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The Wall by Frederick Sommer, 1951, Gelatin silver print, probably printed in the 1970s, sold Oct 2018Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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The Wall

Frederick Sommer (American, 1905–1999) · 1951

$11,250 price realized incl. premium

≈ £8,664≈ €9,781

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Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Gelatin silver print, probably printed in the 1970s”
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
9 1/2 x 7 5/8 in. (24.1 x 19.4 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040218)
Date
October 4, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
151
Estimate
$6,000 – $8,000 (≈ £4,621 – £6,161) (≈ €5,216 – €6,955)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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