AVEDON AUCTION
An auction of the legendary lensman’s work, to benefit his foundation, comes on the heels of the arrest of its accountant, Ken Starr. Claire Howorth on Avedon’s intriguing fiscal life after death. Plus, see photos for sale, including a Marilyn Monroe worth $100,000-$150,000.
Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
Paris; January 27, 1959; Estimate: $60,000-$90,000
Richard Avedon
Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
New York; May 6, 1957; Estimate: $100,000-$150,000
Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
Evening dress by Dior, Cirque d’Hiver; Paris; August, 1955; Estimate: $500,000-$700,000
Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
New York; September 19, 1952; Estimate: $12,000-$18,000
Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
Dress by Dior; Place de la Concorde, Paris; August 1956; Estimate: $30,000-$50,000
Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
Printed 1959; Estimate: $30,000-$50,000
Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
Dress by Bill Blass; New York; January 196; Estimate: $20,000-$30,000
Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
C. 1963; Estimate: $8,000-$12,000
Photograph by Richard Avedon © The Richard Avedon Foundation
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