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Erwin Blumenfeld (American, 1897–1969) · 1938

Unsold / did not meet reserve

Estimate $20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £15,450 – £23,175) (≈ €18,513 – €27,770)

Offered at Phillips and passed / bought in. Counted in the artist’s sell-through rate; no price, so not in price averages.

Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Unique toned gelatin silver print”
Signed / inscribed
Signed in ink on the recto
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
19 3/8 x 15 3/8 in. (49.2 x 39.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040125)
Date
April 2, 2025
Location
New York, United States
Lot
34
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £15,450 – £23,175) (≈ €18,513 – €27,770)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 25, 2026

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