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Spanish Wake by W. Eugene Smith, 1951, Gelatin silver print, printed later, sold Oct 2013© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Spanish Wake

W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918–1978) · 1951

$6,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £3,694≈ €4,427

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Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Gelatin silver print, printed later”
Signed / inscribed
Signed in ink on the mount
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
8 3/4 x 13 1/8 in. (22.2 x 33.3 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040313)
Date
October 1, 2013
Location
New York
Lot
157
Estimate
$5,000 – $7,000 (≈ £3,078 – £4,310) (≈ €3,689 – €5,165)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 27, 2026

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