Lot 219 · Edition Gerd Hatje: Contemporary Photographs, Prints & Multiples
The Pencil of Nature
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- Estimate
- $1,200–$1,800 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Edition Gerd Hatje: Contemporary Photographs, Prints & Multiples, London · 15 February 2005
- Record ID
- TB-2026-5844920
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Henry Fox Talbot, The Pencil of Nature. Christie's, 15 Feb 2005, lot 219. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5844920.
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William Henry Fox Talbot, The Pencil of Nature. Christie's, 15 Feb 2005, lot 219. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-5844920.
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From the same sale Edition Gerd Hatje: Contemporary Photographs, Prints & Multiples · Feb 2005
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballet | ALEXEI BRODOVITCH | $500–$700 | |
| Diane Arbus ; and Lisette Model | DIANE ARBUS; and LISETTE MODEL | — | upcoming |
| Breve Orrizonte, 1956 | AUGUSTO CANTAMESSA | $2,000–$3,000 | |
| Robert Mapplethorpe, 1983 and 1979 | GEORGE DOREAU | $1,500–$2,000 | |
| Headless Monster with Young, 1948 | JOHN CLARENCE LAUGHLIN | $1,000–$1,500 | |
| Maid of Dreams, 1904 | EDWAR S. CURTIS | $3,000–$5,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Fox Talbot | Scene in a Wood | $1,250 | Heritage Auctions, Jun 2018 | |
| William Henry Fox Talbot | The Pencil of Nature , New York: Hans P. Kraus, Jr. Inc., 19 | Christie's, May 2001 | ||
| Man Ray | "Cadeau", Anni '70 | Daliano Ribani Auctions, Dec 2023 | ||
| William Henry Fox Talbot | Portrait of a Man Wearing a Checked Waistcoat | Heritage Auctions, Oct 2024 | ||
| Man Ray | Julie | Bonhams, Mar 2026 | ||
| Man Ray | Monocopter; Kiki | Bonhams, Jun 2025 | ||
| William Henry Fox Talbot | The Art Union Monthly Journal , Vols. VII-X, 1845-48 | Christie's, May 1999 | ||
| Henri Cartier-bresson | Electa Editrice Portfolio (complete with 12 works) | Heritage Auctions, Apr 2026 |
The closest sold results by price, artist, and medium — the appraiser's comp set, generated from the corpus. All figures converted to USD at current reference rates.