245 - Silver gelatin print, promotional portrait of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006) and David Doubilet (American, b. 1946) for the Rolex Testimonee advertising campaign, circa 2002. The large-format monochrome print depicts the Jaws author and the renowned underwater photographer standing amidst a field of shark fins, both subjects displaying Rolex timepieces. A framer's label from Pierre Loretti in Geneva, Switzerland, is adhered to the lower right corner of the backing board, providing a framing date of June 27, 2002. Frame: 17 1/4 x 25 1/4 x 5/8 in. From the personal collection of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006), acclaimed author of Jaws, accomplished diver, and prominent advocate for ocean and shark conservation.

Silver gelatin print, promotional portrait of Peter Benchley (American, 1940-2006) and David Doubilet (American, b. 1946) for the Rolex Testimonee advertising campaign, circa 2002. The large-format monochrome print depicts the Jaws author and the renowned underwater photographer standing amidst a field of shark fins, both subjects displaying Rolex timepieces. A framer's label from Pierre Loretti in Geneva, Switzerland, is adhered to the lower right corner of the backing board, providing a framing date of June 27, 2002. Frame: 17 1/4 x 25 1/4 x 5/8 in. 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 print and frame are in very good condition. The print surface is clean with no visible signs of foxing, fading, or silvering. A faint horizontal line artifact is visible in the lower center portion of the image. The black frame exhibits light handling wear to the edges. The tape seal on the verso remains secure. 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.