Christie's, South Kensington, Photographs, June 6, 2007, lot 597; Private collection, acquired from the above.

Lev Borodulin (Russian, 1923-2018) Swimming Start, 1956 Gelatin silver print, printed before 1973 8-3/4 x 14-1/4 inches (22.2 x 36.2 cm) (image/sheet) Signed, titled, and dated in pencil in English and Cyrillic, and with photographer's stamps, verso. PROVENANCE: Christie's, South Kensington, Photographs, June 6, 2007, lot 597; Private collection, acquired from the above. HID12401132022 © 2026 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice

Overall excellent condition. A minor accretion to the second foremost swimmer. Matted and framed under glass to 18 x 21-1/2 inches.