Portrait of a Young Girl, Eaton Place, 1939, and Soho Bedroom, 1932
34.29 cms x 29.2 cms (13.5 ins x 11.5 ins)
Each signed on the mount lower right; each printed in 1955
made in 1955
Lot offered for sale by Cowley Abbott, Toronto at the auction event "In the Eye of the Beholder: Photographs from the Collection of Robert Noakes (Online Auction)" held on Tue, Mar 25, 2025.
Lot 47742
Lot 47742
Estimate: CAD $5,000 - $7,000
Realised: CAD $4,800
Realised: CAD $4,800
Lot description - from the online catalogue*
Provenance:
Sotheby’s, auction, New York, 8 October 1997, lot 335
Estate of Robert Noakes
Notes:
Bill Brandt was a British photographer and photojournalist widely regarded as one of the most important British photographers of the twentieth century. Born in Germany, Brandt moved to England after World War I, where he became known for his striking images of British society, featured in magazines like Lilliput and Picture Post. His later work explored distorted nudes, portraits of prominent artists, and evocative landscapes, often characterized by dramatic contrasts and unique perspectives.
Sotheby’s, auction, New York, 8 October 1997, lot 335
Estate of Robert Noakes
Notes:
Bill Brandt was a British photographer and photojournalist widely regarded as one of the most important British photographers of the twentieth century. Born in Germany, Brandt moved to England after World War I, where he became known for his striking images of British society, featured in magazines like Lilliput and Picture Post. His later work explored distorted nudes, portraits of prominent artists, and evocative landscapes, often characterized by dramatic contrasts and unique perspectives.
Most realised prices include the Buyer's Premium of 18-25%, but not the HST/GST Tax.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Cowley Abbott auction house for permission to use.
(*) Text and/or Image might be subject matter of Copyright. Check with Cowley Abbott auction house for permission to use.