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Lot 134 · The Collection of Sir Elton John: The Day Sale

Tramps on the Quai des Orfevres, Pont-Neuf, Paris 1930-1932

Brassaï · gelatin silver print

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Estimate
$10,000–$15,000 hammer
Result
Performance
Sale
Christie's — The Collection of Sir Elton John: The Day Sale, New York · 23 February 2024
Dimensions
image/sheet: 9 x 11 ½ in. (22.8 x 29.2 cm.)
Record ID
TB-2026-3280278
Record
first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Brassaï, Tramps on the Quai des Orfevres, Pont-Neuf, Paris 1930-1932. Christie's, 23 Feb 2024, lot 134. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3280278.

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Brassaï, Tramps on the Quai des Orfevres, Pont-Neuf, Paris 1930-1932. Christie's, 23 Feb 2024, lot 134. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3280278.

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