Churchill by Karsh
Toronto. Top prices went to photographs by Margaret Bourke-White (lot 38) and Yousuf Karsh (lot 196). You can see all lots and their results here on the Swann Auction web site.
Julia Margaret Cameron’s portrait of Kate Keown, taken in 1866 sold for $106,250 (USD) while 15 photographs by Karsh sold for $86,500 (USD). Both lots sold above their estimated top value. These were the top two lots ranked by price attained.
If you missed this auction, Swann plans their next photo auction on Valentine’s day next year.
