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Ruth Orkin

Ruth Orkin

American · 1921–1985 · Photographer

Ruth Orkin was an American photographer, photojournalist, and filmmaker, with ties to New York City and Hollywood. Known for her photograph An American Girl in Italy (1951),… (Wikipedia)

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  1. Ruth Orkin, American Girl in Italy, 1951, Vintage. SilbergelatineabzugAmerican Girl in ItalyGrisebach · €27,370≈ $40,338≈ £19,563Sign up to see
  2. Ruth Orkin, The Card Players, New York City, 1947, Five gelatin silver prints, each flush-mounted, likely printed in the 1950sThe Card Players, New York CityPhillips · $32,760≈ £24,090≈ €28,334Sign up to see
  3. Ruth Orkin, American Girl in Italy, Florence, 1951, Gelatin silver print, printed laterAmerican Girl in Italy, FlorencePhillips · $16,510≈ £12,754≈ €15,283Sign up to see

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  1. Ruth Orkin, Tired little boy after the circus, late 1940s, Gelatin silver print, flush-mounted, printed later
    Tired little boy after the circus, late 1940s
    Photograph
    17 5/8 x 11 3/4 in. (44.8 x 29.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 258
    $3,750≈ £2,309≈ €2,767Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  2. Ruth Orkin, American Girl in Italy, 1951, Vintage. Silbergelatineabzug
    American Girl in Italy, 1951
    Photograph
    20,5 × 30,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1287
    €11,900≈ $14,599≈ £9,945Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €7,000–9,000View at Grisebach ↗
  3. Ruth Orkin, American Girl in Italy, 1951, Vintage. Silbergelatineabzug
    American Girl in Italy, 1951
    Photograph
    20,5 × 30,4 cm
    Grisebach · · Lot 1277
    €27,370≈ $40,338≈ £19,563Price realizedSign up free to seeEst. €8,000–10,000View at Grisebach ↗
  4. Ruth Orkin, Young Married Couple, NYC (8th avenue and 14th street), 1949, Gelatin silver print
    Young Married Couple, NYC (8th avenue and 14th street), 1949
    Photograph
    7 1/4 x 8 1/4 in. (18.4 x 21 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 313
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $3,000–5,000View at Phillips ↗
  5. Ruth Orkin, Selected Images of Ice Skaters, 1948, Four gelatin silver prints
    Selected Images of Ice Skaters, 1948
    Photograph
    Each approximately 7 x 9 in. (17.8 x 22.9 cm) or the reverse
    Phillips · · Lot 209
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $6,000–8,000View at Phillips ↗
  6. Ruth Orkin, Watching Princess Margaret pass during Armistice Day ceremonies, London, November, 1951, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    Watching Princess Margaret pass during Armistice Day ceremonies, London, November, 1951
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 13 3/4 in. (23.8 x 34.9 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 100
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  7. Ruth Orkin, American Girl in Italy, Florence, Italy, 1951, Mural-sized gelatin silver print, printed prior to 1985
    American Girl in Italy, Florence, Italy, 1951
    Photograph · ed. 23/25
    32 x 47 1/2 in. (81.3 x 120.7 cm) Overall 46 x 62 in. (116.8 x 157.5 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 101
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $20,000–30,000View at Phillips ↗
  8. Ruth Orkin, Fire Hydrant (mother and child), 1940s, Gelatin silver print
    Fire Hydrant (mother and child), 1940s
    Photograph
    9 3/8 x 6 1/8 in. (23.8 x 15.6 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 99
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $2,000–3,000View at Phillips ↗
  9. Ruth Orkin, American Girl in Italy, Florence, 1951, Gelatin silver print, probably printed 1960s
    American Girl in Italy, Florence, 1951
    Photograph
    11 x 16 1/4 in. (27.9 x 41.3 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 77
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $25,000–35,000View at Phillips ↗
  10. Ruth Orkin, American Girl in Italy, 1951, Gelatin silver print, printed later
    American Girl in Italy, 1951
    Photograph
    12 7/8 x 19 5/8 in. (32.7 x 49.8 cm)
    Phillips · · Lot 50
    Unsold / did not meet reserveEst. $10,000–15,000View at Phillips ↗
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About Ruth Orkin

Ruth Orkin was an American photographer, photojournalist, and filmmaker, with ties to New York City and Hollywood. Known for her photograph An American Girl in Italy (1951), she photographed many celebrities and personalities including Lauren Bacall, Doris Day, Ava Gardner, Tennessee Williams, Marlon Brando, and Alfred Hitchcock.

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