Lot 179 · The Collection of Sir Elton John: The Day Sale
Charleston, South Carolina, 1955
Robert Frank · gelatin silver print, printed 1970s
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- Estimate
- $150,000–$250,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — The Collection of Sir Elton John: The Day Sale, New York · 23 February 2024
- Dimensions
- image: 9 7⁄8 x 14 ¼ in. (25.1 x 36.2 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3280322
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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- TB-2026-3280322 — https://thebasis.art/cite/TB-2026-3280322
Robert Frank, Charleston, South Carolina, 1955. Christie's, 23 Feb 2024, lot 179. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3280322.
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Robert Frank, Charleston, South Carolina, 1955. Christie's, 23 Feb 2024, lot 179. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3280322.
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From the same sale The Collection of Sir Elton John: The Day Sale · Feb 2024
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen Webster Citrine and Gold Ring | STEPHEN WEBSTER CITRINE AND GOLD RING | $4,000–$6,000 | |
| Second Half 20Th Century | A GILT-BRASS BACCHANTE-FORM DOOR-KNOCKER | $1,000–$2,000 | |
| By Maison Krieger, Paris, Late 19Th Century | A PAIR OF FRENCH PARCEL-GILT AND STAINED BEECH FAUTEUILS | $2,000–$3,000 | |
| Modern | AN ATELIER VERSACE CRIMSON AND GOLD UPHOLSTERED BANQUETTE | $2,000–$3,000 | |
| Bob Mackie, 1976 | A SEQUINED BLACK VELVET JACKET | $5,000–$10,000 | |
| Signed Piaget, Tanagra 'Piece Unique' Model, Ref. 17044 M 403 D, Case… | PIAGET. A UNIQUE AND ATTRACTIVE 18K GOLD, DIAMOND AND GEMSTONE-SET WRISTWATCH | $12,000–$18,000 |
Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Frank | U.S. 285, New Mexico | $201,600 | Phillips, Oct 2021 | |
| Robert Frank | 'Pablo Mary and Andrea in Texas' (U.S. 90, En Route to Del R | Sotheby's, Oct 2024 | ||
| Robert Frank | Parade, Hoboken, New Jersey | Phillips, Oct 2019 | ||
| Robert Frank | 'Hoboken' (Parade) | Sotheby's, Dec 2015 | ||
| Robert Frank | Parade – Hoboken, New Jersey | Phillips, Apr 2021 | ||
| Robert Frank | new orleans (trolley) | Sotheby's, Apr 2018 | ||
| Robert Frank | U. S. 90, En Route to Del Rio, Texas | Sotheby's, Oct 2010 | ||
| Robert Frank | New Orleans (Trolley) | Rago, Feb 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.