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Mabou, Electric Dog by Robert Frank, 1977, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2021

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Mabou, Electric Dog

Robert Frank (American, 1924–2019) · 1977

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Medium: Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Signed / inscribed: Signed
Category: Photographs
Dimensions: 8 7/8 x 13 1/8 in. (22.5 x 33.3 cm)
Auction house: Phillips
Sale: Photographs (NY040221)
Date: October 7, 2021
Location: New York, United States
Lot: 178
Estimate: $8,000 – $12,000 (≈ £5,883 – £8,824) (≈ €6,919 – €10,379)
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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