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Lot 263 · Photographs

Modest Child #1, 1990

Sally Mann · gelatin silver print

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Estimate
$10,000–$15,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — Photographs, New York · 10 December 2015
Dimensions
in. (24.4 x 19.4 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-3085115
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Sally Mann, Modest Child #1, 1990. Christie's, 10 Dec 2015, lot 263. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3085115.

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From the same sale Photographs · Dec 2015

LotArtistEstimateResult
A Gold and Diamond Minaudière, by Van Cleef & Arpels A GOLD AND DIAMOND MINAUDIÈRE, BY VAN CLEEF & ARPELS $12,000–$18,000
A Pair of Diamond and Gold Ear Pendants A PAIR OF DIAMOND AND GOLD EAR PENDANTS $60,000–$80,000
A Diamond Brooch, by Boucheron A DIAMOND BROOCH, BY BOUCHERON $25,000–$35,000
An Enamel and Diamond Bangle Bracelet, by Jean Schlumberger, Tiffany & Co. AN ENAMEL AND DIAMOND BANGLE BRACELET, BY JEAN SCHLUMBERGER, TIFFANY & CO. $15,000–$20,000
A Set of 'C de Cartier' Diamond and Gold Jewelry, by Cartier A SET OF 'C DE CARTIER' DIAMOND AND GOLD JEWELRY, BY CARTIER $15,000–$20,000
A Belle Époque Colored Diamond and Diamond Ring, by J.e. Caldwell A BELLE ÉPOQUE COLORED DIAMOND AND DIAMOND RING, BY J.E. CALDWELL $400,000–$600,000

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