Manfred Linus Kreiner - RARE - John F. Kennedy et Konrad Adenauer — Ambassade d’Allemagne, Washington D.C., 22 novembre 1961

MANFRED LINUS KREINER (1926–2005)

Title: RARE - John F. Kennedy and Konrad Adenauer — Embassy of Germany, Washington D.C., November 22, 1961

DESCRIPTION:
Exceptional photograph of John F. Kennedy exchanging with West German Chancellor Konrad Adenauer at the official reception held at the Embassy of Germany in Washington D.C. on November 22, 1961, on the occasion of the Chancellor’s visit to the United States.
In the center of the image, the Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany to the United States, Wilhelm Grewe, stands between John F. Kennedy and Konrad Adenauer. The three men are photographed at the heart of the reception, in an elegant and solemn atmosphere, bearing witness to the close diplomatic relations between the United States and the Federal Republic of Germany.
This series constitutes a particularly rare photographic testimony of this diplomatic evening. Manfred Linus Kreiner was the only photographer authorized to document this event.
Thus, this photograph constitutes an exceptional series, directly from his original negatives.

DETAILS:
Format: 13 × 19 cm (5.12 × 7.48 in.)
Edition: open edition
Paper: ILFORD Lustre, black and white, slightly satiny finish
Technology: silver halide black and white photographic paper
Weight: 190 g/m²
Source: print made from Manfred Linus Kreiner’s original negative
Condition: Excellent

AUTHENTICATION AND DOCUMENTATION:
This photograph comes from the Manfred Kreiner photographic collection and is a print made from his original negative.
The Manfred Kreiner seal is affixed to the back of the photograph.

DOCUMENTARY PORTFOLIO:
The lot will be accompanied by a portfolio dedicated to Manfred Kreiner, outlining his career, his story, and his photographic work around the Kennedy era.

SUCCESSION AUTHORIZATION:
This print is produced with the authorization of the Manfred Kreiner Archive estate.

PACKAGING AND SHIPPING:
The photograph will be carefully protected and packaged to ensure safe transport.
The photograph is ready for framing.
*Frame shown for illustration purposes. The frame is not included in the lot.