On April 3rd, Sotheby’s held a sale of Photographs which included images from the African diaspora. In this posting I am also taking note on the work of Latin American/latino photographers from the modern and contemporary era.
Lot #72
Margaret Bourke-White, Gold Miners, Johannesburg, South Africa
Sold $ 8,750; Estimate 10,000-15,000 USD
Manuel Alvarez Bravo
#94, Escalera Con Barandal: Sold $ 15,000; Estimate 15,000 – 25,000 USD
#95, La Buena Farma Durmiendo: Sold $ 15,000; Estimate 8,000 – 12,000 USD
#96, Los Agachados: Sold $ 8,125; Estimate 8,000 – 12,000 USD
Lot #132
Robert Frank, Belle Isle-Detroit
Estimate 20,000 – 30,000 USD
Lot #152
Annie Leibovitz, Evander Holyfield
Sold $ 3,750; Estimate 5,000 – 7,000 USD
Lot #168
Andres Serrano, Black Mary
Estimate 30,000 – 50,000 USD
The above reported sales are for hammer price with buyer’s premium.
African Diaspora Photography 