Lot 139 · Fine Books and Manuscripts
An archive of photographs, extensive correspondence, annotated books, and autograph letters and drawings from Peter Beard sent to his college roommate Jerry Fenton, nickname "Tooner,"
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- Estimate
- $8,000–$12,000 hammer
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 11 December 2020
- Record ID
- TB-2026-693188
- Record
- first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 21 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Peter Beard, An archive of photographs, extensive correspondence, annotated books, and autograph letters and drawings from Peter Beard sent to his college roommate Jerry Fenton, nickname "Tooner,". Bonhams, 11 Dec 2020, lot 139. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-693188.
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Peter Beard, An archive of photographs, extensive correspondence, annotated books, and autograph letters and drawings from Peter Beard sent to his college roommate Jerry Fenton, nickname "Tooner,". Bonhams, 11 Dec 2020, lot 139. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-693188.
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From the same sale Fine Books and Manuscripts · Dec 2020
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| Peter Beard | Fayel Tall | Heritage Auctions, Oct 2021 | ||
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| Peter Beard | Diary 86 - 1986 | Artcurial, Apr 2024 | ||
| Peter Beard | Andy Warhol (For His Birthday Aug. 6th 72) | Rago, May 2021 | ||
| Peter Beard | Untitled ('Lake Rudolf') | Bonhams, Jul 2025 |
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