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Robert Frank: The Americans
The Ruth and Jake Bloom Collection

Results: On 17 December, Sotheby’s offered at auction an outstanding collection of images from Robert Frank’s The Americans, one of the most influential books of photography ever published.  Collectors Ruth and Jake Bloom assembled this extraordinary group of iconic photographs over more than two decades, collecting 77 of the 83 pictures reproduced in the 1959 book. This seminal series of images, so compelling on the printed page, gains a new resonance when seen as photographic prints. Robert Frank: The Americans, The Ruth and Jake Bloom Collection achieved a robust total of $3,739,375. Leading the auction was 'Hoboken' (Parade), an image taken at the city's centennial in March 1955, which sold well above its estimate for $237,500 (estimate $120/180,000, above). The strong results illustrate the market's enduring enthusiasm for Robert Frank's pivotal works.

The sellers of all lots in the sale have been guaranteed a minimum price from the auction. Please refer to the Conditions of Sale for more information concerning the Guarantee.

Each photograph within this catalogue is a gelatin silver print and is not offered as one of a limited edition.

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