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Classic Torso by Ruth Bernhard, 1952, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2014Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Classic Torso

Ruth Bernhard (German/America, 1905–2006) · 1952

$4,375 price realized incl. premium

≈ £2,701≈ €3,471

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Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Gelatin silver print, printed later”
Signed / inscribed
Signed in pencil on the mount
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
13 1/8 x 10 1/8 in. (33.3 x 25.7 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040314)
Date
October 1, 2014
Location
New York
Lot
138
Estimate
$4,000 – $6,000 (≈ £2,470 – £3,705) (≈ €3,174 – €4,761)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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