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Abstract by Frederick Sommer, 1949, Gelatin silver print, mounted, sold May 2024Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Abstract

Frederick Sommer (American, 1905–1999) · 1949

£1,143 price realized incl. premium

≈ $1,447≈ €1,331

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print, mounted”
Signed / inscribed
Signed and dated in pencil on the reverse of the mount
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
19.5 x 25 cm (7 5/8 x 9 7/8 in.)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs & Helmut Newton: Provocateur (UK040124)
Date
May 16, 2024
Location
London, United Kingdom
Lot
80
Estimate
£3,000 – £5,000 (≈ $3,797 – $6,329) (≈ €3,494 – €5,824)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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