Lot 2 · Photographs
Wrestler, Korongo Nuba of Kordofan, South Sudan, 1949
George Rodger · Rodger/Magnum credit in ink and Rodger/Magnum/Köln Photokina credit stamps (verso)
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- Estimate
- £700–£900 hammer ≈ $1,116–$1,435
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Photographs, London (South Kensington) · 15 October 2013
- Dimensions
- image/sheet: 10 x 8in. (25.4 x 20.3cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4367404
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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George Rodger, Wrestler, Korongo Nuba of Kordofan, South Sudan, 1949. Christie's, 15 Oct 2013, lot 2. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4367404.
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George Rodger, Wrestler, Korongo Nuba of Kordofan, South Sudan, 1949. Christie's, 15 Oct 2013, lot 2. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4367404.
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Comparable results nearest sold works, same medium & price band
| Artist | Lot | vs. estimate | Result USD, incl. premium | Sale |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Rodger | Korongo Nuba Wrestlers, Kordofan, South Sudan – 1949 | $4,342 | Artcurial, Jun 2015 | |
| George Rodger | Images of Africa, 1940s | Christie's, Oct 2013 | ||
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| Bill Brandt | Campden Hill, London | Phillips, Nov 2022 | ||
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