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Tomoko in Bath, Minamata, Japan by W. Eugene Smith, 1972, Gelatin silver print, sold Oct 2024Photo © Phillips — view this lot on Phillips ↗

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Tomoko in Bath, Minamata, Japan

W. Eugene Smith (American, 1918–1978) · 1972

$12,700 price realized incl. premium

≈ £9,706≈ €11,591

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Medium
Photograph · Photography all photograph results →
As published: “Gelatin silver print”
Signed / inscribed
Signed on the recto with a stylus
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
7 7/8 x 12 7/8 in. (20 x 32.7 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040224)
Date
October 9, 2024
Location
New York, United States
Lot
228
Estimate
$10,000 – $15,000 (≈ £7,642 – £11,464) (≈ €9,127 – €13,690)
Source
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Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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