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Minstrel Showbill by Walker Evans, 1936, Gelatin silver print, probably printed in the 1960s or early 1970s, sold Apr 2018© Phillips — view on Phillips website ↗

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Minstrel Showbill

Walker Evans (American, 1903–1975) · 1936

$5,000 price realized incl. premium

≈ £3,539≈ €4,064

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Medium
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As published: “Gelatin silver print, probably printed in the 1960s or early 1970s”
Signed / inscribed
Signed in pencil on the mount
Category
Photographs
Dimensions
7 1/2 x 9 in. (19.1 x 22.9 cm)
Auction house
Phillips
Sale
Photographs (NY040118)
Date
April 9, 2018
Location
New York
Lot
30
Estimate
$5,000 – $7,000 (≈ £3,539 – £4,955) (≈ €4,064 – €5,689)
Source
Auction house phillips.com ↗
Retrieved Sep 26, 2026

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