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Robert Frank

American · 1924–2019 · Photographer

Robert Frank was a Swiss American photographer and documentary filmmaker. His most notable work, the 1958 book titled The Americans, earned Frank comparisons to a modern-day de… (Wikipedia)

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173lots offered2013–2026years recorded61%sold (105)$27.7kSign up free to seemedian price

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  1. Robert Frank, Trolley – New Orleans, 1955, Gelatin silver print, printed laterTrolley – New OrleansPhillips · $403,200≈ £293,045≈ €339,594Sign up to see
  2. Robert Frank, Trolley, New Orleans, 1955-1956, Gelatin silver print, printed laterTrolley, New OrleansPhillips · $242,500≈ £159,950≈ €188,863Sign up to see
  3. Robert Frank, City Fathers, Hoboken, New Jersey, 1955-1956, Gelatin silver print, printed 1960s or beforeCity Fathers, Hoboken, New JerseyPhillips · $212,500≈ £167,099≈ €189,546Sign up to see

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  1. Robert Frank, Mabou, 2000, Offset
    Mabou, 2000
    Print (other)
    17 x 13cm
    Van Ham · · Lot 38
    €396≈ $411≈ £342Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €300–View at Van Ham ↗
  2. Robert Frank, Whitmore Lake, Michigan, circa 1955, Gelatin sliver print, printed circa 1955
    Whitmore Lake, Michigan, circa 1955
    Print (other)
    8 1/2 x 13 in. (21.6 x 33 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 287
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $8,000–12,000View at Phillips ↗
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