Elliott Erwitt

American · 1928–2023 · Photographer

Elliott Erwitt was a French-born American advertising and documentary photographer known for his black and white candid photos of ironic and absurd situations within everyday… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Elliott Erwitt, New York City“ (Marilyn Monroe on the Set of The Seven Year Itch), 1954, Späterer Archival Inkjet-PrintNew York City“ (Marilyn Monroe on the Set of The Seven Year Itch)Grisebach · €18,750≈ $20,876≈ £13,641Sign up to see
  2. Elliott Erwitt, Wyoming, 1954, Gelatin silver print, printed laterWyomingPhillips · £13,750≈ $20,815≈ €19,159Sign up to see
  3. Elliott Erwitt, Paris, 1989, Gelatin silver print, printed laterParisPhillips · $20,000≈ £12,349≈ €15,869Sign up to see

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  1. Elliott Erwitt, Marilyn Monroe, New York, 1956, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Marilyn Monroe, New York, 1956
    Photograph
    37.2 x 55.7 cm (14 5/8 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 31
    £2,772≈ $3,299≈ €3,169Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Elliott Erwitt, Marilyn Monroe, New York, 1956, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Marilyn Monroe, New York, 1956
    Photograph
    29.5 x 44.5 cm (11 5/8 x 17 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 32
    £3,780≈ $4,499≈ €4,321Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Elliott Erwitt, Reno, Nevada, 1960, Gelatin silver print, mounted, printed later
    Reno, Nevada, 1960
    Photograph
    31.5 x 38 cm (12 3/8 x 14 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 33
    £1,386≈ $1,650≈ €1,584Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Elliott Erwitt, Pittsburgh, 1950, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Pittsburgh, 1950
    Photograph
    21.4 x 31.9 cm (8 3/8 x 12 1/2 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 38
    £1,638≈ $1,950≈ €1,872Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Elliott Erwitt, Las Vegas, Nevada, 1954, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Las Vegas, Nevada, 1954
    Photograph
    36.8 x 55.5 cm (14 1/2 x 21 7/8 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 39
    £945≈ $1,125≈ €1,080Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Elliott Erwitt, London, 1952, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    London, 1952
    Photograph
    31 x 46.2 cm (12 1/4 x 18 1/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    £1,008≈ $1,200≈ €1,152Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. £1,000–2,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Lady with Gourds
    Photograph
    14 x 11 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 104
    $600≈ £536≈ €617HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  8. Sailor and Trombones
    Photograph
    11 x 14 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 105
    $600≈ £536≈ €617HammerSign up free to seeEst. $1,000–2,000View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  9. Soldier, New Jersey, 1951
    Photograph · ed. 15/34
    8 x 12 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 106
    $500≈ £447≈ €515HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
  10. Gentleman with his Dog
    Photograph
    14 x 11 in.
    Brunk Auctions · · Lot 122
    $450≈ £402≈ €463HammerSign up free to seeEst. $800–1,200View at Brunk Auctions ↗
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About Elliott Erwitt

Elliott Erwitt was a French-born American advertising and documentary photographer known for his black and white candid photos of ironic and absurd situations within everyday settings. He was a member of Magnum Photos since 1953.

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