Symbiosis — Ruth Bernhard (American, 1905-2006)

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Sale: Heritage Auctions — 2021 June 9 Depth of Field: Fine Photographs · 9 June 2021
Dimensions: 14-1/2 x 8-3/4 inches (36.8 x 22.2 cm)
Record ID: TB-2026-13560740
Record: first seen 6 Aug 2026 · updated 7 Aug 2026 · source ↗
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Ruth Bernhard, Symbiosis. Heritage Auctions, 9 Jun 2021, lot 39018. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-13560740.

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