Lot 39141 · 2023 August 9 Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction
Untitled (Airplane Cafe)
George R. Watson · Gelatin silver print, printed circa 1950
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- Performance
- Sale
- Heritage Auctions — 2023 August 9 Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction · 9 August 2023
- Dimensions
- 15-3/8 x 19-1/8 inches (39.1 x 48.6 cm) (image/sheet)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13506757
- Record
- first seen 6 Aug 2026 · updated 7 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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George R. Watson, Untitled (Airplane Cafe). Heritage Auctions, 9 Aug 2023, lot 39141. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13506757.
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George R. Watson, Untitled (Airplane Cafe). Heritage Auctions, 9 Aug 2023, lot 39141. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13506757.
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From the same sale 2023 August 9 Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction · Aug 2023
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| George R. Watson | Untitled (The Tamale) | $312 | Heritage Auctions, Sep 2023 | |
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