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New York (two children dancing) by Helen Levitt, circa 1940, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2023Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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New York (two children dancing)

Helen Levitt (American, 1913–2009) · circa 1940

$5,715 price realized incl. premium

≈ £4,649≈ €5,389

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print, printed later”
Signed / inscribed
Signed
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
11 3/4 x 8 in. (29.8 x 20.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040323)
Date
October 11, 2023
Location
New York, United States
Lot
52
Estimate
$5,000 – $7,000 (≈ £4,068 – £5,695) (≈ €4,715 – €6,601)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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