William Wegman (American, b. 1943), Two Polaroids for DIFFA

Lot Details & Additional Photographs

Each a large-format Polaroid, 1996, one signed "William Wegman for DIFFA, '96" lower right, unique works, presented in uniform framing.

Sheet size approx. 34 x 22 in.; Frame dimensions 37 x 25 in.

Private Collection, Raleigh, North Carolina

In 1996, William Wegman participated in Maximum Exposure, a fundraising initiative organized by Photographers + Friends United Against AIDS in support of DIFFA (Design Industries Foundation Fighting AIDS). As one of several leading photographers involved, he contributed to a collaborative effort that paired artists with patrons to create unique photographic works. The project raised funds and awareness for AIDS research and care, alongside contributions from artists including Annie Leibovitz. One of Wegman's famous Weimaraners, Battina, is pictured here with a patron. Battina was the daughter of Fay Ray, the iconic subject of many Wegman photographs of the 80s and 90s.

Overall good condition with inherent wear to sheet; crease at left, and abrasion at lower right of the other; not examined out of frames.