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Classic Torso with Hands by Ruth Bernhard, 1952, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Apr 2016Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Classic Torso with Hands

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

$10,625 price realized incl. premium

≈ £7,445≈ €9,337

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print, printed later”
Signed / inscribed
Signed in pencil on the mount
Category
Design (named designers)
Dimensions
19 1/4 x 15 3/8 in. (48.9 x 39.1 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040116)
Date
April 4, 2016
Location
New York
Lot
201
Estimate
$6,000 – $8,000 (≈ £4,204 – £5,605) (≈ €5,272 – €7,030)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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