Bob Dylan & "The Band": Archive of 10 Photos by Rock 'n Roll Photographer Joe Sia

A collection of ten 8" x 10" glossy black and white photographs of folk singer Bob Dylan (born 1941) and members of the American/Canadian musical group "The Band," originally taken by prominent rock 'n roll photographer Joe Sia, inscribed with Sia's archival roll numbers verso, and directly purchased from him. The photographs are of unknown date, though multiples are inscribed "72" and "74." The photos are likely later reprints on Kodak photo paper from Sia's original negatives. Minor smearing and smudging to some inscriptions verso, else near fine. Ex-Joe Sia; Ex-Ira Gerstein, the well-known contemporary art collector.

The photos show Dylan alone (7) and Dylan with members of "The Band" (3), including singer and guitarist Rick Danko (1942-1999), vocalist and drummer Levon Helm (1940-2012), and guitarist Robbie Robertson (born 1943). Sia originally took these photos of Dylan and "The Band" performing at the Academy of Music in New York City on New Year's Day 1972; and sometime in 1974 during one of the 40 concerts of their North American tour.

Dylan alone:

- Inscribed "1874 / 7" verso.

- Inscribed "1874 / 32" verso.

- Inscribed "1877 / 15A" verso.

- Inscribed "2555 / 27" verso.

- Inscribed "2559 / 7A" and "1974 / LA [Los Angeles] / Sia" verso.

- Inscribed "2559 / 8A" verso.

- Inscribed "2559 / 12A" verso.

Dylan with members of "The Band":

- Dylan with Levon Helm and Robbie Robertson, inscribed "1873 - 31A / © Joe Sia 1972" verso.

- Dylan with Rick Danko, Levon Helm, and Robbie Robertson, inscribed "1876 - 32A / © Joe Sia 1972" verso.

- Dylan with Robbie Robertson, inscribed "1877 - 12A / © Joe Sia 1972" verso.

Joe Sia (1945-2003) was a prolific celebrity photographer whose work was published in over 120 magazines and books over 40 years, according to his obituary. Sia's subjects included such music legends as Bob Dylan, Bob Marley, Janis Joplin, Stevie Wonder, Ray Charles, Sting, Tina Turner, Johnny Cash, Elton John, David Bowie, Eric Clapton, Elvis Presley, and Frank Sinatra.

Provenance

The photos were purchased from Joe Sia by contemporary art collector Ira Gerstein (1944-2006) sometime before 2003.

This item comes with a Certificate from John Reznikoff, a premier authenticator for both major 3rd party authentication services, PSA and JSA (James Spence Authentications), as well as numerous auction houses.

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