Reflections in Natural History, Moite Bay, Lake Rudolf by Peter Beard, 1965, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2014

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Reflections in Natural History, Moite Bay, Lake Rudolf

Peter Beard (American, 1938–2020) · 1965

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Medium: Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Gelatin silver print, printed later”
Signed / inscribed: Signed and annotated in ink in the margin
Category: Photographs
Dimensions: 21 1/4 x 14 1/2 in. (54 x 36.8 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Photographs (NY040314)
Date: October 1, 2014
Location: New York
Lot: 309
Estimate: $12,000 – $18,000 (≈ £7,410 – £11,115) (≈ €9,522 – €14,282)
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