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An American Century: The Collection of Dr. James & Debra Pearl & Fine Photographs
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Live bidding began: Feb 15, 2024 at 12 PM EST
New York, NY | 238 Lots
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238 lots
ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984) Monolith, the Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park.
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ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984) Monolith, the Face of Half Dome, Yosemite National Park.
Est.
$25,000 - $35,000
Sold
$28,000
ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984) Unicorn Peak, Yosemite.
2
ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984) Unicorn Peak, Yosemite.
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$3,000
ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984) Manly Beacon from Zabriskie Point, Storm, Death Valley National Monument, California.
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ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984) Manly Beacon from Zabriskie Point, Storm, Death Valley National Monument, California.
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold
$8,500
ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984) Rain Chain.
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ANSEL ADAMS (1902-1984) Rain Chain.
Est.
$6,000 - $9,000
Sold
$6,000
CARLETON E. WATKINS (1829-1916) The Domes from Yosemite Valley.
5
CARLETON E. WATKINS (1829-1916) The Domes from Yosemite Valley.
Est.
$10,000 - $15,000
Passed
WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON (1843-1942) Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from the foot of the Lower Falls, showing the Red Pinnacle.
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WILLIAM HENRY JACKSON (1843-1942) Grand Canyon of the Yellowstone from the foot of the Lower Falls, showing the Red Pinnacle.
Est.
$5,000 - $7,500
Sold
$3,800
EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE (1830-1904) Pi-Wi-Ack, Valley of the Yosemite, Shower of Stars, Vernal Fall, 400 feet tall.
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EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE (1830-1904) Pi-Wi-Ack, Valley of the Yosemite, Shower of Stars, Vernal Fall, 400 feet tall.
Est.
$7,000 - $10,000
Sold
$5,400
EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE (1830-1904) Temple Peak, Yosemite.
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EADWEARD MUYBRIDGE (1830-1904) Temple Peak, Yosemite.
Est.
$7,000 - $10,000
Sold
$8,000
ARNOLD GENTHE (1869-1942) Modern Torso.
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ARNOLD GENTHE (1869-1942) Modern Torso.
Est.
$5,000 - $7,500
Passed
EDWARD WESTON (1886-1958)/COLE WESTON (1919-2003) Nude (Charis, Santa Monica).
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EDWARD WESTON (1886-1958)/COLE WESTON (1919-2003) Nude (Charis, Santa Monica).
Est.
$6,000 - $9,000
Sold
$11,000
EDWARD WESTON (1886-1958) Civilian Defense.
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EDWARD WESTON (1886-1958) Civilian Defense.
Est.
$8,000 - $12,000
Sold
$16,000
EDWARD WESTON (1886-1958) Franky (a.k.a. FDR Weston).
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EDWARD WESTON (1886-1958) Franky (a.k.a. FDR Weston).
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Sold
$5,000
EDWARD WESTON (1886-1958) Kelp.
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EDWARD WESTON (1886-1958) Kelp.
Est.
$8,000 - $12,000
Sold
$6,500
DOROTHEA LANGE (1895-1965) Hoeing, near Yazoo City, Mississippi.
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DOROTHEA LANGE (1895-1965) Hoeing, near Yazoo City, Mississippi.
Est.
$12,000 - $18,000
Sold
$22,000
DOROTHEA LANGE (1895-1965) J.R. Butler, Head of the Southern Tenant Farmers' Union, Tennessee.
15
DOROTHEA LANGE (1895-1965) J.R. Butler, Head of the Southern Tenant Farmers' Union, Tennessee.
Est.
$10,000 - $15,000
Sold
$15,000
RICHARD AVEDON (1923-2004) Portrait of the artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
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RICHARD AVEDON (1923-2004) Portrait of the artist Georgia O'Keeffe.
Est.
$30,000 - $50,000
Passed
WEEGEE [ARTHUR FELLIG] (1899-1968) Portrait of Alfred Stieglitz at An American Place, age 81.
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WEEGEE [ARTHUR FELLIG] (1899-1968) Portrait of Alfred Stieglitz at An American Place, age 81.
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$1,500
PAUL STRAND (1890-1976) The White Horse, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.
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PAUL STRAND (1890-1976) The White Horse, Ranchos de Taos, New Mexico.
Est.
$10,000 - $15,000
Sold
$12,000
PAUL STRAND (1890-1976) Pointe au Plage - Gaspé.
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PAUL STRAND (1890-1976) Pointe au Plage - Gaspé.
Est.
$7,000 - $10,000
Sold
$6,000
IRVING PENN (1917-2009) Breton Onion Seller, London, from the Small Trades series.
20
IRVING PENN (1917-2009) Breton Onion Seller, London, from the Small Trades series.
Est.
$20,000 - $30,000
Sold
$28,000
IRVING PENN (1917-2009) Lorry Washers, London, from the Small Trades series.
21
IRVING PENN (1917-2009) Lorry Washers, London, from the Small Trades series.
Est.
$20,000 - $30,000
Sold
$15,000
IRVING PENN (1917-2009) Deep Sea Diver, New York, from the Small Trades series.
22
IRVING PENN (1917-2009) Deep Sea Diver, New York, from the Small Trades series.
Est.
$20,000 - $30,000
Passed
IRVING PENN (1917-2009) Dusek Brothers, New York.
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IRVING PENN (1917-2009) Dusek Brothers, New York.
Est.
$10,000 - $15,000
Passed
IRVING PENN (1917-2009) Cuzco Children, Peru.
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IRVING PENN (1917-2009) Cuzco Children, Peru.
Est.
$15,000 - $25,000
Sold
$22,000
SEBASTIÃO SALGADO (1944- ) Chinstrap Penguins on Zavodovski Island, South Sandwich Islands.
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SEBASTIÃO SALGADO (1944- ) Chinstrap Penguins on Zavodovski Island, South Sandwich Islands.
Est.
$10,000 - $15,000
Sold
$15,000
WILLIAM HENRY FOX TALBOT (1800-1877) Sir Walter Scott's Tomb, in Dryburgh Abbey.
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WILLIAM HENRY FOX TALBOT (1800-1877) Sir Walter Scott's Tomb, in Dryburgh Abbey.
Est.
$5,000 - $7,500
Sold
$4,200
DAVID OCTAVIUS HILL (1802-1870) & ROBERT ADAMSON (1821-1848) John Henning (1771-1851) and Alexander Handyside Ritchie (1804-1870)
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DAVID OCTAVIUS HILL (1802-1870) & ROBERT ADAMSON (1821-1848) John Henning (1771-1851) and Alexander Handyside Ritchie (1804-1870)
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Passed
JOHN BEASLEY GREENE (1832-1856) Desert study, from Le Nil: Monuments, Paysages, Explorations Photographiques.
28
JOHN BEASLEY GREENE (1832-1856) Desert study, from Le Nil: Monuments, Paysages, Explorations Photographiques.
Est.
$5,000 - $7,500
Passed
JOHN BEASLEY GREENE (1832-1856) Étude de terrains près de Gebel Abousir (2e cataracte), from Le Nil: Monuments, Paysages, Explorations
29
JOHN BEASLEY GREENE (1832-1856) Étude de terrains près de Gebel Abousir (2e cataracte), from Le Nil: Monuments, Paysages, Explorations
Est.
$5,000 - $7,500
Passed
ROGER FENTON (1819-1869) General view of Balaklava, the hospital on the right * Officers on the look out at Cathcarts Hill.
30
ROGER FENTON (1819-1869) General view of Balaklava, the hospital on the right * Officers on the look out at Cathcarts Hill.
Est.
$4,000 - $6,000
Passed
ÉDOUARD BALDUS (1813-1889) Théâtre Romain à Arles.
31
ÉDOUARD BALDUS (1813-1889) Théâtre Romain à Arles.
Est.
$3,000 - $4,500
Passed
ÉDOUARD BALDUS (1813-1889) Arles, Amphithéâtre.
32
ÉDOUARD BALDUS (1813-1889) Arles, Amphithéâtre.
Est.
$3,000 - $4,500
Sold
$2,200
ÉDOUARD BALDUS (1813-1889) Sortie du Souterrain, Vienne.
33
ÉDOUARD BALDUS (1813-1889) Sortie du Souterrain, Vienne.
Est.
$3,000 - $4,500
Passed
WILLIAM E. DASSONVILLE (1879-1957) Ship Deck II.
34
WILLIAM E. DASSONVILLE (1879-1957) Ship Deck II.
Est.
$10,000 - $15,000
Sold
$7,500
GORDON COSTER (1906-1988) Grand Central Station.
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GORDON COSTER (1906-1988) Grand Central Station.
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$3,200
GORDON COSTER (1906-1988) Steel and Steam.
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GORDON COSTER (1906-1988) Steel and Steam.
Est.
$2,000 - $3,000
Sold
$1,500
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