Lot 43 · Photographs
A couple at a dance, N.Y.C., 1960
Diane Arbus · gelatin silver print, printed later by Neil Selkirk
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- Estimate
- $6,000–$8,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Photographs, New York · 5 April 2022
- Dimensions
- image: 8 5/8 x 5 5/8 in. (21.9 x 14.2 cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-3475847
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Diane Arbus, A couple at a dance, N.Y.C., 1960. Christie's, 5 Apr 2022, lot 43. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3475847.
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Diane Arbus, A couple at a dance, N.Y.C., 1960. Christie's, 5 Apr 2022, lot 43. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-3475847.
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| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diane Arbus | Untitled (1) | $20,160 | Phillips, Oct 2021 | |
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