Lot 46 · Tales of the City: New York Prints and Photographs of the Early 20th Century
Man Near Manhole, Broadway, NYC, 1954
Louis Stettner · gelatin silver print, mounted on board, printed 1981
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- Estimate
- $1,500–$2,500 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Tales of the City: New York Prints and Photographs of the Early 20th Century, New York · 26 January 2012
- Dimensions
- image/sheet: 18 x 12 in. (45.7 x 30.4 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3341378
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Louis Stettner, Man Near Manhole, Broadway, NYC, 1954. Christie's, 26 Jan 2012, lot 46. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3341378.
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Louis Stettner, Man Near Manhole, Broadway, NYC, 1954. Christie's, 26 Jan 2012, lot 46. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3341378.
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From the same sale Tales of the City: New York Prints and Photographs of the Early 20th Century · Jan 2012
| Lot | Artist | Estimate | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Côte D'ivoire | CHAISE SENOUFO | €200–€300 | |
| Grand Plat En Verre Dans Le Style de Venise | GRAND PLAT EN VERRE DANS LE STYLE DE VENISE | €2,000–€3,000 | |
| Coupe Sur Pied En Verre Bleu Emaille Dans Le Style de Venise | COUPE SUR PIED EN VERRE BLEU EMAILLE DANS LE STYLE DE VENISE | €1,500–€2,000 | |
| The People Work - Morning, Noon, Evening, Night | BENTON M. SPRUANCE (1904-1967) | $20,000–$30,000 | |
| Exterior view of the Aquarium in Battery Park, NYC, 1939 | MARGARET BOURKE–WHITE (1904–1971) | $4,000–$6,000 | |
| Traces de Marque Imprimee Rf, Marque En or Merigot | VASE EN PORCELAINE DE SEVRES A MONTURE EN METAL DORE DE LA SECONDE MOITIE DU XIXEME SIECLE | €1,000–€1,500 |
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| Louis Stettner | Brooklyn Promenade | Bonhams, Jan 2023 | ||
| Louis Stettner | Promenade, Brooklyn | Bonhams, Jun 2018 |
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