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Livia by Frederick Sommer, 1948, Gelatin silver print, printed 1978, sold Apr 2017Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Livia

Frederick Sommer (American, 1905–1999) · 1948

$37,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £30,147≈ €35,208

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print, printed 1978”
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
7 1/2 x 9 1/4 in. (19.1 x 23.5 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040117)
Date
April 4, 2017
Location
New York
Lot
303
Estimate
$30,000 – $50,000 (≈ £24,118 – £40,196) (≈ €28,166 – €46,944)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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