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Paris (Balloons) by Robert Frank, 1949-1950, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2026Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Paris (Balloons)

Robert Frank (American, 1924–2019) · 1949-1950

$20,640 price realized incl. premium

≈ £15,630≈ €18,452

Hammer $16,000 · with buyer’s premium $20,640

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Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Signed / inscribed
Signed in pencil
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
8 1/8 x 11 1/2 in. (20.6 x 29.2 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040326)
Date
October 8, 2026
Location
New York, United States
Lot
186
Estimate
$20,000 – $30,000 (≈ £15,146 – £22,719) (≈ €17,879 – €26,819)
Source
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Retrieved Oct 13, 2026

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