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Authentic hand-signed Ed Koch portrait by legendary photographer Neil Leifer. Includes original provenance note from the NYC Office of the Mayor, dated August 14.
Captured during a celebrated August 1980 photo session, this piece of New York history shows Mayor Ed Koch at sunset before the original World Trade Center Twin Towers and the Brooklyn Bridge. Neil Leifer, famous for his iconic TIME and Sports Illustrated covers, shot this session to capture the quintessential spirit of 1980s NYC.
Included is the original, hand-written “Office of the Mayor” notecard from James Brenner, Koch’s Legislative Representative. Dated 8/14, the note follows a meeting with “Bob” and confirms the photo was a personal gift from City Hall, providing an ironclad chain of custody that increases the item’s value for serious collectors.
Signatures: Hand-signed “To Bob — Ed Koch” in the lower margin.
Photography: Neil Leifer.
Dimensions: 11 1/2″ x 14 1/2″ (total framed size).
Weight: 1 lb 5 oz.
Condition: Nice vintage condition; paperwork is well-preserved in back slot of paper dust cover.
This is an investment-grade set. It combines a famous Mayor, a legendary photographer, a lost skyline, and official government provenance.
Guessing made 1980. Cool Ed Koch Signed Photo! Shipping for lower 48 states. Delivery signature confirmation will be required.
Please check pictures for description and condition. Found some fun reading online at very bottom of page on the photo.
Photographer: Shot by Neil Leifer, the legendary photographer behind some of the most iconic TIME and Sports Illustrated covers in history.
The Session: Captured in August 1980 on the Brooklyn Bridge. This specific image (Archive #1131) is considered the definitive portrait of Ed Koch’s first term.
Provenance: Includes the original hand-written correspondence from the Office of the Mayor dated August 14, 1980. Signed by James Brenner, Mayor Koch’s Legislative Representative.
Historical Markers: Features a rare sunset view of the original World Trade Center Twin Towers and the Brooklyn Bridge, serving as a pre-9/11 New York City time capsule.
Market Value: While modern prints similar to the Skyline image currently retail for $1,250 this vintage photo is hand-signed by Ed Koch and includes original 1980 government provenance—making it a documented piece of history.
