Lot 39094 · 2023 December 13 Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction
Ethel Merman
Philippe Halsman · Gelatin silver print
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- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Heritage Auctions — 2023 December 13 Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction · 13 December 2023
- Dimensions
- 13-1/2 x 10-7/8 inches (34.3 x 27.6 cm) (image)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-13497416
- Record
- first seen 6 Aug 2026 · updated 7 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Philippe Halsman, Ethel Merman. Heritage Auctions, 13 Dec 2023, lot 39094. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13497416.
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Philippe Halsman, Ethel Merman. Heritage Auctions, 13 Dec 2023, lot 39094. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13497416.
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From the same sale 2023 December 13 Depth of Field: Photographs Showcase Auction · Dec 2023
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippe Halsman | Marilyn Monroe with Weights | $5,375 | Heritage Auctions, Jun 2026 | |
| Philippe Halsman | Dali, Cyclops, 1953 | Chiswick Auctions, May 2026 | ||
| Philippe Halsman | Grace Kelly | Bonhams, Apr 2026 | ||
| Philippe Halsman | Salvador Dali Set for "Sentimental Colloquy", Ballet Interna | Heritage Auctions, Apr 2026 | ||
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| Philippe Halsman | Woody Allen | Freeman's | Hindman, Nov 2025 | ||
| Philippe Halsman | Vivien Leigh , 1946 | Freeman's | Hindman, Nov 2025 | ||
| Philippe Halsman | Marilyn Monroe | Freeman's | Hindman, Nov 2025 |
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