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New York (broken mirror) by Helen Levitt, circa 1942, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2016Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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New York (broken mirror)

Helen Levitt (American, 1913–2009) · circa 1942

$5,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £3,932≈ €4,460

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print, printed later”
Signed / inscribed
Signed in pencil on the verso
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
17 5/8 x 12 in. (44.8 x 30.5 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs Evening & Day (NY040216)
Date
October 5, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
54
Estimate
$4,000 – $6,000 (≈ £3,145 – £4,718) (≈ €3,568 – €5,352)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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