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Peter Hujar

American · 1934–1987 · Photographer

Peter Hujar was an American photographer best known for his black-and-white portraits. Hujar's work received only marginal public recognition during his lifetime, but he has… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Peter Hujar, David Wojnarowicz Reclining (II), 1981, Gelatin silver printDavid Wojnarowicz Reclining (II)Phillips · $157,500≈ £115,817≈ €136,222Sign up to see
  2. Peter Hujar, David Wojnarowicz (Village Voice "Heartsick: Fear and Loving in the Gay Community"), 1983, Gelatin silver printDavid Wojnarowicz (Village Voice "Heartsick: Fear and Loving in the Gay Community")Phillips · $139,700≈ £106,763≈ €127,498Sign up to see
  3. Peter Hujar, Great Dane (Sphinx), 1981, Toned gelatin silver printGreat Dane (Sphinx)Phillips · $69,300≈ £52,957≈ €63,444Sign up to see

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  1. Peter Hujar, Penny Arcade, circa 1970, Two gelatin silver prints
    Penny Arcade, circa 1970
    Photograph
    Each approximately 11 5/8 x 11 5/8 in. (29.5 x 29.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 301
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $4,000–6,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Peter Hujar, Columbia Service Station, 1976, Gelatin silver print
    Columbia Service Station, 1976
    Photograph
    14 1/2 x 14 5/8 in. (36.8 x 37.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 42
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
  3. Peter Hujar, John McClellan with Diana, 1981, Gelatin silver print
    John McClellan with Diana, 1981
    Photograph
    37.2 x 37.5 cm (14 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.)
    Phillips · · Lot 59
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. £5,000–7,000View at Phillips ↗
  4. Peter Hujar, City Hall at Night, 1976, Gelatin silver print
    City Hall at Night, 1976
    Photograph
    14 5/8 x 14 5/8 in. (37.1 x 37.1 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 23
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $12,000–18,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Peter Hujar, Palermo Catacombs #8, skull in window, 1963, Vintage gelatin silver print
    Palermo Catacombs #8, skull in window, 1963
    Photograph
    35.5 x 28 cm
    Lempertz · · Lot 113
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. €10,000–12,000View at Lempertz ↗

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About Peter Hujar

Peter Hujar was an American photographer best known for his black-and-white portraits. Hujar's work received only marginal public recognition during his lifetime, but he has since been recognized as a major American photographer of the 1970s and 1980s.

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