221 - Two vintage color chromogenic prints featuring author Peter Benchley and the reconstructed Megalodon shark jaws at the American Museum of Natural History. The first photograph depicts Benchley on a wooden ladder within the jaw reconstruction alongside an associate, positioned near a museum sign inscribed FISHES THROUGH TIME. The second photograph shows Benchley seated alone within the lower jaw under a stage light. Unsigned. Sight: 7 7/8 x 10 in.

Two vintage color chromogenic prints featuring author Peter Benchley and the reconstructed Megalodon shark jaws at the American Museum of Natural History. The first photograph depicts Benchley on a wooden ladder within the jaw reconstruction alongside an associate, positioned near a museum sign inscribed FISHES THROUGH TIME. The second photograph shows Benchley seated alone within the lower jaw under a stage light. Unsigned. Sight: 7 7/8 x 10 in. Peter Benchley with Curt Gowdy, the longtime host of ABC's The American Sportsman, in front of the giant megalodon jaws at the American Museum of Natural History in New York, while filming a 1975 segment of the series that Peter guest-hosted. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation. Proceeds from the Peter Benchley Collection will benefit five ocean conservation organizations: Peter Benchley Ocean Awards, WildAid, Beneath the Waves, Blue Frontier and Environmental Defense Fund. CONDITION: The prints exhibit yellowing and toning at the margins. Minor surface scuffs and light reflections are visible across the glossy finish. No major creases, tears, or foxing are present. NOTICE TO BIDDERS: The absence of a condition report does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition. Photos are considered part of the condition report. Complete condition information is available by request, please request no later than 24 hours prior to the auction. All lots are offered and sold "as is", and Willow Auctions will not provide refunds based on condition. Timepiece movements, lighting and electrics have not been tested, and art has not been examined out of the frame unless otherwise stated.