It is a New York tradition that Swann Galleries kicks off the photography auction season. Among the 113 lots you will find pieces ranging from early photographs to contemporary work by Cindy Sherman, Helmut Newton, Weegee, Horst P. Horst, Henry Cartier-Bresson along with a photograph of the Dancers series by Irving Penn and as well as works by Bernhard, Evans, Weston…
Enjoy a quick glimpse at our favorite choices.
This sale features a selection of photographs and photobooks that ranges from 19th century albums depicting exotic lands to classic views of New York City, to thought-provoking works by contemporary artists, and several desirable portfolios.
Highlights Include:
Two Cindy Sherman lots, including her Doctor and Nurse diptych, 1980, printed 1992.
Several works by Weegee: Human Cannonball, The Critic, 1943, printed 1959, and images of Marilyn Monroe.
W.Eugene Smith’s striking Pittsburgh: Dance of the Flaming Coke, 1955-56, printed 1970s.
Swann Galleries was founded in 1941 as an auction house specializing in Rare Books. Today Swann has separate departments devoted to Photographs, Posters and Prints & Drawings, in addition to Books, Maps & Atlases and Autographs.
Catalogue is available online.
Gilles Decamps
Fine Photographs & Photobooks
Date: February 28, 2012
Time: at 2:00 PM
Exhibition: Thurs., Feb. 23, 10-6
Fri., Feb. 24, 10-6
Sat., Feb. 25, 10-4
Mon., Feb. 27, 10-6
Tues., Feb. 28, 10-noon
