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Fête Foraine, Paris by Robert Frank, 1950, Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1970, sold Oct 2014

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Fête Foraine, Paris

Robert Frank (American, 1924–2019) · 1950

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As published: “Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1970”
Signed / inscribed: Signed
Category: Photographs
Dimensions: 9 x 12 7/8 in. (22.9 x 32.7 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Photographs (NY040314)
Date: October 1, 2014
Location: New York
Lot: 169
Estimate: $15,000 – $20,000 (≈ £9,262 – £12,349) (≈ €11,902 – €15,869)
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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