Lot 126 · Photographs
Atom Bomb Sky, New York, 1955
William Klein · gelatin silver print, printed later
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- Estimate
- $7,000–$9,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Christie's — Photographs, New York · 5 April 2013
- Dimensions
- image: 12 1/8 x 17 7/8in. (30.7 x 45.3cm.)
- Record ID
- TB-2026-4438218
- Record
- first seen 28 Jul 2026 · updated 28 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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William Klein, Atom Bomb Sky, New York, 1955. Christie's, 5 Apr 2013, lot 126. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4438218.
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William Klein, Atom Bomb Sky, New York, 1955. Christie's, 5 Apr 2013, lot 126. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-4438218.
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| Dutch Details | Edward Ruscha | $8,000–$12,000 | |
| Chicago, 1958 | Harry Callahan | $10,000–$15,000 | |
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Klein | Dolores wants a taxi, New York (Vogue) | $19,576 | Phillips, May 2021 | |
| William Klein | Chrysler + Map, New York | Phillips, Nov 2024 | ||
| William Klein | New York 54/55 | Phillips, Apr 2024 | ||
| William Klein | Smoke + Veil, Paris (Vogue) | Phillips, Nov 2024 | ||
| William Klein | Maquillage Backstage, Paris | Phillips, May 2023 | ||
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