Lot 48 · Photographs
On Being Aware of Nature, 1954-1974
Mario Giacomelli · gelatin silver print, printed 1974
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- Estimate
- £3,000–£5,000 hammer ≈ $5,823–$9,705
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Photographs, London · 15 May 2008
- Dimensions
- 15½ x 11½in. (39.4 x 29.2cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5454986
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Mario Giacomelli, On Being Aware of Nature, 1954-1974. Christie's, 15 May 2008, lot 48. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5454986.
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Mario Giacomelli, On Being Aware of Nature, 1954-1974. Christie's, 15 May 2008, lot 48. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5454986.
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