Sam Haskins

Fish Dream - 1972

Vintage silver gelatin, printed by Sam 

With a handful of exceptions, Haskins did all his own printing for his creative work. He also passed away (2009) with only 2.5% of his archive signed. The Haskins archive is characterised by a very broad creative range, including many iconic works. Still, there is only a very small number of silver gelatin prints for each image (typically 1-3 copies, sometimes a few more), so signed works are especially rare. Sam Haskins built his reputation on his legendary books, which meant he originally printed to make maquettes (4 for each 60’s title) for presentation to publishers, not to produce stock for the print market. In other words, Sam Haskins silver gelatine are organically hyper-limited, there are no ‘editions’ of his vintage black and white work.

SIZE

50.7 x 36.2 cm (19.96 x 14.25 in)

RARITY NOTE

To the best of our knowledge, at the time of Sam's passing in 2009, this was the only print of this image in the estate.

PROVENANCE

This Sam Haskins work is sourced directly from The Sam Haskins Estate which is run by the artist’s son. Born in 1955, Ludwig provides a living link with the entire history of Sam’s career.

COA

Individually stamped and certified by the estate. Each print purchase comes with a certificate of authenticity.