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Philip Jones Griffiths, Since ancient times, the shield has presented a challenge…, 1973, Gelatin silver print, printed 2001© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Since ancient times, the shield has presented a challenge…

Philip Jones Griffiths (British, 1936–2008) · 1973

£3,750 price realized incl. premium

≈ $4,776≈ €4,106

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print, printed 2001”
Signed / inscribed
Signed in pencil on the verso
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
33.8 x 49.8 cm (13 1/4 x 19 5/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (UK040120)
Date
September 25, 2020
Location
London
Lot
26
Estimate
£3,000 – £5,000 (≈ $3,821 – $6,369) (≈ €3,284 – €5,474)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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