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Young Explorer by Frederick Sommer, 1951, Gelatin silver print, sold Apr 2019Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Young Explorer

Frederick Sommer (American, 1905–1999) · 1951

$12,500 price realized incl. premium

≈ £9,517≈ €11,142

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Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Signed / inscribed
Signed in pencil on the reverse of the mount
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
8 3/8 x 4 1/8 in. (21.3 x 10.5 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040119)
Date
April 4, 2019
Location
New York
Lot
137
Estimate
$15,000 – $25,000 (≈ £11,421 – £19,035) (≈ €13,370 – €22,284)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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