Colorful photographer and photojournalist (1899–1968), born Arthur Fellig, whose sensationalistic images of murder, mayhem and other dramatic events appeared regularly in the New York press in the 1930s and ’40s. He later took up “art” photography and won acclaim for his wry series of distortion portraits achieved by means of special lenses and prisms. Though the origin of his distinctive professional name remains uncertain, the most pervasive is the tongue-in-cheek claim of “psychic powers” that enabled him to be first at the scene of crimes, fires, and accidents. Unusual vintage glossy 7.25 x 9.75 photo of Weegee in multiple exposures, signed and inscribed in blue ink “To Dick & Edie, my great inspiration. Weegee—a self portrait.” Lightly trimmed edges, a couple slight brushes to inscription, and some scattered light creases and surface marks, otherwise fine condition. RRAuction COA.
