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Cecil Beaton

British · 1904–1980

Sir Cecil Walter Hardy Beaton was a British photographer, designer, and diarist. Renowned for his elegant and often theatrical style, Beaton's work appeared in leading… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Cecil Beaton, Francis Bacon in his studio, 1960, Gelatin silver print with paint from Francis Bacon's studio on the recto and versoFrancis Bacon in his studioPhillips · £31,250≈ $45,688≈ €40,803Sign up to see
  2. Cecil Beaton, Katharine Hepburn as Coco Chanel, 1969, watercolor and gouache on paperKatharine Hepburn as Coco ChanelBonhams · $20,480≈ £15,778≈ €18,961Sign up to see
  3. Cecil Beaton, A portrait of the Duchess of Windsor, Watercolour and pencil on paperA portrait of the Duchess of WindsorBonhams · £13,440≈ $16,773≈ €15,613Sign up to see

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  1. Cecil Beaton, Greta Garbo, Photograph
    Greta Garbo
    Photograph
    Sight: 11.75" h x 11.75" w
    Clarke Auction Gallery · · Lot 91
    $500≈ £375≈ €439HammerSign up free to seeEst. $400–600View at Clarke Auction Gallery ↗
  2. Cecil Beaton, Andy Warhol and Candy Darling, 1969, Gelatin silver print
    Andy Warhol and Candy Darling, 1969
    Photograph
    14 x 7 1/2 in. (35.6 x 19.1 cm.)
    Bonhams · · Lot 221
    $1,216≈ £906≈ €1,041Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–1,500View at Bonhams ↗
  3. Cecil Beaton, Greta Garbo, 1946, Gelatinesilberabzug
    Greta Garbo, 1946
    Photograph
    24,5 x 19,5cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 243
    €4,356≈ $5,083≈ £3,818Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €1,500–View at Van Ham ↗
  4. Cecil Beaton, Lady Anne Coke on her wedding day to Colin Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner, with her bridesmaids: Catherine Tennant and Juliet Harvey, 21 April 1956, Silver gelatin print, mounted to card, the card signed 'Beaton' (lower left) and with photographer's ink-stamp credit to reverse of the card
    Lady Anne Coke on her wedding day to Colin Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner, with her bridesmaids: Catherine Tennant and Juliet Harvey, 21 April 1956
    Photograph · Board
    image 23.9 x 18.5cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 24
    £1,408≈ $1,848≈ €1,595Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  5. Cecil Beaton, Lady Anne Coke on her wedding day to Colin Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner, 21 April 1956, Silver gelatin print, mounted to card, the card signed 'Beaton' (lower left) and with photographer's ink-stamp credit to reverse of the card
    Lady Anne Coke on her wedding day to Colin Tennant, 3rd Baron Glenconner, 21 April 1956
    Photograph · Board
    image 23.75 x 18.75cm
    Bonhams · · Lot 25
    £3,584≈ $4,703≈ €4,060Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £200–300View at Bonhams ↗
  6. Cecil Beaton, Self portrait in the garden, circa 1960s, photograph
    Self portrait in the garden, circa 1960s
    Photograph
    the first: 24.5 x 19.25cm (9 5/8 x 7 5/8in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 113
    £896≈ $1,209≈ €1,062Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  7. Cecil Beaton, Self-portrait with Coco Chanel, circa 1969, A double portrait, half-length, gelatin silver print
    Self-portrait with Coco Chanel, circa 1969
    Photograph
    sheet 28.75 x 20.75 (11 3/8 x 8 1/8in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 116
    £640≈ $864≈ €759Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £600–800View at Bonhams ↗
  8. Cecil Beaton, The Prince of Wales (now King Charles III), circa 1968, photograph
    The Prince of Wales (now King Charles III), circa 1968
    Photograph
    the largest: 28.5 x 23.75 (11 1/4in x 9 3/8in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 119
    £179≈ $242≈ €212Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–800View at Bonhams ↗
  9. Cecil Beaton, Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother (1900-2002), circa 1970, Seated, three-quarter length, circa 1970, gelatin silver print, possibly printed later
    Queen Elizabeth, The Queen Mother (1900-2002), circa 1970
    Photograph
    the first: 57 x 47cm (22 1/2 x 18 1/2in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 120
    £358≈ $484≈ €425Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £300–500View at Bonhams ↗
  10. Cecil Beaton, Marion Morehouse in Conde Nasts's Apartment (1040 Park Avenue, New York), circa 1929, Silver gelatin print
    Marion Morehouse in Conde Nasts's Apartment (1040 Park Avenue, New York), circa 1929
    Photograph
    37 x 31.25cm (14 5/8 x 12 1/4in)
    Bonhams · · Lot 122
    £1,088≈ $1,468≈ €1,290Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £500–800View at Bonhams ↗
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