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James VanDerZee – Couple in Raccoon Coats (1932)
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James VanDerZee – Couple in Raccoon Coats (1932)

James VanDerZee’s Couple in Raccoon Coats is one of the most celebrated photographic portraits of the Harlem Renaissance. The image depicts an elegant African American couple dressed in fas…

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Rarity20%
Cultural Significance20%
Demand15%
Provenance10%
Condition10%
Historical Context10%
Representation10%
Market Value5%
Institutional Recognition5%
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