertainty between a high-quality reproduction and a potentially vintage print from a renowned archive.
Appraisal Value
200 - 800