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Wedding, Long Central Neck, N.Y.C., December 1988 by Larry Fink

Artwork by Larry Fink, Wedding, Long Central Neck, N.Y.C., December 1988

Larry Fink
Wedding, Long Central Neck, N.Y.C., December 1988

gelatin silver print
signed, titled, dated "Dec., 1988" and numbered 4/25 on the reverse
14.25 x 14.5 in ( 36.2 x 36.8 cm ) ( image )

Auction Estimate: $600.00$400.00 - $600.00

Price Realized $384.00
Sale date: March 25th 2025

Provenance:
Estate of Robert Noakes
In this image, a table full of glasses and candles is surrounded by partygoers; a man and woman are interacting with one another,  the woman's neck outstretched as she looks up to speak with him. Larry Fink’s lively images of American nightlife began with his series “Social Graces” in the mid-1970s, where he captured the parties of Manhattan but also took an interest in the lives of rural Pennsylvanian townspeople. All aspects of American society were celebrated in Fink’s images, from the most sentimental and intimate of birthdays and weddings to the glamorous escapades at Studio 54.

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Larry Fink
(1941-2023)

HighlightsWatch Artist

Larry Fink is an acclaimed American photographer renowned for his black-and-white images capturing the nuances of American society. His work often focuses on individuals and groups, offering raw and intimate portrayals of public and private moments. Fink studied at the New School for Social Research, where his professor, Lisette Model, encouraged him to pursue photography. Fink’s most famous series from the 1970s contrasts the opulent lifestyle of wealthy Manhattanites with the rural, working-class communities in Pennsylvania. His powerful images expose the stark social and economic divides, revealing the complexities of American life. 

Fink has earned multiple prestigious awards throughout his career, including two Guggenheim Fellowships, the National Endowment for the Arts Fellowships, and an honorary doctorate from the College for Creative Studies in Detroit. In 2015, he was honoured with the Infinity Award for Art from the International Center of Photography in New York. His work has been featured in publications such as The New York Times, The New Yorker, GQ, and Vanity Fair. Fink’s photographs are held in public collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Smithsonian American Art Museum in Washington.