Photobooks and Photographs Auction

Swann Galleries in NYC I frequently post about, and they are having yet more amazing Auctions this week, including an auction of Important Photobooks and Photographs on December 13th. Some breathtaking, absorbing, thought-provoking and simply sublime photographs and volumes for sale with works by Man Ray, Berenice Abbott, William Eggleston and more.

Check out the online catalogue or 3D catalogue by following the links on the SWANN Galleries website.

Here are just a sample of images that took my eye:

Left:From an Exquisite Japanese album, with a total of 50 beautiful hand-colored photographs, depicting occupational scenes, including geishas, tradespeople, warriors, and children. Hand-colored albumen prints. Only $1200-$1800!

BLACKMON, JULIE (1966- ) "Nail Polish." Pigment ink print 2005

CURTIS, EDWARD S. (1868-1952) The Potter 1906, Platinum Print

FORSS, GEORGE (1941- ) "Queen Elizabeth II and Twin Towers." Silver Print 1977

METZNER, SHEILA. "New York" - Poems by Walt Whitman limited edition book

BLACKMON, JULIE (1966- ) "Camptown Races" Pigment Ink 2005

STERN, BERT (1929- ) Marilyn Monroe

LINCOLN, EDWIN HALE. "wildflowers of New England", set of 8 volumes, 400 photographic plates

FONTANA, FRANCO (1933- ) "Los Angeles." Dye-transfer print, 1979

PORTER, ELIOT (1901-1990)"Hidden Passage, Glen Canyon, Utah." Dye Transfer Print 1980

PORTER, ELIOT (1901-1990) Group of 3 elegant nature studies from "China." 1980