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Peter Beard, Untitled, 1972-1984, Unique work, comprising gelatin silver and chromogenic prints and ink, executed later

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Peter Beard (American, 1938–2020) · 1972-1984

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Medium: Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Unique work, comprising gelatin silver and chromogenic prints and ink, executed later”
Signed / inscribed: Signed
Category: Photographs
Dimensions: 31.5 x 80.5 cm (12 3/8 x 31 3/4 in.)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Photographs (UK040119)
Date: May 16, 2019
Location: London
Lot: 131
Estimate: £10,000 – £15,000 (≈ $12,809 – $19,214) (≈ €11,434 – €17,150)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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