The End of Youth by Richard Learoyd, 2010, Unique camera obscura dye destruction print, flush-mounted, sold Oct 2023

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The End of Youth

Richard Learoyd (British, b. 1966) · 2010

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Medium: Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Unique camera obscura dye destruction print, flush-mounted”
Signed / inscribed: Signed in ink on the reverse of the mount
Category: Prints (general)
Dimensions: 48 1/4 x 48 1/4 in. (122.6 x 122.6 cm) Overall 61 x 60 1/2 in. (154.9 x 153.7 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Photographs (NY040323)
Date: October 11, 2023
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 178
Estimate: $25,000 – $35,000 (≈ £20,338 – £28,474) (≈ €23,576 – €33,006)
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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