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Clarence John Laughlin, A Vision of Dead Desire, 1954, Gelatin silver print, printed 1979© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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A Vision of Dead Desire

Clarence John Laughlin (American, 1905–1985) · 1954

$3,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £2,695≈ €3,043

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print, printed 1979”
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
13 1/2 x 9 1/2 in. (34.3 x 24.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040218)
Date
October 4, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
146
Estimate
$3,000 – $5,000 (≈ £2,310 – £3,851) (≈ €2,608 – €4,347)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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